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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The External Relations team is focused on advancing the mission of Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, through raising private philanthropic support, communicating the mission – internally and externally – in a meaningful way, and ultimately strengthening the GLFHC brand amongst our various constituencies at the local, state, and national levels. The department’s responsibilities include:

  • Public Relations/Marketing/Communications
    • Electronic and Print (internal and external communications)
    • Social media
    • Graphic Design of collateral materials
    • Cohesive and comprehensive, marketing campaigns for locations/services/new patients
    • Media Relations
  • Development
    • Fundraising – individuals, corporate, sponsorships
    • Grant Writing / Foundations (not state and federal – see below)
  • Special Events – Fundraising, Cultivation/Stewardship, Coordination
  • Grants and Contracts Administration (including HRSA and other state and federal grants)
  • Community Relations, Corporate Relations
  • Legislative/Public Affairs and Advocacy

Team Members

Richard Napolitano
Senior Vice President, External Relations & Chief Strategy Officer
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David Hall
Associate Vice President, External Relations
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Mary Lyman
Director of Community Relations
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Julianne Bloise
Manager, Marketing and Communications
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Laura Burns
Manager, Development and Donor Relations
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Steve Crowell
Manager, Development and Annual Giving
(O): 978-722-2866
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Greater Lawrence Family Health Center participates in grassroots advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.

Advocacy Objectives at GLFHC:

1. Increase participation from GLFHC employees, board, patients, and community members as Health Center Advocates.

2. Educate internal and external stakeholders on the importance of Advocacy for Community Health Centers at the local, state, and federal levels. Become a Health Center Advocate Go to the Campaign for America’s Health Centers and join the movement. Become a Health Center Advocate Today … Text HCADVOCATE to 52886 – it’s that simple!

Signature Events

  • Making a Difference Gala
  • In Pink Brunch and Comedy Show

Making a Difference Gala

In Pink Brunch & Comedy Show

 

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Mobile Health Unit

The Mobile Health Unit is a great example of how our donors’ generous contributions go directly to providing care for our patients and other members of the community.

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School-Based Health Center Care Packages

The External Relations team put some of the money in the Access to Care Fund to use by creating small “care package” bags for kids at the School-Based Health Centers at Lawrence High and Greater Lawrence Technical School.

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Prenatal Education Books

Thanks to donations from GLFHC supporters, the External Relations team was able to organize the purchase of prenatal education materials, including 90 books entitled “Baby Basics: Your Month By Month Guide To A Healthy Pregnancy” through the March of Dimes.

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Reach Out and Read

The External Relations department coordinated an effort to save the “Reach Out and Read” program from extinction with the help of our donors' generous contributions.

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