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Dimock is a vibrant, thriving care center where people find health, help and recovery for their families and themselves.

The Dimock Center offers integrated health care, behavioral health and addiction services, early education, and family support—all on one Roxbury campus. 💙

Learn more & stay connected: https://lnk.bio/vc5l Founded to meet the unanswered needs of the people of our community, The Dimock Center today provides crucial comprehensive and integrated health and human services care to over 17,000 residents of Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Dorchester and Mattapan.

02/25/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our President & CEO, Dr. Charles Anderson, whose lifelong commitment to whole-person care continues to shape The Dimock Center’s work every day.

02/22/2026

Due to the anticipated snowstorm, Dimock's Health Center will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen!

02/20/2026

Meet Dr. William Augustus Hinton: a medical pioneer who changed the course of public health, right here in Boston.

Born in 1883 to formerly enslaved parents, William earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1912 with honors. Despite his brilliant credentials, prejudice barred him from pursuing surgery at Boston-area hospitals. He refused to let those obstacles define his path.

Instead, he became an expert on syphilis while working in Boston laboratories, developing a groundbreaking diagnostic blood test that was adopted by the U.S. Public Health Service. He authored the first medical textbook written by a Black person in America. He trained countless women as laboratory technicians at Boston institutions, opening doors that had been closed to them.

In 1949, he became the first African American professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard University, a historic achievement that paved the way for generations to come. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts honored his legacy by naming the state laboratory building after him.

Because of Dr. Hinton's tenacity and groundbreaking work, we are all better equipped to fight disease in our own communities. He walked through doors that were closed to him and held them open for those who followed. Thank you, Dr. Hinton.

02/16/2026

In honor of Presidents’ Day, The Dimock Center’s outpatient services will be closed today, February 16.

Services will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday. 💙

02/14/2026

At Dimock, we believe in caring for your heart—every day of the year. ❤️

This Valentine's Day, show your heart some love by staying active, eating nutritious foods, managing stress, and keeping up with regular checkups.

A healthy heart means more time with the people and moments you love.

02/12/2026

Meet Mary Eliza Mahoney: America's first professionally trained Black nurse, trained right here on our Roxbury campus.

As a teenager, Mary knew she wanted to become a nurse. She started at the New England Hospital for Women and Children, the institution that would become The Dimock Center, working as a janitor, cook, washerwoman, and nurse's aide. For 15 years, she learned everything she could about nursing while doing whatever work was available to her.

In 1879, she was finally accepted into the nursing program. Out of 42 students, only 4 graduated. Mary was one of them.

Her achievement opened doors that had been closed to Black women in healthcare. She spent 40 years caring for patients across Boston and New England, then co-founded the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses in 1908 to fight for opportunities for the next generation of Black nurses. After the 19th Amendment passed in 1920, she was among the first women to register to vote in Boston.

Today, Mary's pioneering spirit lives on in our commitment to serve our community with the same compassion, excellence, and dedication to care that defined her remarkable life.

02/07/2026

Happy Black History Month!

February is a time to honor the resilience, achievements, and lasting impact of Black Americans throughout our nation's history.

This month, we're highlighting Black history through the incredible contributions of Black pioneers in the field of medicine. Despite facing countless barriers, they made breakthroughs that transformed healthcare—developing new treatments, advancing medical knowledge, and fighting for patients who had nowhere else to turn.

Throughout February, we'll be sharing stories of Boston medical trailblazers whose contributions and perseverance shaped the medical field as we know it and continue to benefit us all today.

Join us in this time of appreciation, remembrance, and reflection.

01/29/2026

Introducing Team Dimock! 🌟

Team Dimock is a small but mighty group of 5 runners representing The Dimock Center at the 130th Annual Boston Marathon®. Together, with the support of the Boston Marathon Bank Of America Charity Program, they’re running to raise funds that support Dimock’s mission to provide whole-person health care and essential services to our community. 💙

Stay tuned as we shine the spotlight on each of our amazing runners as we get closer to the race! You won’t want to miss their stories and why they’re running for Dimock.

Join us in supporting their efforts—every donation makes a difference! Help them reach their goal and support a great cause through the link below: 👇

https://www.givengain.com/campaign/join-us-for-130th-boston-marathonr-31661

01/24/2026

Due to inclement weather, Dimock’s outpatient services will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Residential programs will remain open.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you when we reopen.❄️

01/23/2026

THANK YOU to our incredible end‑of‑year supporters!

Thanks to their generosity, we brought warmth, comfort, and joy to so many Dimock families across this holiday season. Whether you supported our End‑of‑Year Campaign or contributed toys, warm clothes, books, or other essentials to our Holiday Drive, you helped our community feel seen, supported, and cared for.

Your partnership ensures that thousands of children, adults, and families can access the compassionate, whole‑person care Dimock has delivered for more than 160 years. Because of you, our community is stepping into 2026 with renewed hope and possibility. ✨

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS:
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Building Impact
Brookline Bank
GMO
John Hancock
Northeast Energy & Commerce Association (NECA)
Needham Bank
Red Sox Foundation
Sanofi
Takeda
Timberline Construction Corporation
TJXCareers
The Happy Hope Foundation

01/19/2026

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The Dimock Center’s outpatient services will be closed today, January 19.

As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to serving his community, our services will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday. 💙

01/17/2026

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Address

55 Dimock Street
Roxbury, MA
02119

Telephone

+16174428800

Website

http://www.dimock.org/

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