In the Community

New England Eye has a prominent presence in the community through its network of eye care centers and tailored programs that reach out to diverse populations. In addition providing a full range of comprehensive eye care services at its flagship Fenway Practice facility, New England Eye manages eye care programs in a variety of health and social organizations.  New England Eye provides professional staff to community health centers and hospitals, and conducts community based health services research. 

Comprehensive Eye Care Centers
New England Eye Commonwealth and New England Eye Roslindale (opening Spring 2007)

Homeless Service
Eye care providers stationed at: Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, New England Eye at Pine Street Inn and New England Eye at Shelter for Homeless Veterans

Mobile care teams at: Rosie’s Place, St Francis House, Barbara McGinnis House, Father Bill's Place, Bread and Jams Shelter, On the Rise Shelter, Long Island Shelter, Lemuel Shattuck Shelter, and Suffolk Downs

Low Vision and Geriatrics Service
Eye care providers stationed at: New England Eye at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged, New England Eye at Greater Boston Aid to the Blind, New England Eye at MAB Springfield, and New England Eye at MAB Worcester.

Mobile care teams at: Elder Service Plan of Mutual Health (ADC), Elder Service Plan of Harbor Health (ADC), Boston University Geriatric Service (Home Care), St. Elizabeth Hospital Home Care, and Upham’s Home Care.

Pediatric School Health Program and Rehabilitation Programs
Eye care providers stationed at: New England Eye at Framingham Public School

Mobile care teams at: Boston Public Schools Screening Program, Head Start and Early Head Start Programs, New England Eye Low Vision Clinic at Perkins School for the Blind, May Institute, Cotting School for Multi-handicapped Children, and Cardinal Cushing Centers at Hanover.

New England Eye Staffing and Best Practices Support at Community Health Centers:
Eye care providers stationed at: Codman Square Health Center, Dimock Community Health Center, Dorchester House Multi-Service Center (Residency affiliation, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Geiger-Gibson Health Center, Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center, Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center, Martha Eliot Health Center, North End Community Health Center, South Boston Community Health Center, South End Community Health Center, Uphams' Corner Health Center (teaching affiliation with NECO), and Whittier Street Health Center.

New England Eye Staffing Support at Hospital Based Programs
Eye care providers stationed at: Boston Medical Center's Department of Ophthalmology and Tufts New England Medical Center's Floating Hospital for Children.