Invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues join us for an evening of Trivia, Food & Fun! NEW Health Stump Trivia Night will at the Fisherman’s Club on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 p.m. There will be free pizza, prizes and cash bar for attendees. All attendees must be over the Read More…
Expressing their support for earned sick time (Question 4) State Representative Aaron Michlewitz joined workers, business owners, community leaders and grass roots volunteers at the North End Community Health Center on Hanover Street to canvass to ensure hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts families can receive this benefit. “Question 4 would guarantee every worker in Massachusetts Read More…
by John Foster, MD, chief medical officer at North End Waterfront Health With the daily news on Ebola, one might think we are having an epidemic and are at risk of infection any day in Boston. This is understandable, but not true. There have been no cases anywhere outside Texas where Mr. Duncan was hospitalized Read More…
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has noticed through client report and community meetings that a substantial number of fatal drug overdoses (ODs) are occurring in public restrooms, located in public spaces such as hospitals, restaurants, train stations, and hotels. In these cases, victims are more likely to receive delayed care because they are using Read More…
by John Foster, MD, Chief Medical Officer at North End Waterfront Health Flu season is just around the corner and everyone should consider getting a flu shot. The influenza vaccine is the best way to protect you and others from getting or spreading the flu. We encourage all of our patients to consider getting a Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Enterovirus is a common virus that generally causes mild cold symptoms. Hand foot and mouth disease is also caused by a strain of enterovirus. Hospitals in several states are reporting an increase in the number of children with a more virulent strain of Enterovirus Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health It’s back to school and time to think about what your child may need to make a smooth transition from summertime to school hours and rules. Here are some things to consider as your child heads back to school: Immunizations need to be up Read More…
August 10-16 is National Health Center Week and North End Waterfront Health is proud to be a part of the healthcare network that serves half of Boston residents. In honor of National Health Center Week, here are a few facts about community health centers: There are over 1,200 Health Centers in all 50 states and U.S. Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in a mosquito pool in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. WNV has been detected in Boston every year since 2000 during the summer and fall months (June-November). WNV in people is rare. Most people are at Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Hot weather often causes people to lose their appetite but it is important to eat and drink enough to keep you healthy. When it is hot and you do not feel like eating big meals, have 5 or 6 smaller snack like meals during Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional cause of death in the US. It is the number one cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 4 years of age. To stay safe while swimming, remember these rules. They apply Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health The Fourth of July is a time for celebration and fun. Here are a few tips to help you have a fun and safe time. Use sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30. If you are taking medication, check that it does have Read More…