Empowering Students to Achieve Academic Success

The Center for Health Impact (CHI) is a Woman Non-Profit Organization (W/NPO) 501(c)3 certified by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office. As a leader in health care and education, we strive to create health equity through partnership and innovation. Our mission is to enhance access to quality healthcare and education, eliminate health disparities, address structural racism, conduct community-based participatory research, and promote workforce development.

Our Services

At CHI, we deliver a wide range of services designed to develop the capacity your organization needs tomorrow. Our services include:

Interpretation Services

We provide clients with well-trained and experienced interpreters to facilitate effective communication in clinical, educational, and governmental settings. Our team of interpreters is dedicated to bridging the language gap and ensuring that patients receive the care they need.

Translation Services

Our skilled team of specialists ensures cultural and contextual accuracy and relevance when translating health care information for our clients. We understand the importance of accurate and culturally sensitive translation in the healthcare industry.

Health Care Workforce Training

We prepare our participants to meet the health needs of diverse and vulnerable populations through the delivery of customized and nationally-recognized certification courses. Our training programs are designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to provide high-quality care.

Technical Assistance

We partner with healthcare systems, educational institutions, community-based organizations, public, and private clients on program design, management, research, curriculum development, and policy work. Our goal is to empower organizations to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in their communities.

Our Expertise

Our multidisciplinary team combines expert methodologies with real-world experience to deliver practical, proven advice to power your growth and innovation. Our expertise extends to:

Community Health Worker Training & Technical Assistance
Interpreter Services
Translation Services
Community-Based Participatory Research
Curricula Design
Community Health Assessment

Partnerships and Collaborations

We partner with various organizations and institutions to advance our mission. Some of our notable partnerships include:

Impact on Sexual Health (WISH) Task Force
Worcester Board of Health
Worcester Community Health Improvement Plan
UMass Memorial Medical Center Ethics and Treatment Issues Committee
UMass Worcester Prevention Research Center Advisory Board
UMass Center for Health Equity Intervention Research (CHEIR) External Advisory Board