BayCoast Bank Supports New Bedford Community Health’s Primary Care Expansion
NEW BEDFORD, MA — Access to quality healthcare is essential to building strong, thriving communities. Recognizing the growing need for primary care services across the Greater New Bedford area, BayCoast Bank is proud to support New Bedford Community Health (NBCH) and its More Access, Better Care – Building for a Healthier Future capital campaign.
This initiative will help transform a long-vacant former retail property into a modern primary care center, expanding access to essential healthcare services for thousands of local residents. Once complete, the new facility will allow NBCH to serve approximately 3,000 additional patients each year, while enhancing care coordination, improving patient experience, and supporting long-term community health outcomes.
“At BayCoast Bank, strengthening our community is at the heart of everything we do,” said John McMahon, Senior Vice President, Community Engagement. “New Bedford Community Health plays a vital role in ensuring access to quality healthcare, and we are proud to support this expansion as it works to meet the growing needs of the Greater New Bedford community.”
NBCH’s expansion project comes at a critical time, as demand for primary care continues to rise across the South Coast. By increasing capacity and modernizing its facilities, the organization will play an important role in reducing barriers to care and improving health outcomes for residents across the region.
“We are deeply grateful to BayCoast Bank for their generous $100,000 commitment and their investment in the health of our community,” said Cheryl Bartlett, Chief Executive Officer of New Bedford Community Health. “Access to primary care is foundational to a thriving community. This support helps ensure that more individuals and families can receive timely, high-quality care close to home. BayCoast understands what it means to be a true community partner, and we are proud to work alongside them.”
The More Access, Better Care campaign continues to build momentum, with more than $4.8 million raised toward its $6.95 million goal. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026, with the new facility anticipated to open in 2027.
To learn more about the campaign or to make a gift, visit www.gnbchc.org or contact Rhonda Veugen at rhondaveugen@gnbchc.org.
About BayCoast Bank
Established in Tiverton, Rhode Island in 1851, BayCoast Bank is celebrating 175 years as a respected community savings bank. Now headquartered in Swansea, Massachusetts, BayCoast has earned a strong reputation for excellence by providing exceptional financial products and services to the people and businesses on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island through 25 convenient branch locations and loan production offices, with more coming soon. BayCoast Bank offers a family of comprehensive financial solutions through its subsidiaries: BayCoast Mortgage, BayCoast Financial Services, BayCoast Insurance, Plimoth Investment Advisors, and Priority Funding. To learn more, visit baycoast.bank or call 508-678-7641.
