The Framingham and Worcester locations of the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center have received a $6.42 million MassDevelopment bond to be used for renovations.

The health center will use bond proceeds to renovate and update the original health center located in Worcester, and to move the current two medical sites in Framingham into one newly renovated facility, nearly doubling capacity, according to a statement. The bond, purchased by TD Bank, will also refinance existing debt on the two projects.

"High-efficiency, low-cost care – a cause championed by our late senator – is becoming increasingly critical to both the economy and healthcare delivery system," said MassDevelopment Executive Vice President of Finance Programs Laura Canter. "The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center has grown to respond to this demand by offering a broad range of services, and this low-cost financing will help support this growth."

"There is no question that healthcare delivery and prevention happen in a primary care office and how that care is delivered is ever-changing," said Toni McGuire, president and CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center. "Creating an innovative healthcare home for the 21st century is critical to meet the needs of the community. This investment is truly an investment into the health of the communities we serve and proudly carries the name of our health care champion."