Caring Health Center, Inc.

Dr. Jonathan A. Moseley has served as the Chief Medical Officer for Caring Health Center in Springfield since 2020, making a profound impact on the community. His dedication shines through in his leadership being instrumental in our present outreach to homeless individuals and families by leading a monthly clinic at the Springfield Rescue Mission. It offers essential healthcare to the most vulnerable members of our community. Over the years, Dr. Moseley's compassion has also led him to participate in short-term medical missions to Haiti, Bolivia, China, Czech Republic, South Africa, and Peru, bringing medical care to those in need across the globe. 

Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the U.S. – more than 90% are non-Hispanic Black or African American, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sickle Cell Awareness Month is held every September to raise awareness and attention for sickle cell disease. The estimated life expectancy of those with sickle cell disease is more than 20 years shorter than the average expected. Many of those afflicted do not receive the recommended healthcare screenings and treatments. Call (413) 739-1100 to talk to a Caring Health Center provider.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month takes place every September and is a time for the community to show support for children, young people, and families affected by childhood cancer. In the United States, one in 260 children or adolescents under 20 are diagnosed with cancer each year, and pediatric cancers are the leading cause of death from disease in children and adolescents. Call (413) 739-1100 to talk to a Caring Health Center provider about our pediatric services.

Mental health advocates, allies and community members come together each September for Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide was one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. last year, claiming nearly 50,000 lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more information on counseling and support services available at Caring Health Center, contact our Behavioral Health department at (413) 739-1100, ext. 2522.

The Springfield Rescue Mission Inc recognized the fine work done by Natasha Rodriguez, Yedalis Ruiz, Stefanie Ramirez and Dr. Jonathan Moseley at the CHC satellite office there in a recent video. Click the video link below! 🎞 https://lnkd.in/eUBJZUtv

Dr. Jonathan A. Moseley, chief medical officer for Caring Health Center, left, presents nearly 200 bags of personal hygiene items and clothing to Kevin and Sabra Ramsdell of the Springfield Rescue Mission. The items were collected and donated by the CHC staff.

Thanks to those who joined us at East Forest Park Library for the start of National Breastfeeding Month – a month dedicated to promoting breastfeeding. Breastfeeding provides many health benefits for infants and mothers, but it also can be difficult to manage in our fast-paced world. Many new moms need support and information when learning about nutrition and breastfeeding. Caring Health Center offers WIC services at three locations. For more information, call (413) 693-1029.

National Health Center Week, August 4-10, celebrates – and seeks to increase awareness of – America’s 1,400 community health centers. National Health Center Week offers us an opportunity to salute the dedication of the staff at Caring Health Center, as well as its board members and supporters, who make it possible for CHC to provide affordable, research-based and quality healthcare services.

Join us and other healthcare providers at the start of National Breastfeeding Month on Thursday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the at the East Forest Park Library! Share and spread the word! Baystate Health Springfield City Library