The warm weather is back, and with it: seasonal allergies. About 20% of people have allergic rhinitis. 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 either seasonal rhinitis (symptoms at various Read More…
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NEW Health Responds to Closing of North End Nursing and Rehab Center
No one is sadder than I that the North End Nursing and Rehab Center will be closing. Before becoming CEO of the health center in 1988, I was Chief Financial Officer of the nursing home from its opening in 1983, until 1988. Things were very different 33 years ago. Residents lived in a communal setting; almost akin Read More…
Summer Food Safety Tips from NEW Health
Memorial Day is coming up and for many, that meets heading outside to grill food in the nice weather. As much as we enjoy eating in the warm weather, practicing food safety is important to avoid getting sick. Check out this helpful poster for tips on how you can keep yourself and others safe this Read More…
National Infant Immunization Week
Infant immunization week runs from April 16 to the 23rd and highlights the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States. Vaccines are the most successful and cost-effective public health tools for preventing disease and death. Here are some important Read More…
National Alcohol Screening Day
National Alcohol Screening Day is April 7, 2016. Drinking too much can harm your health. Excessive alcohol use, including underage drinking and binge drinking, can lead to increased risk of health problems such as injuries, violence, liver disease, and cancer. Excessive alcohol use can be described as women drinking 4 or more drinks at one Read More…
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
National Sleep Awareness Week is March 6—13, 2016. Sleep plays an important role in your good health. Getting enough sleep can protect both your mental and physical health and the quality of life and safety. The amount of sleep needed depends on several factors but mostly on your age. Here are some guidelines for different Read More…
Zika Virus Information From NEW Health
With all of the recent news surrounding the Zika virus, the North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) has provided some information for those wishing to know more about the disease. The disease is spread through mosquito bites, and has been attributed mostly to South American and Caribbean locations. This short article to keep you better Read More…
Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month; in recognition of this, it is important to stay informed of this incurable, yet preventable disease. Use the information in this article to gain a better understanding of Glaucoma, and what you can do to keep it from affecting yourself, and others. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage Read More…
Facts about Dementia from North End Waterfront Health
by Mary Wright, RN, Nurse Educator Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a set of symptoms that affect a person’s ability to think, remember and reason to such an extent that it interferes with activities of daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of progressive dementia. Dementia is considered a high Read More…
North End Waterfront Health to Host Pediatric Doc Chat
North End Waterfront Health is hosting a Doc Chat for parents on Friday, January 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., at the Nazzaro Center, during the regularly scheduled indoor play group. Doc Chat is designed to provide parents with an opportunity to join in a conversation with one of NEW Health’s pediatricians in an Read More…
NEW Health To Host Breast Information Session
Please join us on Wednesday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m. for a breast health information session at North End Waterfront Health (332 Hanover St.) on the 3rd floor. During the brief session you will learn about: Breast self exam Early detection Healthy habits A light breakfast will be served. For more information please call Mary Read More…
North End-Flavored Wheat Thins? Yes, Really.
Amanda tweets this link to the new North End Parmesan & Herb Wheat Thins and comments, “Wheat Thins names a cracker variety after Boston’s North End…kind of a big deal.” Well, sure … because once the neighborhood has a cracker named after it, then we’ve really made it! Here is how they describe the flavor: Read More…