Lynn Community Health Center

07/02/2026

☀️ Remember that heat-related illnesses can develop quickly, especially for older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and people with chronic health conditions.

Keep drinking water throughout the day, take breaks in air-conditioned or shaded spaces, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat. Don't forget to check in on family members, neighbors, and friends who may need extra support during extreme temperatures.

☀️ El calor extremo puede afectar a cualquier persona, pero los adultos mayores, los niños pequeños, las personas que trabajan al aire libre y quienes tienen condiciones de salud crónicas corren un mayor riesgo.

Tome agua con frecuencia, busque lugares con aire acondicionado o sombra para refrescarse y evite actividades extenuantes durante las horas más calurosas del día. También es importante comunicarse con familiares, vecinos y amigos para asegurarse de que estén seguros y protegidos durante estas altas temperaturas.

07/01/2026

🌡️ Extreme heat is expected over the next few days. Stay safe by drinking plenty of water, limiting time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day, wearing lightweight clothing, and checking in on older adults, young children, and anyone with chronic health conditions.

If you feel dizzy, weak, nauseous, or develop a headache, move to a cool place and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and take care of one another.

🌡️ Se espera calor extremo en los próximos días. Manténgase seguro bebiendo mucha agua, limitando el tiempo al aire libre durante las partes más calurosas del día, usando ropa ligera y revisando a adultos mayores, niños pequeños y cualquier persona con afecciones crónicas de salud.

Si se siente mareado, débil, con náuseas o desarrolla dolor de cabeza, muévase a un lugar fresco y busque atención médica si los síntomas empeoran. Manténgase fresco, manténgase hidratado y cuídese el uno al otro.

06/10/2026

🌼 Join us in celebrating a special milestone at Lynn Community Health Center!

We're proud to recognize Francisco Espinal, RN, as our first-ever DAISY Award Honoree, an international recognition that celebrates nurses who provide extraordinary, compassionate care.

Known for going above and beyond for patients, families, and colleagues, Francisco exemplifies the dedication, empathy, and commitment that make nurses such an essential part of our community's health and well-being.

Read more about Francisco's well-deserved recognition, the impact he makes every day, and what the DAISY Award means to our organization:
https://lynnchc.org/francisco-espinal-named-lchcs-first-daisy-award-honoree/

Congratulations, Francisco, and thank you for all you do! 💙🌼

06/09/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the graduates of our first-ever Community Health Student Fellowship Program!

Over the past year, local high school students completed an innovative fellowship focused on mentorship, leadership development, health advocacy, and healthcare career exploration. Along the way, they built new skills, formed meaningful connections, and gained valuable experience supporting the health and wellbeing of their communities.

🎉100% eligible student course credit attainment
🎉95% accepted to at least one college (36 out of 38 seniors)
🎉31 will be first generation college students

We're incredibly proud of this inaugural cohort and excited to see the impact they'll continue to make in Lynn and beyond.

Read the full story: https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-the-graduation-of-first-student-fellowship-cohort/

05/18/2026

"Outside of academics and work, the sisters participated in basketball during their freshman and sophomore years and later joined a healthcare fellowship program through Lynn Community Health Center. The fellowship gave them opportunities to explore healthcare careers through mentorships and clinic visits.

“That experience (was) more of learning more about career paths,” Frances Pecjo said. “If you find a passion in health fields, they help you guide where you could go and prepare for college as well.”

The experience strengthened both sisters’ desire to pursue careers in healthcare. This fall, they will attend Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where both plan to study pharmacy."

LYNN — Frederick Douglass Collegiate Academy will not only be celebrating their first graduating class this year, but also celebrating 18-year-old twins Francheska and Frances Pecjo on earning the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian. The twins sat bashfully beside one another in a conference ...

04/21/2026

Urgent care or the emergency room?

When something comes up suddenly, knowing where to go can save you hours of waiting, hundreds of dollars, and a lot of stress.

The short version:
Urgent care — for things that need attention today but aren't life-threatening (sprains, cuts, fevers, UTIs, sinus infections, possible minor fractures)

Emergency room — for life-threatening conditions (chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, head injuries)

A non-emergency ER visit can mean 3–5 hours in a waiting room and a much larger bill — for the same care you could get at our walk-in clinic.

Learn more: https://lynnchc.org/urgent-care-vs-emergency-room-how-to-choose-the-right-care-in-lynn/

Walk-in urgent care available on the first floor at 269 Union Street, Lynn. No appointment needed.

04/16/2026

Is it a cold or the flu? 🤧

They share a lot of the same symptoms, which makes it easy to confuse the two — but knowing the difference helps you make the right call on rest, medicine, and when to see a provider.

A quick rule of thumb: a cold is mostly in your head (nose, throat, sinuses). The flu hits your whole body — sudden fever, body aches, and fatigue that knocks you flat.

Our new guide walks you through:
✅ How to tell a cold from the flu
✅ When home care is enough
✅ When to visit our walk-in urgent care
✅ Warning signs that mean it's time for the ER

If you're not sure what you're dealing with, our urgent care team is here to help. No appointment needed — walk in on the first floor at 269 Union Street, Lynn.

Learn more: https://lynnchc.org/is-it-cold-or-flu/

04/14/2026

LCHC CEO Brenda Rodriguez joined healthcare leaders at the State House to highlight what’s at stake with the 340B Drug Pricing Program. For community health centers, 340B isn’t a bonus, it’s essential, supporting everything from pharmacy access to behavioral health, dental care, and care coordination. Read more on ItemLive about why protecting 340B means protecting access to care in Lynn.

https://itemlive.com/2026/04/13/lynn-ceo-urges-state-house-to-protect-340b/

04/09/2026

Our pharmacy has expanded its hours and will now be open on Saturdays 9AM to 5PM and on Sundays from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM!

03/31/2026

In recognition of Women's History Month, we’re highlighting leaders who are making a difference every day. For Aishetu Abubakar, that impact is deeply personal.

LCHC has been part of her life for over 25 years, first as a patient and now as a leader. What has kept her here is simple. The mission reflects who she is: someone who believes in showing up for others and caring for her community.

One moment that stayed with her was an early visit to Urgent Care for a strep infection. The compassion she experienced from staff stuck with her long after she left. She remembers thinking, “this is where I belong”.

Her path into nursing was not something she mapped out from the start. After high school, she knew she enjoyed biology, math, and helping people, but she was still figuring out what that looked like. During her first semester at UMass Boston, a friend encouraged her to apply to nursing school. She got in, and quickly found herself drawn to public health, community health, and education.

Her growth into leadership came from people who believed in her. Mentors and managers gave her opportunities to step up, take on more responsibility, and trust her voice. That support built the foundation of how she leads today.

Now, as Associate Chief Nursing Officer, she sees her role as part of a larger effort to support nurses and strengthen care. When nurses are given the tools and trust they need, it makes a real difference for patients, students, and the community.

At the core of her work is a simple approach: show up and give your best. It is something she has carried with her throughout her career.

Aisha is an immigrant from Nigeria, one of eight siblings, and a mother of three; she brings resilience, perspective, and purpose to everything she does. One of her long-term goals is to open a school in Nigeria, giving others the same opportunity she values so deeply.