East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to Honor Health Equity Leaders at Annual Art of Health Care Reception

East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to award six exceptional leaders for their positive impact on the health of our community at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

BOSTON, MA (May 2, 2024) – East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), soon to be NeighborHealth, is thrilled to announce the Art of Health Care fundraising event at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston on June 12. This year’s reception will include the 2024 Health Equity Awards where six recipients will be honored.

La Art of Health Care event allows EBNHC, the largest community-based primary care health system in Massachusetts, to provide greater support to programs and services dedicated to eliminating barriers to care due to social factors such as race, language, and economic mobility. All funds raised will have a transformative impact on vulnerable populations by supporting numerous EBNHC programs. This includes providing coordinated health and wellness care to children with developmental and cognitive disabilities; supporting older adults stay healthy and independent in the community; and developing educational training programs for the next generation of healthcare professionals

“The 2024 Health Equity Awards give us a rare opportunity to publicly celebrate six individuals and organizations who, through their work, have improved the lives of the communities served by our health center,” said Greg Wilmot, President and CEO of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. “From the iconic MFA, we will honor leaders who understand the power of social determinants to drive health outcomes and have made addressing them a major focus of their personal and professional lives.”

EBNHC is honored to recognize the following changemakers who have helped break down barriers to care for our most vulnerable communities throughout Greater Boston:

• Dr. Thea L. James, MD, MBA. Vice President of Mission, Boston Medical Center is to be recognized as Health Equity Champion for her leadership in dismantling medical mistrust in Boston’s Black community.
• Alberto Vasallo, III. CEO/ President of El Mundo Boston is to be recognized as Health Equity Champion for his commitment to partnering across sectors to reduce health disparities in Boston’s Latinx community.
• Dr. Gerald Hass, MD. Co-Founder, South End Community Health Center is to be recognized as Health Equity Trailblazer for co-founding the South End Community Health Center more than 50 years ago
• Jack Cradock, President Emeritus, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is to be recognized as Health Equity Trailblazer for being an early and ardent advocate of community-based health systems in Massachusetts
• Rita Sorrento, Chair, Board of Directors, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is to be recognized as Health Equity Trailblazer for her longtime healthcare, education and community advocacy.
• Seae Ventures, LLC, an investment firm specializing in early-stage healthcare technology and services companies, will be recognized as Health Equity Partner for uplifting talented entrepreneurs committed to addressing health and social challenges

“These leaders inspire us on our journey toward achieving heath equity and we are honored to present them with these awards,” said EBNHC Vice President of Development and Chief Human Resources Officer Steven Snyder. “Just as an artist creates a masterpiece with precision and care, addressing disparities is no different; it is complex work that requires perseverance and creativity from all who champion it.”

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East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, soon to be NeighborHealth East Boston Neighborhood Health Center es uno de los centros de salud calificados a nivel federal (FQHC, por sus siglas en inglés) más grandes del país y el sistema de salud de atención primaria comunitario más grande de Massachusetts, que atiende a más de 120,000 personas y está reconocido por la Administración de Servicios y Recursos de Salud (HRSA, por sus siglas en inglés) como líder nacional de calidad. Durante más de 50 años, EBNHC ha ofrecido acceso a atención primaria integral, atención especializada y atención de emergencia para pacientes en el Commonwealth. En una fusión única en su tipo en 2020, EBNHC unió fuerzas con el South End Community Health Center y amplió los servicios a los pacientes que viven y trabajan en los vecindarios de South End y Roxbury de Boston.

EBNHC apoya los modelos de atención innovadores para disminuir las barreras de igualdad en nuestras comunidades de bajos recursos e inmigrantes, con servicios únicos de atención médica que se ofrecen por parte de otros proveedores en nuestro estado. Además de la atención primaria y especializada, EBNHC opera el único Departamento de Emergencias satélite de Massachusetts, que es el cuarto servicio de urgencias más visitado de Boston e incluye radiología avanzada, tomografía computarizada, atención urgente de salud mental sin cita y una farmacia integrada. Hoy en día, EBNHC sigue dedicado a promover y mantener comunidades, familias e individuos saludables, tanto dentro como fuera del consultorio, brindando servicios de atención médica accesibles, centrados en la persona, compasivos y de alta calidad. Para más información visite www.ebnhc.org