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With lots of summer travel, gatherings and events, we’re seeing a seasonal surge of COVID in our communities. This is important - especially if you live with or care for someone who is older or is immuno-compromised. 

COVID is always changing, and this year we’re seeing lots of new strains. As of July 2024, the most common variants are KP.2 and KP.3. 

The good news is that the newest COVID vaccines this fall will be targeting the KP.2 variant. So by getting an updated vaccine, you can boost your immunity and prevent severe disease.



From Dr. Bonni Stahl

CHA Broadway Care Center

When I talk to patients, they often ask “Should I get a COVID vaccine now or wait until the fall?” My advice is usually as follows:

If you’re sick or immunocompromised and haven’t had an updated vaccine or booster, it’s best to get something now rather than be unprotected.

For healthier folks who have trips planned, or didn't get an updated vaccine this past year, it’s a great idea to get a vaccine before travel. This will help protect you from getting COVID on vacation, which is never fun. 

If you are exposed to COVID or having symptoms, you should take a COVID test right away and again in 48 hours. If the test is positive, contact your healthcare provider (regardless of whether you have symptoms).

If you do have symptoms, stay home until you are fever free and feeling better for at least 24 hours. After this, you should still wear a mask for at least 5 days, especially in crowded indoor spaces. And avoid contact with folks who may be vulnerable to severe disease, regardless of your test results.

Lastly, while the different COVID variants may cause different symptoms (some mild, some severe) the risk of severe illness is always lower if you are vaccinated.



I highly recommend everyone get an updated COVID vaccine this fall at the latest. The new COVID vaccines are VERY safe, and are the best way to protect your health!

An Opportunity for Masshealth Members

Do you, or a family member, have MassHealth coverage? Are you interested in behavioral health care? You may be a great fit for our CBHC Community Accountability Board.

This group will provide regular feedback to CHA about our Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs). This includes helping make sure the services are appropriate for people of all backgrounds, people who speak other languages, and people with disabilities. To learn more about joining the Community Accountability Board, please email us.

Joint Replacements from some of Boston's Top Surgeons

If you’re suffering from chronic knee or hip pain, you’re in the right place. 

CHA has one of the top Orthopedic teams in Boston, and is now using the Mako robot to improve surgery and recovery times. This exciting new technology helps CHA do joint replacements using the best technology available anywhere.

Why live in pain every day? Learn about joint replacement at CHA. Visit our CHA joint replacement web page, or read about joint replacement surgery.

For Growing Families

When you’re planning to have a baby, you need a hospital with amazing staff and the highest quality care. That’s why more families are choosing CHA!

Our maternity unit at CHA Cambridge Hospital has been recognized by Newsweek for three straight years, and we want you to come see what makes us so special.

Click the links below to learn more about our Maternity events, which are held every three months throughout the year:

Meet the OB/GYN Doctors

Our OB/GYN team has the experience and training to give women healthy and fulfilling birth experience.

Meet the Midwives

The CHA Midwives are a caring group of providers who want to give you a less invasive birthing experience.

Meet the Family Medicine Doctors

Many of our Family Medicine Doctors have special training in childbirth and are able to care for women and babies from pregnancy to delivery.

Tour our Maternity Unit - by appointment only

Call 617-665-1374 to set up a personal visit. Meet our team and see some of the best views in the Boston area.

When You Call CHA...

You’ve given us a lot of feedback about our phone systems. So we’re working to improve the way we handle your calls.

In June, we launched a system-wide call center for Primary Care that helps make sure we answer your calls and get them to the right place. We also created a Nurse Advice Line to provide advice about your symptoms over the phone or with a video visit.

You may also notice a new phone menu. When you call, the options are:

For Appointments, or if you're not feeling well, press 1

For Medication Refills, press 2

For Referrals, press 3

All other calls, stay on the line

If you don’t speak English, please hold for an operator. They’ll connect an Interpreter to the call to make sure you get help in your language. 

With nearly 400,000 phone calls a year to our clinics, it’s hard to get it right every time. But we're moving in the right direction. Thanks for your patience!

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week on August 9th with CHA!

Join our WIC team (Women, Infants and Children) for a special World Breastfeeding Week event and celebrate nursing moms and their breastfeeding journey.

Friday, August 9, 2024

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

CHA Cambridge Hospital, Macht building lawn

1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge

*In case of poor weather, we'll gather in the Macht building auditorium.

The event features baby massages, baby yoga, cooking demonstrations, farmer’s market coupons, raffles and more!

If you have questions, call 617-680-7324 or email dsdasilva@challiance.org

Learn more about the CHA WIC program

It takes lots of great people to run a modern health care system - in many different fields. So we’re always looking for individuals to join our team.

This month, we’re highlighting job openings for Medical Assistants. These staff members work in our primary care centers and specialty clinics, supporting patient care and keeping things running smoothly.

We’re currently hiring full time, part time, and temporary Medical Assistant staff. So if you have experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Practice Receptionist, it’s time to check out CHA. You’ll find a supportive, multicultural setting, a competitive salary, and a place you can believe in!

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This information is for education only. The information provided here, or through linkages to other sites, is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Please contact your physician or other healthcare provider for medical assistance. For medical emergencies, call 911.