More than 500 community health center staff, public officials and friends of community-based health care gathered together to go "Swinging with the Stars" in a celebration of the mission and work of community health centers across the state.

The gala event featured island music, live entertainment, swing dancing and a video awards ceremony honoring outstanding community health center employees, public officials and important partners in promoting community-focused health care in Massachusetts.

This year’s Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers annual award winners are:

Outstanding Physician Award

Elsie Varughese, MD
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center

Joseph M. Smith Consumer Award

Joanne McDevitt
South Boston Community Health Center
Board of Directors

Kathleen Crampton Award

Charles Schwager
Polaris Healthcare Services, Inc.

Outstanding Employee Award

Olive Brown
Director of Medical Records
Codman Square Health Center

Outstanding Employee Award

Hugo Lopez
Administrative Assistant/Acupuncturist
Fenway Community Health Center

Outstanding Employee Award

Kim MacLeod
Chief Financial Officer
Lynn Community Health Center

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