September is “Emergency Preparedness Month,” it’s a good time to review or make a safety plan. Everyone should have an emergency family plan; plans are needed for all emergencies – not just for a terror emergency. There are weather emergencies such as hurricane or blizzard and emergencies related to loss of power or water. Your Read More…
NEW Health in the North End has joined community health centers across the country in waiting with bated breath as Members of Congress work to fix the federal funding cliff that could result in a loss of 70% of health center funding across the United States if a solution is not found by September 30. Read More…
On Thursday, August 17, 2017, NEW Health hosted its annual North End Jamboree with the Nazzaro Center. The event was held in conjunction with National Health Center Week; a weeklong celebration where health centers across the country hold events to bring awareness to the work they do. The day included a barbecue, entertainment, and activities. Read More…
On August 21, a total solar eclipse (partial in Boston) will touch the U.S. mainland for the first time since 1979, following a path that crosses the country from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Tens of millions of people who live within a 70-mile radius of its cross-country track will witness the eclipse in Read More…
From August 13-19, 2017, community health centers across the country will be celebrating National Health Center Week. National Health Center Week is an annual event meant to bring awareness to community health centers across the country, and to highlight all they do for their host communities. Organizations all across the nation will be holding events Read More…
It’s summer and hot temperatures are here. During periods of extreme heat it is important that you find ways to stay cool and safe. Here are some terms that are used to describe heat conditions: Heat wave: 3 or more consecutive days of temperatures of 90 degrees F. Excessive heat warning: daytime highs of 105 Read More…
Members of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and other community health officials across the state gathered last night at Il Molo restaurant in the North End to honor NEW Health CEO, Jim Luisi. Luisi has been elected as the board chair of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC); he’s set to Read More…
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…
Taking care of your eyes can benefit your overall health. Healthy vision can help keep you safe. Many eye diseases do not have symptoms so it is important to make eye health a priority and get regular eye exams. Here are 4 steps to protect your sight: Get a dilated eye exam Ask your eye care Read More…
April 24 to April 29, 2017 is Sleep Awareness Week. We need between 7-8 hours of sleep every night. As people age, their sleep patterns may change, but older adults still have the same requirements for sleep as younger people. Older people tend to nap more, get sleepier early in the evening, and wake up Read More…
When spring rolls around each year, many take it as an opportunity to do spring cleaning; which often times includes going through old things that we don’t use or wear anymore. One place that you should include on your cleaning list is the medicine cabinet. It’s a spot that we tend to forget about but Read More…
March is National Nutrition month. It is a good time for a refresher on the potential health risks of consuming too many sugar sweetened beverages. Sugary drinks are a major cause of the obesity epidemic in the United States; they have been linked to poor diets, weight gain, diabetes and heart disease. Soda is the number Read More…