Hartford HealthCare Neighborhood Health to Hold Monthly Clinic

Press release

Bridgeport – Hartford HealthCare Neighborhood Health at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Southwest Community Health Center and Optimus Healthcare have joined forces to bring a monthly community health clinic to Mount Aery Baptist Church (73 Frank St., Bridgeport).

“This clinic is an important step in addressing historical inequities in access to healthcare for underserved individuals, particularly those who are Black and brown,” said Bill Hoey, vice president of mission services for the Hartford HealthCare Fairfield Region. “Systemic racism and resulting mistrust have produced significant disparities in access to desperately needed healthcare. We know that we need to go where people are comfortable and this clinic is a major step in the right direction.”

Hartford HealthCare’s Neighborhood Health initiative is designed to bring more health services and support directly to the people and communities served. It’s part of Hartford HealthCare’s larger commitment to ensuring everyone has access to world-class care.

David Santoro, vice president, Neighborhood Health executive lead, said, “Hartford HealthCare Neighborhood Health, our mobile health initiative, values its relationship with regional FQHC partners to provide access to healthcare services to those in greatest need. This team of dedicated and compassionate individuals lives this mission each and every day as they cross Connecticut to provide quality care and services in conjunction with our community partners.”

All are welcome and insurance is accepted but not required. Offerings include blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, vaccinations, lab tests, urgent care needs such as for the common cold/flu, dental screenings and referrals for primary and specialty care, including behavioral health and dental.

“I am delighted that Mount Aery joins the continuous effort to close the health disparities of Black and brown people in the greater Bridgeport community,” said Pastor Anthony L. Bennett, DMin.

Monthly Community Health Clinic

Mount Aery Baptist Church
73 Frank Street, Bridgeport

10am – 2pm

2023: Wed, October 25 | Wed, November 29 | Thurs, December 21
2024: Wed, January 24| Wed, February 28 | Wed, March 27

Wed, April 24 | Wed, May 22 | Wed, June 26 | Wed, July 24 | Wed, August 28

All are welcome. Insurance accepted but not required.

Medical Screenings
Blood pressure | Blood sugar

Vaccines

Tetanus | Pneumonia | Shingles | Hepatitis B | Meningitis | Gardasil | Polio | MMR | COVID-19 Pfizer

Bivalent Vaccine (Ages 12+) | Flu (seasonal)

Lab Tests

A1C | Cholesterol | Hepatitis C | Hemoglobin | Flu | Symptomatic COVID-19| Complete Metabolic

Panel | HIV Testing Urinalysis | Urine pregnancy
Address Various Urgent Needs (not limited to)

Common cold/flu, stomach aches

Minor burns, lacerations, sprains and small fractures

Dental screenings

Referrals for primary and specialty care, including behavioral health and dental
Financial consultations | Insurance eligibility and enrollment | Community Resources

...and more!