Out of an abundance of caution and as a federal site, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center is pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID 19 Vaccine until further review by the FDA and CDC.  The FDA announced this morning (4/13) they are recommending a pause and will be promptly reviewing the use of the vaccine in the US due to an extremely rare occurrence of a blood clot in several individuals.

 

Starting today (4/13), The Health Center will only be using the Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines at our vaccine sites in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen until further notice.  Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are mRNA vaccines, while the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is an adenovirus vaccine.  After millions of doses given since December, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines continue to show safety and effectiveness.

 

GLFHC will proactively attempt to contact people who are scheduled on the specific days/sites this week for the J&J vaccine to let them know of the change to Moderna/Pfizer.  For people who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, if they are concerned about any specific symptoms, we recommend that they reach out to their medical provider.  CDC Information is here.

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Community-Based Services

Community Support Services at 100 Water Street, Lawrence, MA
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center offer services to the general Greater Lawrence community at its 100 Water Street location. Community health workers staff this location, where confidential testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis is offered, at no cost to you, along with other support services, described below.

Opioid Prevention, Education, and Naloxone Distribution Program
Offers comprehensive education on signs and symptoms of overdose, offers naloxone to targeted groups (active opioid users and friends/family), and training on naloxone administration.

Prevention, Integrated Counseling, Screening and Referral (PICSR)
One of 12 Massachusetts DPH-funded community-based programs that provides free and confidential STI, HIV and Hepatitis screening and treatment referral, and Hepatitis A and B immunizations to specific target populations. Other services include syringe access and Narcan education and support, group and individual level interventions and stationary and mobile outreach in the Merrimack Valley.

Syringe Service Program (SSP)
Based on a harm-reduction model, this program offers products designed to keep clients as healthy as possible while dealing with substance abuse issues.

Outreach and Enrollment (Community-based)
Community health workers from GLFHC are active in the community and provide assistance with enrollment into health insurance programs.

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center and the Greater Boston Food Bank collaborate on a Mobile Market once per month from 10:00 am to 12 Noon, open to patients and community members. Volunteers are needed beginning at 8:30 am to help package the produce.

The Mobile Food Market is a farmer’s market style event, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables free to anyone who registers.

Those interested in registering can call (978) 689-6731 to schedule an in-person appointment, or print, fill out and bring the following documents to be registered the day of the market:

We’re always looking for volunteers! If you’d like to help out at the Mobile Food Market, please email Luz Rodriguez.

Mobile Food Market Dates for 2020-2021:

  • September 26, 2020
  • October 31, 2020
  • November 21, 2020
  • December 19, 2020
  • January 23, 2021
  • February 27, 2021
  • March 27, 2021
  • April 24, 2021
  • May 22, 2021
  • June 26, 2021
  • July 24, 2021
  • August 28, 2021
  • September 25, 2021

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center’s Syringe Services Program helps keep the city clean & safe. Sharps disposal kiosks can be found at these locations:

Main Site | 34 Haverhill St., Lawrence
North Site | 150 Park St., Lawrence
Community Support Services | 100 Water St., Lawrence

You can download our Syringe Services Program flyer, which contains instructions for proper disposal of sharps containers, by clicking this link.

If you find a discarded syringe, do not pick it up and attempt to dispose of it yourself. Please fill out the form below and a member of our team will ensure that the syringe is properly disposed of.

Syringe Services Program

  • Please indicate the address where the item(s) were found.
  • Please indicate the number of items found in this location.
  • Please describe in detail where the item(s) can be found.

High-Risk Obstetrics

The Health Center offers High-Risk Obstetrical Care, so patients can stay close to home.

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