Community Health Connections

Community Health Connections CHC is mission-driven, providing compassionate, quality health care regardless of income or health insurance status. CHC welcomes everyone as a patient.

Nonprofit Community Health Centers-Leominster, Fitchburg & Gardner, Massachusetts
Medical, Urgent Care, Dental, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Podiatry, Eye Care & Optometry, Optical Shops Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care, preventative and restorative dental care, oral surgery, behavioral health services for children and adults, and substance use disorder treatment, and specialty services including optometry eye care, optical shop, acupuncture, nutrition consultations and podiatry. CHC has five sites within Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster with decades of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving 36 communities in North Central Massachusetts. All CHC health centers are located on the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority bus line. Community Health Connections was established in 2002 and is a federally qualified health center (FQHC). Community Health Connections (CHC) is a mainstay for compassionate care, regardless of income or insurance status. Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable health care in our community. Our vision is to be the leading health care center, committed to eliminating barriers to care and building a healthier tomorrow for the communities we serve; Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Baldwinville, Barre, Boxborough, Clinton, Devens, East Templeton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Gilbertville/Hardwick, Groton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, New Braintree, Pepperell, Phillipston, Princeton, Orange, Royalston, Rutland, Shirley, Sterling, South Lancaster, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, West Townsend, and Winchendon. Our community of patients includes insured, underinsured, uninsured, low income, publicly housed, and homeless populations.

February is Cancer Prevention Month, making it the perfect time to take charge of your health. While not all cancers can...
02/12/2026

February is Cancer Prevention Month, making it the perfect time to take charge of your health. While not all cancers can be prevented, many can be detected early—and early detection makes a real difference. Your annual physical is one of the most powerful tools you have to protect your long-term health. Read the blog today and schedule your annual physical! https://chcfhc.org/post/Cancer-Prevention-Month-The-Value-of-Your-Annual-Physical

CHC is hiring RNs or LPNs in our Fitchburg and Leominster locations! By working at CHC you may qualify for loan repaymen...
02/11/2026

CHC is hiring RNs or LPNs in our Fitchburg and Leominster locations! By working at CHC you may qualify for loan repayment through the HRSA Nurse Corps!

supports eligible nurses serving in communities with critical shortages, providing up to 85% loan repayment for qualifying loans. Find out more information here: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/nurse-corps

RN/LPN: $27-$41.59/hour

☀️ Today is the day, learn more about us! www.chcfhc.org Community Health Connections is your local community health cen...
02/10/2026

☀️ Today is the day, learn more about us! www.chcfhc.org

Community Health Connections is your local community health center organization, and we provide the convenience of multiple health services under one roof, at each of our community health centers. We care for everyone who walks through our doors. Our team-based approach allows our providers to collaborate, making it easier for patients to receive coordinated, comprehensive care that supports their physical, mental and emotional health.
✅ Caring, Compassionate Providers & Staff
✅ Medical, Dental, Mental Health, Urgent Care, Optometry, Podiatry and more!
✅ Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance
(MassHealth/Medicaid/CHIP/SACA/HSN)
✅ CHC Sliding Fee Discount Program
Based on your income & family size - making care affordable.
✅ We care for everyone - No One Turned Away
✅ Leominster, Fitchburg & Gardner, Massachusetts

❤️ 📸 TY Fitchburg Patient Services!

Interested in getting involved? Making a difference in your community? Join us and our local nonprofit partners and orga...
02/05/2026

Interested in getting involved? Making a difference in your community? Join us and our local nonprofit partners and organizations at the United Way of North Central Massachusetts & Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Connection event. CHC is attending and we encourage you to attend. Register here https://business.nvcoc.com/events/details/board-connection-event-49942
North County Land Trust, Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area Growing Places, Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts Oak Meadow Montessori School, The Great Exchange Devens, Discovery Museum, Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School, Pathways for Change, Inc., RCAP Solutions, Athol Area YMCA, The Club: Lunenburg Teen Center, Sandy Pond Assoc.

CHC is attending and we encourage our friends and neighbors here in north central Massachusetts who are interested in le...
02/02/2026

CHC is attending and we encourage our friends and neighbors here in north central Massachusetts who are interested in learning more about how they can make a difference and impact our communities for the greater good, to attend this amazing event! (See post for sign-up link)Looking forward to joining fellow organizations (to-date)
Growing Places, Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts,
Discovery Museum, Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School, Pathways for Change, Inc., RCAP Solutions, Athol Area YMCA, The Club: Lunenburg Teen Center, Sandy Pond Association.

🌟 Make a difference in your community!

Join the Board Connection Event to meet local nonprofits, explore ways to serve, and connect with causes you care about.

📅 Tue, Feb 10 | 4–6:30 PM
📍 Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Pkwy, Devens

Network. Volunteer. Make an impact!

Register here: https://business.nvcoc.com/events/details/board-connection-event-49942

We’re here to take great care of you! Headed to Urgent Care today? Use MyChart to let us know you’re on your way. www.ch...
02/01/2026

We’re here to take great care of you! Headed to Urgent Care today? Use MyChart to let us know you’re on your way. www.chcfhc.org/urgent-care

01/29/2026
New Year-New Career possibilities! Stop by our Hiring Event on your way home from work-or on your way in! Today's event ...
01/29/2026

New Year-New Career possibilities! Stop by our Hiring Event on your way home from work-or on your way in! Today's event is the perfect chance to meet our teams in person, check out our Leominster Community Health & Urgent Care Center (Conveniently located off Routes 2 & 190). We've got giveaways and raffles - join us today! Leominster Community Health & Urgent Care Center, 165 Mill Street, 4:00pm-7:00pm. www.chcfhc.org/careers

Have a non-urgent question for your provider? Did you know you can send a message from anywhere, at any time of day or n...
01/29/2026

Have a non-urgent question for your provider? Did you know you can send a message from anywhere, at any time of day or night using the MyChart App. If you've been putting off signing up for MyChart (CHC's secure patient portal) today is the day to get it done! MyChart is a fast and efficient way to communicate with your provider, renew prescriptions, check test results, make and cancel appointments and download those necessary health documents for work, school, sports or camp. You can also now let us know you are on your way to our Urgent Care centers. https://www.mychart.chcfhc.org/CHCMyChart/Authentication/Login

01/28/2026

Don't miss CHC's Job Fair on Thursday, January 29th from 4-7pm at the Leominster Community Health & Urgent Care Center! We hope to see you there!

We're accepting new Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Podiatry & Eye Care/Optometry Patients! www.chcfhc.org/become-a-...
01/27/2026

We're accepting new Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Podiatry & Eye Care/Optometry Patients! www.chcfhc.org/become-a-patient Now is the time to sign-up and you have options! Fill-out our new ONLINE patient form anytime or call us during business hours 978-878-8100 or come into any of our health centers and fill-out a new patient packet. (Our friendly front desk can set-up your first appointment for you and answer any questions you may have.) We're here to take great care of you! We are your local community health center organization, serving North Central Massachusetts.

Everyone is welcome as a patient at Community Health Connections! To become a patient, simply complete the New Patient Forms online or at any of our locations. You can also contact our Patient Call Center at 978-878-8100 to become a new patient. The New Patient Forms are available in English, Spanis...

Address

Fitchburg, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19788788100

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Accessible and affordable healthcare services in North Central Massachusetts

Community Health Connections provides medical, dental, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, optometry, podiatry, and acupuncture services. Please visit our website chcfhc.org for our four locations and hours of operations.