Circle Health - Senior Health Clinics of Circle Home, Inc.

For more than 15 years, Circle Home, Inc. has provided â€œwalk-inâ€ health clinics conveniently located at 20 different senior centers, senior housing and community agencies. Services include checks for blood pressure, weight and blood glucose levels, wellness coaching and staff who listen to concerns. The service helps seniors maintain healthy blood pressure and weight, utilize health care services effectively, decrease safety risks and increase emotional resilience. The clinics are free and scheduled weekly, semi-monthly or monthly at each site throughout the year.

What is it?

For more than 15 years, Circle Home, Inc. has provided “walk-in” health clinics conveniently located at 20 different senior centers, senior housing and community agencies. Services include checks for blood pressure, weight and blood glucose levels, wellness coaching and staff who listen to concerns. The service helps seniors maintain healthy blood pressure and weight, utilize health care services effectively, decrease safety risks and increase emotional resilience. The clinics are free and scheduled weekly, semi-monthly or monthly at each site throughout the year.

Who is it for?

Seniors over age 60 in Lowell and surrounding areas

Why do they do it?

Most clinic participants are over the age of 70 and have at least one chronic illness or disability. Free and conveniently located services increase access to services.

Impact

Nearly 800 persons over age 60 (most over age 70 and low-income) receive services each year.

Contact: Heather Hilbert
Coordinator, Center for Community Health and Wellness
Telephone: 978-788-7078
Email: heather.hilbert@lowellgeneral.org

Community Partnerships

Disease Management

Patient and Family Education/Engagement

Community Connections