Lynn Community Health Center Breaks Ground

The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new pharmacy and lobby project at Lynn Community Health Center was recently held. Located in the heart of Lynn, MA, the Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is a non-profit, multicultural, community health center. LCHC uses an innovative, integrated patient-centered medical home model of care, which is designed to respect each patient’s unique needs. Working with design team members Lee Kennedy, Stantec, AKF, and Community Care Cooperative, E4H participated in a multi-day Lean 3P event, a planning approach focused on eliminating waste in the design process to optimize workflow and space planning.

“E4H is proud to collaborate with Lynn Community Health Center and our project partners to bring these essential services to the community,” said Kevin Neumann, Partner, AIA, ACHE. “In the spirit of equity and inclusion, E4H is dedicated to improving population health – this project is one piece of that puzzle. Bringing essential stakeholders to the table, including current LCHC patients, allows us to see the impact this project will have, and is essential to ensuring the project’s success.

Located just off the main lobby on the first floor of the existing health center, this project includes a new retail pharmacy, consultation and vaccine clinic space, and multi-purpose community rooms. The retail pharmacy will provide services to support employees, patients, and visitors. Prominently situated in the pharmacy waiting area will be a dedicated natural display wall, showcasing products familiar to the diverse patient population that promote wellness and health. The project is estimated for completion in January 2023.