Hyde Park residents have come together to address health disparities, including limited access to primary care services, preventative care, and health education, that challenge our neighborhood. A spirited effort, led by the Healthy and Well Collaborative, is underway to establish a Health and Wellness Center in Hyde Park, one that would be similar to health centers in other Boston neighborhoods but would be the first within our neighborhood a very underserved part of the city in terms of access to healthcare.
We seek a responsive healthcare center that can begin to provide services tailored to the diverse needs of our community, assisting those lacking healthcare options and dealing with maternal health, chronic health, and mental health issues.
Hyde Park is one of only two Boston neighborhoods without a community health center.
Per 100,000 residents — significantly higher than Boston's overall rate of 92.1.
Compared to 20% across the rest of Boston Hyde Park has a significantly higher rate.
Hyde Park residents visit the ED for asthma at higher rates than the rest of Boston (69.6).
View the full presentation by Krystal Garcia, Director of Policy at the Boston Public Health Commission, presented at the Health & Wellness Summit on March 22, 2025.
Our mission as the Healthy and Well in Hyde Park Collaborative (HWC), as an inclusive and representative group of community stakeholders, is to work to establish a dedicated community health center in Hyde Park to provide all Hyde Park residents with equitable, preventative medical services and wellness resources.
Our vision is anchored in our commitment to an anti-racist Hyde Park and a justice-centered community. In collaboration with neighbors and allies at our center, we will create a community that exudes health, wellness, longevity, and vibrancy. We will foster abundance in financial, human, and wellness resources rooted in timeless displays of radical hospitality.
Ensuring every resident has access to quality healthcare
Harnessing community strength for lasting change
Operating with equity and justice at the forefront
Advancing health literacy and removing barriers
Self-determination and inclusive leadership
Including language equity and accessibility
“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead
General Governance and Oversight, Financial Oversight, Forge Alliances, Communication Strategies
Public Outreach, Political Partnerships, Community Buy-in
Establish Grants and other sources of funding
Utilizing Existing Data, Identify Gaps, Develop and Issue Surveys
