Upham's Community Care

We are proud to announce that Upham’s PACE has been featured in the Boston Seniority Magazine! Click below to learn more about our recent Age-Friendly business certification.

On Friday, Representative Christopher Worrell stopped by the 36 Dearborn PACE center to speak with our PACE participants. It was an awesome event with great conversation and an amazing lunch!

Jagdeep Trivedi (Jay), CEO of Uphams Community Care, was a latch key kid raised in Medford, MA. His parents emigrated from India in 1973 with only $8 to their name, but they worked hard to secure jobs in the medical field in to support their three sons. Inspired by his Mom & Dad, Jay wanted to pursue a career in Neurology, but since his grades didn't cut, he had to take a different path. Today, Jay Trivedi, is only the second CEO in the 53 year history of Upham's Community Care. How did he get there? It wasn't easy... Listen to what he has to say about the current state of healthcare services in Boston's underserved communities. You can watch on YouTube by clicking on the link below. Or you can also access today's episode here... Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e4fMUnW2 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eQuzMD2y... Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/eZqCiKdr... JCE Consulting, Inc. www.uphams.org History of community health centers: https://lnkd.in/ek9KR4up

Thank you to all of our community health care partners who contributed to making "State House Day" a success this week! We gathered to focus on the critical issue of the "primary care access crisis." The day featured a legislative briefing packed with valuable insights, followed by lunch in the Great Hall and an engaging awards ceremony. We were honored to have many of our community health partners present, rallying together to support this vital cause. The gathering together on the Grand Staircase showed our unified effort to advance community health. #StateHouseDay2024 #CommunityHealth #PrimaryCare #HealthcareHeroes #MLCHC #CHCs #CHC #MassLeague #MAStateHouseDay Picture features President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Michael Curry, Esq. standing in the forefront of a group of unified, dedicated supporters on the Grand Staircase at the State House.

Our CEO, Jay Trivedi had the privilege of joining Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll at a round table discussing the vital link between housing and public health. The discussion focused on how the high cost of housing affects healthcare recruitment, workforce retention, and ultimately, patient outcomes. Governor Healey emphasized that affordable housing is a cornerstone of public health and equity, highlighting the Affordable Homes Act's potential impact on residents' well-being. Lt. Governor Driscoll echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the urgent need to address housing as both a workforce and public health issue. With input from industry experts, the dialogue shed light on the pressing challenges faced by healthcare providers and communities alike. Mr. Trivedi is quoted, “I'm proud to emphasize the critical link between housing and health, especially for seniors. Despite the synergy between Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and housing, Boston faces a shortage of affordable units, prompting our advocacy efforts. Through initiatives like co-located supportive housing units and partnerships with developers, Upham's PACE bridges healthcare and housing. We're dedicated to advocating for expanded affordable housing, ensuring all residents, particularly seniors, can thrive in their communities.” You can read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/evWSkFjJ; and watch the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/edXd7VWQ.

Our pharmacy grand opening was a success! In addition to remarks given by our CEO Jagdeep Trivedi, we also heard from Upham's Pharmacy Director Marina Rabinovich, State Representative Christopher Worrell, and Upham's Chairperson Margaret Leahy Wirth. At Upham's Community Care, our mission is always to serve our community with compassion, integrity, and excellence in healthcare services. As pharmacy chains close, Upham's Pharmacy is one of the remaining independent pharmacies in Roxbury, Mattapan, and Dorchester that continues to meet the needs of the community. Upham’s Pharmacy has been a pillar of the community for over 14 years; an updated facility and new pharmaceutical services represents a significant milestone in our commitment to provide equitable, easy-to-access, high- quality healthcare solutions to the residents of Dorchester and adjacent neighborhoods. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this momentous occasion.

Pharmacy Ribbon-Cutting Event: "It is my pleasure to extend a cordial invitation to you to join us for a significant moment in our journey - the ribbon-cutting ceremony of our Community Pharmacy. Date: May 7, 2024 Time: 12:30-2pm Location: 415 Columbia Road, Dorchester At Upham's Community Care, our mission is always to serve our community with compassion, integrity, and excellence in healthcare services. As pharmacy chains close, Upham's Pharmacy is one of the remaining independent pharmacies in Roxbury, Mattapan, and Dorchester that continues to meet the needs of the community. The opening of our Pharmacy represents a significant milestone in our commitment to provide equitable, easy to access, high-quality healthcare solutions to the residents of Dorchester and adjacent neighborhoods. Your presence at this event honors us and underscores the importance of community healthcare initiatives in the eyes of our elected representatives. I believe your participation adds to the significance of the occasion and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in promoting the well-being of our community. The ceremony includes remarks from key stakeholders, a virtual tour of our pharmacy, and of course, the ceremonial ribbon cutting. It is an honor to have you join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion. Please RSVP to UphamsMarketing@uphams.org by Thursday, May 2nd. Thank you for considering the invitation. I look forward to welcoming you to our Pharmacy ribbon-cutting ceremony and sharing this momentous occasion with you." Sincerely, Jay Trivedi Chief Executive Officer

🌟 Breaking News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Upham's PACE has been designated as "Age-Friendly" by the city of Boston! 🎉👏 After meticulous walk-through visits at of our PACE Centers, the City's staff assessed various age- and dementia-friendly features and services we offer, including bright lighting, accessible facilities, and door-through-door transportation. This designation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and support to the elderly in our community. In the words of our CEO, Jay Trivedi, "This certification reaffirms our dedication to creating environments that prioritize the needs and well-being of our elderly population. We are proud to be recognized by the city of Boston and will continue to strive for excellence in our services." Check out the clip from the National PACE Association, featuring our manager, Maria Amado-Cardoso, and aide Theresa Simmons proudly displaying the Age-Friendly Certification at our Dorchester/Savin Hill PACE Center. Upham's Community Care is honored to be a part of the Boston Age-Friendly Project, a collaborative initiative aimed at making our city a better place to live and age. Our journey to becoming certified as an Age-Friendly organization began with participation in Age-Friendly Certification Training, led by the city’s Age Strong Commission. This training provided valuable insights and equipped us with the tools necessary to implement positive changes in our PACE Centers. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated staff, whose hard work and dedication have made this achievement possible. Together, we will continue to uphold our commitment to fostering age-friendly environments and enhancing the quality of life for all. #AgeFriendlyBoston #ElderlyCare #CommunityImpact #UphamsPACE #BostonStrong 🌆👵👴#NPA, #FQHC, #MLCHC https://lnkd.in/enduqmFM

The Massachusetts Pharmacist Association is the leading organization, advocating for the pharmacy profession in Massachusetts, representing all pharmacists in all practice settings. To elevate the awareness of pharmacists we are spotlighting pharmacists from all around the state. Meet Holly Knight, PharmD RPh Tell us about yourself: I started out my pharmacy career with a GED and worked my way up to become a certified pharmacy technician for many years in both retail and hospital pharmacy. I was encouraged and inspired by many folks along the way (shout out to Kelly Barnes, Joanne Doyle Petrongelo, and Juanita Bukenya, to name a few). I received my undergrad from RIT and transferred to Northeastern University to complete my doctorate. I am married to an amazing man who is devoted to community, health equity and racial justice. We have a smart, funny, poetic and kind 10-year-old daughter. We enjoy being with our large extended family, traveling and being on Martha’s Vineyard in the summer. Tell us about your current practice setting: I practiced for 10 years as a community pharmacist in The Bronx, Cambridge and Upham’s Corner in Dorchester. I then became a field leader in retail pharmacy, leading up to 25 pharmacies. I prided myself on supporting my pharmacy teams in underserved communities in and around Boston. After many years and many changes in the pharmacy profession, I began to reflect. I left my position as a district manager, took some time off to reset and enjoy family, and I am now working at Upham’s Community Care in Dorchester. I am so happy to have found the ideal job for me! It is such an incredible team of clinicians and support staff. I am proud of the work we do every day. I love reconnecting with my former patients in Upham’s Corner (some hug filled reunions!), getting to know new patients, and being a part of a collaborative team that improves lives by chipping away at barriers to health each and every day. I also enjoy the absolute simple pleasures that this change brings: driving my daughter to and from school, working through homework questions, cooking dinner and being together with my family every weekend. I am no stranger to recreating myself and this recent career “glow up” was the best decision! I renewed my love of pharmacy. #highlight #whenigrowup #pharmacist

Thank you to Massachusetts Pharmacists Association for this spotlight! I am very touched by this ♥️ Shout out to all the folks along the way who have supported and believed in me! Kelly Ann B., Joanne Doyle Petrongolo, Juanita Bukenya, BS.Pharm, Pharm.D, MS-MTM, IHP1 to name a few ♥️ There are many folks with similar stories and I love the opportunity to pay it forward by helping others! Thank you to Upham's Community Care for welcoming me in! #healthequity #communitypharmacy #communityhealthcenters Rochester Institute of Technology Northeastern University