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Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun

Posted on Author NEW HealthComments Off on Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun

The sun is out and the weather is hot! When going out in the sun, many people apply sunscreen to protect their skin, but don’t forget about your eyes. It’s important to wear sunglasses that can shield your eyes from harmful rays. Read our poster for more information:

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Women Heart Disease Facts from NEW Health

Posted on Author North End Waterfront Health

by Mary Wright, Health Educator at North End Waterfront Health Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. In fact, more women than men die each year from heart attacks. One in four women die from heart disease every year while one in 30 women die from breast cancer. Read More…
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Celebrate “Don’t Fry-Day” on May 26

Posted on Author NEW Health

Don’t Fry Day is on the Friday before Memorial Day. This year the date is May 26. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. There are more than 1 million reported cases every year and it is on the rise. Here is a simple way to remember what you need Read More…
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Community Rallies Behind NEW Health’s Food Insecurity Program

Posted on Author Nathan Merlan

North End Waterfront (NEW) Health donated another round of grocery store gift certificates to the Eliot and Harvard-Kent schools in May 2020. The money for these donations was generated through NEW Health’s food insecurity program, Over the Bridge. Among other funds raised, NEW Health received an $800 donation from North End Athletic Association (NEAA) for Read More…