Ellen Lahr, Author at Community Health Programs

On the Radio: Open Enrollment Talk with Rep. Smitty Pignatelli

11/09/2020 by Ellen Lahr

For his weekly talk program on WSBS radio, State Rep. Smitty Pignatelli invited Octavio Hernandez of CHP to talk about the current Open Enrollment period for health insurance. LISTEN Massachusetts […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Are you overdue for your mammogram?

10/26/2020 by Ellen Lahr

You can have a COVID-safe mammogram. If you are overdue for yours, now is the time to make your appointment. In the early months of COVID-19, mammography numbers declined dramatically […]

CHP Names Director of Behavioral Health

10/15/2020 by Ellen Lahr

Community Health Programs (CHP) has named Mary A. Fierro, PhD, LICSW, as director of behavioral health for the countywide health care network. She divides her time between administrative duties and […]

Health Insurance Enrollment Staff Expands at CHP

10/13/2020 by Ellen Lahr

‘Pre-enrollment’ service through Oct. 31, 2020, helps consumers get prepared for health insurance Open Enrollment period Community Health Programs has received a state grant to expand its insurance enrollment team […]

Now More Than Ever: Get Your Flu Shot

10/07/2020 by Ellen Lahr

By Christopher Sprowl, MD, and Jacqueline Jones, MD With COVID-19 infections on the rise in many states, and with winter coming, we all need to roll up our sleeves for […]