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…
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…
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…
by Mary Wright, nurse educator for North End Waterfront Health Halloween is just around the corner, so it’s time to review a few tips to help keep everyone safe. Don’t trick or treat alone. Go trick-or-treating with an adult. Visit only people that you know. Trick or treat in your own neighborhood. Be sure your Read More…
NEW Health is partnering with Norma Reppucci MA, RN, LADCI, to create a local support group for anyone affected by substance misuse. The group, held monthly, will provide support, resources, and information about substance misuse. More information is below. Resolve: A group for those affected by substance misuse. All are welcome Where: Nazzaro Community Center When: Read More…
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…
North End Waterfront Health, located at 332 Hanover St., is conducting a survey in order to gauge the health needs of the neighborhood. The 31-question survey is confidential and anonymous – you do not need to provide any identifiers to take the survey. You also do not need to be a patient at the health Read More…
by Dr. John Foster, Chief Medical Officer for 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 yourself and others from getting or spreading the flu. We encourage all of our patients to consider getting a flu Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator for 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 before that first day of school: Immunizations need to be up to Read More…
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…