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 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…
The third annual Koukla’s Twilight clothing drive will take place this Saturday, September 27th from 11am – 5pm at the Twilight Boutique on Fleet Street in Boston’s North End. All donations this year will be given to Second Chances, Inc., a local charity that aims to provide people, materials, and the environment with a second 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…