Southwest Community Health Center’s Open House Brings Community Together
An Evening of Connection, Celebration, and a Shared Vision for Health Equity
On the evening of May 14, Southwest Community Health Center welcomed the Bridgeport community to its flagship location for an Open House event that celebrated the power of partnerships and the center’s nearly five decades of service.
Southwest Community Health Center’s Mollie Melbourne to Attend 2025 State of the Union Address
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Overdose Awareness Event
Overdose prevention is a crucial part of the work that Southwest Community Health Center does for its community. In the honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, Southwest held an event to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. SWCHC provided free HIV testing, NARCAN training, MAT education, free giveaways and refreshments.
Celebrating National Health Center Week
Community Health Centers play an essential role in the well-being of our population by offering affordable, high-quality medical services to under-served communities. Each year, we take a week to acknowledge their invaluable contributions during National Health Center Week!
Southwest Community Health Center partners with Wakeman Boys and Girls Club
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National Health Center Week 2024
Community Health Centers play a crucial role in the overall health of our population. They have always been designed to provide cost effective, quality medical care to the under-served. They often do so with budget and staffing constraints. One week every year, we recognize their mighty contributions to society—National Health Center Week.
Family Medicine at our New Windward Facility!
In the midst of a $27 million redevelopment project in Bridgeport’s South End, Southwest Community Health Center is proud to welcome its newest health center located at 509 Park Avenue at the site of The Windward Apartments Complex. This brand new facility brings #healthcareforall to the heart of Bridgeport’s South End community while expanding upon the services previously offered at the former Marina Village location.
CMO Spotlight – Dr. Dara Richards
We believe that behind every nonprofit there is a visionary, hard working and passionate leader who wants to make a difference and make our community a better place. Through our Community Leaders Spotlight Series, we hope to share our candid conversations with these leaders about their personal and professional journey, challenges and dreams for the future.
National Childhood Obesity Awareness
This September, we shine a light on childhood obesity awareness. 1 in 5 children in the United States have obesity, per the CDC. This is a serious public health problem that deserves recognition. If obesity starts at an early age, it can continuously affect someone throughout their life. Between diet, social factors, genetics, and physical […]
National Immunizations Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. Vaccination plays a major role in preventing serious, and sometimes fatal illnesses. They are important to everyone of all ages, sex, ethinic and financial backgrounds.