The Dimock Center’s Post

High-quality early education programs like Head Start are key to promoting equity, giving children and families the support they need to succeed. We are proud to see our President and CEO Charles L. Anderson MD speaking at the National Head Start Association’s Fall Leadership Institute and advocating for early education's critical role in creating equitable opportunities for all children. #EarlyEducationMatters

September 20th marks National #AddictionProfessionalsDay! Join us and NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, in expressing gratitude to addiction professionals for their unwavering commitment and dedication to supporting community members touched by #substanceusedisorder.

Dr. Susan Dimock’s legacy as a trailblazing female surgeon in the 1870s has inspired generations of women in medicine. Historian and author Susan Wilson sits down with Jackie Jenkins-Scott, former president of The Dimock Center, to explore the incredible journey of Dimock’s namesake in an exciting virtual discussion presented by the Massachusetts Historical Society. 🩺 “Women & Children First: The Trailblazing Life of Susan Dimock, M.D.” 🗓 Wednesday, September 25, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST 💻Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eFigTtyj #WomenInMedicine #SusanDimock #CommunityHealth #MedicalHistory #WomeninSTEM #BostonMA #RoxburyMA

Dimock's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Monera Wong joins Dr. Denise De Las Nueces of Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, Dominique Morgan of Health Leads, and Dr. Bisola Ojikutu of the Boston Public Health Commission on a panel at Fenway Park moderated by Segun Oduolowu of Boston Globe Media to discuss Community Strength: Leveraging Partnerships for Health Equity in Greater Boston.   RSVP by Friday, September 13 at 5pm at https://lnkd.in/eu9qH6z5 Red Sox Foundation

This weekend, we celebrate the hard work, grit, and commitment of our Road to Wellness community to creating a healthier Roxbury. Join us in congratulating our 2024 Summer Training Series graduates! Dimock President and CEO Charles L. Anderson MD talks to the Boston Athletic Association about how the Road to Wellness is helping break down health inequities in our community. Thaddeus Miles founded the event in 2015, recognizing "the urgent need for a community-focused approach to wellness." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e3cXTUCc

Did you know that 1 in every 11 people in the United States gets their care at a Community Health Center? 👀 For over 50 years, Community Health Centers (CHCs) have provided high-quality, affordable, primary and preventive health care to our nation’s medically underserved communities. In fact, CHCs are the health care home for over 31.5 million Americans in over 15,000 communities across the country. Join us this #NationalHealthCenterWeek as we celebrate the impact of health centers across the country who help make sure that ALL people can access healthcare, regardless of income or insurance status. #NHCW24 #CommunityHealth #TheDimockCenter

The 10th Anniversary Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk is on Saturday, September 7th! Here's a glimpse from the first race when community leader and Dimock friend Thaddeus Miles started the movement in 2014. Learn more and get involved today! www.roadtowellness5k.com

Yesterday, an incredible Sanofi volunteer team assembled 100 hygiene kits for Dimock Behavioral Health Program patients. These kits will have a significant impact on our patients, offering comfort and care during a time when they need it most. Thank you, Sanofi, for being such a wonderful partner and for continuously caring for our Dimock community.💜

A HUGE shout out to the incredible Alkermes volunteers for their amazing work in enhancing our Child & Family Garden yesterday! Thanks to our friends from Alkermes, we now have a sensory sound wall, a water play station, new benches, flowers, and so much more—all designed for our little ones! We are so grateful for Alkermes’ continuous support of our Child & Family garden. Children and families in our early education programs will be able to enjoy this beautiful garden all summer long. ☀️ #AlkermesInAction

Yesterday, we were thrilled to welcome Liam & Kristi Hendriks to The Dimock Center! Liam, closing pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, and Kristi, founder of For the Field Apparel, toured our historic Roxbury campus and chatted with some of our frontline doctors, nurses, and members of our community outreach team about the issues our patients and families face, and what we are doing to create a healthier and more equitable Boston. Thank you to our longtime partner, the Red Sox Foundation, for coordinating this visit and continuing to partner with us to drive meaningful change in our community. ❤ Pictured from left to right: Boston Red Sox Community and Player Relations Director Caitlin Hanley, Dimock’s new Chief Medical Officer Dr. Monera Wong, Boston Red Sox closing pitcher Liam Hendriks, founder of For the Field Apparel Kristi Hendriks, Dimock President and CEO Dr. Charles Anderson, and Red Sox Foundation Giving and Partnerships Manager Matt McCarthy. #TheDimockDifference #Boston Boston Red Sox Red Sox Foundation