The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) has elected Jim Luisi, CEO of North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health), as its next Chairman. Luisi will serve as the organization’s top elected official starting in 2017, while continuing to lead NEW Health. “It’s an honor to be elected as the next NACHC Chair and I’m Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Infectious diseases are a major cause of illness, disability, and death. Vaccines were developed to protect people from dangerous and often fatal diseases. Today’s vaccines are safe and effective. Every year people die from diseases that could have been prevented. Some of these diseases Read More…
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…
On Monday evening May 18th, the Nazzaro Center, North End Against Drugs and North End Waterfront Health all came together at the center for a true community collaboration. Traditionally, the Nazzaro Dance Program holds their year-end recital as a table setter for North End Against Drugs to select and present their yearly scholarship awards to North End students enrolled in 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…