North End Waterfront Health is proud to be a part of the health care network that serves half of Boston residents – community health centers. In honor of National Health Center Week, here are a few facts about this vital health care network: There are 1,250 Health Centers in all 50 states and US territories Read More…
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North End Waterfront Health Accredited as Patient-Centered Medical Home
The Joint Commission, an independent organization that accredits health care facilities, renewed North End Waterfront Health’s ambulatory health care and behavioral health accreditation and awarded the organization Patient-Centered Medical Home accreditation for the first time. “We are extremely proud of our three Joint Commission accreditations,” says Jim Luisi, CEO of NEW Health. “The surveyors were Read More…
Attend the “Witness the Fitness” Kick-off Event!
Witness the Fitness – Youth Summer Health Program Monday, June 25, 2012 at 1pm Nazzaro Center Join us for activities, live music, healthy snacks and special guests! Sponsored by the NEAA in conjunction with NEW Health, NEAD and the Nazzaro Center
Buy Taste of the North End Tickets
Purchase tickets for Taste of the North End for $99. Taste of the North End will be held on Friday, May 4, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at DCR’s Steriti Rink on Commercial Street. Initiated in 1993 by Donato Frattaroli, Taste of the North End brings together hundreds of participants to feast on samplings Read More…
Taste of the North End Celebrates 18 Years at May 4, 2012 Event; Tickets Now Available
More than 30 local restaurants have signed on to serve their specialties at the 18th annual Taste of the North End, which will be held on Friday, May 4, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at DCR’s Steriti Memorial Rink. For the first time ever, Taste of the North End attendees will vote for the Read More…
North End Waterfront Health Observes Patient Safety Week
In light of this week being Patient Safety Awareness Week, North End Waterfront Health would like to remind the community of a few tips that will keep us all safer. When leaving home, be sure that all windows and doors are locked. Walk purposefully, head up and eyes forward. If you are being followed, turn Read More…
Heart Health Event at North End Waterfront Health
North End Waterfront Health is hosting a “Circle of Red” women’s heart health event on Thursday, February 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, which is sponsored by the American Heart Association and Massachusetts General Hospital, will include heart health screenings, games and prizes, heart healthy snacks, and a health information table – Read More…
Information About Women and Heart Disease
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. 1 in 4 women die from heart disease every year while 1 in 30 women die from breast cancer. Read More…
North End Waterfront Health Joins Petition Drive to Support Health Centers
North End Waterfront Health is participating in a national petition drive organized by the National Association of Community Health Centers calling on Congress and the President to oppose Medicaid Cuts and increase funding to health centers. Health Centers like NEW Health are currently the family doctor and health care home for nearly 23 million people Read More…
Saint John School Honors Health Educator Mary Wright
North End Waterfront Health Educator Mary Wright receives award from St. John School, joined by her husband, son and NEW Health staff. by Marianne Aiello North End Waterfront Health’s Health Educator Mary Wright was honored on Thursday, November 17, by St. John School for her outstanding work with youth in the North End. Wright is Read More…
North End Waterfront Health Celebrates National Health Center Week
North End Waterfront Health is proud to be a part of the health care network that serves half of Boston residents – community health centers. In honor of National Health Center Week, here are a few facts about this vital health care network: There are 1,250 health centers in the United States that provide care Read More…
North End Waterfront Health Welcomes New Pediatrician
A new pediatrician just landed at North End Waterfront Health. David Tortorella, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who has immediate appointments available and is accepting patients from newborns to young adults. He is also a newly licensed pilot. Dr. Tortorella received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, his medical degree from St. Louis University, and Read More…