A North End resident was pricked by a needle this week while volunteering to clean up the area around the bocce courts at Langone Park. He was treated at Mass. General Hospital and will have be tested for HIV/HEPC and other illnesses in a few weeks. The incident comes as the Boston City Council discussed on Wednesday Read More…
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Dirty Needle Safety Tips
by Mary Wright, RN, Health Educator, North End Waterfront Health Once again it has come to our attention that a number of used hypodermic needles have been found in a several locations in the North End. Here is a reminder about needle safety and the steps you should take if you see a need or get stuck Read More…