by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health This year’s National Health Center Week is celebrated from August 9 to August 15. This is the 50th anniversary of the first health center to be opened in the U.S. The first health center was opened at Columbia Point in Dorchester in 1965. North Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Deer ticks, the kind of tick that carries Lyme disease, are found throughout Massachusetts. They are around all year but are especially active in the spring and summer months. Ticks are generally found in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas. They are really tiny – Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health A healthy eating plan should include 3 meals and 2 snacks a day. Snacks can provide energy in the middle of the day. They can also decrease your hunger and keep you from overeating at meal time. Things that make a snack healthy: Total Read More…
North End Children’s Center (NECC), a long standing North End institution, will close at the end of the summer. NECC, which has been part of North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) since 1999, has been suffering from decreasing preschool enrollment and, as a result, leadership had to make the difficult decision to close the program. Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Summer is almost here and it’s time to think about protecting yourself and your children from the harmful rays of the sun. Everyone should practice sun safety year round but it is especially important during late spring and early summer when the UV rays Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Stress can be defined as having more to handle than you are used to. Here are several common causes of stress: Worries about money Health problems Family concerns Problems at work Death or illness of a family member or close friend Any major life Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health About 20% of people have allergic rhinitis, commonly known as seasonal allergies. Symptoms may include runny nose, itchy watery eyes, and nasal congestion. People with asthma or a family history of allergies are at a greater risk of developing allergies. People may suffer from Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health In light of April being Alcohol Awareness Month, here are some facts about alcohol and drinking. Alcohol is a depressant that is made from the fermentation of fruits, vegetables, and grains. These ingredients are brewed and distilled into alcoholic beverages that include beer, wine, Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Wednesday April 1, 2015 is the American Heart Association’s “National Walking Day.” Heart disease is the number one killer in the US. Introducing more physical activity into your life is one way to lower your risk of heart disease. Your goal should be to get Read More…
North End Waterfront Health will be offering two training sessions on how to administer Nasal Narcan for those who struggle with opiate addiction as well as family members. Nasal Narcan is an antidote that blocks the effects of opiate overdose on the brain and lets the person breathe again. When: Wednesday, March 18 Where: North Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health This week (March 2-6) is National Sleep Awareness Week. Everyone needs between 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Why we need sleep: The body and brain need rest. It prepares body for the next day. The brain uses the time to sort and store Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Peanut allergy is the most common of all food allergies. People who are allergic to peanuts are allergic to the peanut protein, even in small amounts. This type of allergy is lifelong, not one a child will outgrow. Exposure to peanuts can occur in different Read More…