Our mission is to provide easily accessible, affordable, appropriate, high-quality, personalized, coordinated primary care, for all who live and work in East Boston and the surrounding communities, without regard to age, income, insurance status, language, culture, or social circumstances.

We are the leading health care provider in our service area, and among the largest community health centers in the country. During the past two decades, EBNHC has grown to care for more than 300,000 patient visits per year more than any other ambulatory care center in New England. We deliver 1,000 babies annually, and our Pediatrics Department cares for almost every child living in East Boston.

As a cornerstone of the community, we've established strong relationships with our neighbors. Our governing board is composed of leaders from the community, most of whom are also patients. We have both formal and informal collaborative relationships with local civic organizations and faith and social service agencies. Our service referral relationships are with area providers of inpatient and specialty ambulatory care, including Boston Medical Center.