Boston Public Health Advisory on Increase in Heroin Drug Overdoses

North End Against Drugs and New Health Hold Drug Awareness Day

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and North End Waterfront Health held their annual drug awareness day for the students and teachers at Saint John and Eliot Schools.  Over one hundred 6, 7 and 8th grade students attended this years event hosted at Saint John’s School. The purpose of the event is to make students aware Read More…

NEW Health Observes National Recovery Month

September is National Recovery Month.  Recovery Month is a national observance to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can make it possible for those with a mental health and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. This observation promotes the belief that behavioral health is essential to health, Read More…

Flu Update: Rising Trend Citywide; North End Less Impacted But Heavy Cases in Charlestown

As it monitors the unfolding flu epidemic, the Boston Public Health Commission has released statistics counting 750 cases so far this season and 4 deaths. The chart above shows the rising trend and substantial increase versus previous years. The neighborhood map indicates the North End and Downtown Boston have been less impacted than other parts Read More…