North End Waterfront Health will be offering two training sessions on how to administer Nasal Narcan for those who struggle with opiate addiction as well as family members. Nasal Narcan is an antidote that blocks the effects of opiate overdose on the brain and lets the person breathe again. When: Wednesday, March 18 Where: North Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health This week (March 2-6) is National Sleep Awareness Week. Everyone needs between 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Why we need sleep: The body and brain need rest. It prepares body for the next day. The brain uses the time to sort and store Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Peanut allergy is the most common of all food allergies. People who are allergic to peanuts are allergic to the peanut protein, even in small amounts. This type of allergy is lifelong, not one a child will outgrow. Exposure to peanuts can occur in different Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, nurse educator at North End Waterfront Health Friday February 6, 2015 is “Go Red For Women” day. Wear red to raise awareness about the rate of heart disease in women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. In fact, more women than men die Read More…
In response to overwhelming demand, podiatrist Eric Schultz, DPM, will practice at North End Waterfront Health full time beginning on February 24. Schultz, who has chaired NEW Health’s Podiatry Department since 1997, had previously split his time between the North End and another health center. Now he will see NEW Health patients with foot conditions Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health With tomorrow’s predicted blizzard approaching, it is a good time to create or update your family emergency plan. Everyone should have family emergency plan, for events from weather-related emergencies, which may result in loss of water and power, to terror emergencies. Every family should Read More…
The following advisory was written by Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and posted by North End Waterfront Health. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting bitter cold temperatures throughout the Commonwealth for the remainder of the week. As the temperatures continue to plummet, wind chills are expected to reach -15 to -30 degrees in some areas,” Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator for North End Waterfront Health The American Cancer Society suggests the following changes in your lifestyle to help you have a healthier 2015: Stop smoking. Eat a healthy diet. Your diet should include eating 2 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables every day. Eat less red meat and processed Read More…
by Marianne Aiello, public affairs officer for North End Waterfront Health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said the 2014 flu shot may be less effective than it normally is, due to the circulation of an unanticipated strain of the virus called H3N2. Because this strain has slightly mutated from the one used Read More…
by Tim Clifford, director of North End Children’s Center (founded in 1826) There are a number of questions and concerns running through a parent’s mind when trying to find the right child care center or preschool for their child. To help parents with this task, we have created a handy list of questions that can Read More…
North End Waterfront Health, located at 332 Hanover Street, is hosting a free flu clinic on Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During this time, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the age of 18. Children under the age of 18 are not eligible to receive a free flu Read More…
by Denise Clancy It was all Trivia all night long North End Waterfront Health hosted its 2nd Annual Trivia Night ‘Friendraiser’ at the Fisherman’s Club. There were 75+ people in attendance. Friends, neighbors, moms & dads, and singles came together on a miserably rainy night to have a few laughs and enjoy pizza from Benevento’s. Read More…