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Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Helen A. Bowditch Health Center
Helen A. Bowditch Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Worcester, MA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Helen A. Bowditch Health Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Helen A. Bowditch Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Helen A. Bowditch Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Massachusetts.
Coverage + benefits in Massachusetts
Helen A. Bowditch Health Center accepts Massachusetts Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Helen A. Bowditch Health Center offer?
Helen A. Bowditch Health Center in Worcester, Massachusetts offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Helen A. Bowditch Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Helen A. Bowditch Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Helen A. Bowditch Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Helen A. Bowditch Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Helen A. Bowditch Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Helen A. Bowditch Health Center located?
Helen A. Bowditch Health Center is at 23 N Ashland Street, Worcester, MA 01609-3044. Phone: 508-754-2860.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
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