Changes are coming to Somerville

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Care changes. Caring doesn't.

On April 30, the Somerville Hospital Emergency Department will close . It will be replaced with a state-of-the-art Urgent Care center , opening the same day.

The new CHA Somerville Campus Urgent Care will be open to everyone, every day, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. It will offer walk-in services, perfect for when you can’t see your primary care provider, and will accept all forms of insurance.

Once this change happens, 24-hour Emergency Care will still be near by. CHA Cambridge Hospital is less than two (2) miles from the CHA Somerville Campus. We also offer 24-hour Emergency Care at CHA Everett Hospital.

Why is this happening?

Over the past two years, we worked with the City of Somerville on a robust health improvement plan to meet the city's changing needs. In addition to the Emergency Department conversion, the plan includes more primary care, mental health and teen health services for the community.

We greatly appreciate the trust and support you place in us and hope you will consider CHA Somerville Campus Urgent Care for your health needs when it opens on April 30. For more information about this service, please visit our website .

CHA PACE – new name, same awesome program!

Older adults can get the support they need to stay independent.

CHA PACE (formerly the Elder Service Plan) is a wonderful program that is helping hundreds of local patient and families. CHA PACE gives older adults care and support to stay in their homes. To enroll, you must be 55+ years old, have chronic health needs and live in the CHA PACE service area.

Participants receive care from teams at our Cambridge and Malden sites. We also provide services in homes and provide transportation to all medical appointments and to our centers.

CHA PACE serves more than 460 families, maintaining people’s independence, dignity and health. If you want to learn more, check out CHA PACE online or call an Enrollment Specialist at 617-575-5850.

Remember - the name has changed but the program is the same one you know and trust.

Check out all your health information on MyCHArt !

Get to know CHA better by following us on Instagram. CHA employees are taking over the account and sharing a day in the life at CHA. Check out posts from one of our physical therapists, Elana Y; CHA PACE social worker; Maddie Osman; and many more. Sign up today and find out what it’s like behind the scenes at CHA.

FREE First Yoga Class – and the rest for only $5 ea.

CHA’s Wellness Program offers yoga classes for patients and employees at several CHA locations. The 30-60 minute classes are designed for all levels to reduce stress, improve mindfulness and increase physical strength. Instructors offer a variety of poses to accommodate different abilities. All attendees should be able to get up and down off the ground without assistance and be comfortable in a meditative environment. The first class is FREE and scholarships are also available. Find out more.