by Mary Wright, RN, Health Educator at North End Waterfront Health North End Waterfront Health now carries Nasal Narcan, an antidote that blocks the effects of opiate overdose on the brain and lets the person breathe again. Opioid overdose is one of the leading causes of death in Massachusetts. An overdose of opiates can stop a Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, Health Educator, North End Waterfront Health Once again it has come to our attention that a number of used hypodermic needles have been found in a several locations in the North End. Here is a reminder about needle safety and the steps you should take if you see a need or get stuck Read More…
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) is conducting a brief patient satisfaction survey as part of its ongoing Community Needs Assessment. If you are a current NEW Health patient please click here to take the 10-question survey. The results will help us provide the best care to our neighborhood and patients. Thank you in advance Read More…
Stop by North End Waterfront Health at 332 Hanover Street on Thursday, February 20 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the “Circle of Red” women’s heart disease prevention event. Nurses will be on hand to provide blood pressure screenings. You can also spin the heart-health wheel for a chance to win a small prize. Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, Health Educator, North End Waterfront Health It has come to our attention that a number of used hypodermic needles have been found in a several locations in the North End. Here is a reminder about needle safety and the steps you should take if you see a need or get stuck Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator, North End Waterfront Health The weather is expected to dip back into the teens later this week, so here’s a reminder about winter safety tips: Dress in layers. Wear a hat. Wear non-skid boots. For safety and visibility, wear a brightly colored scarf or hat. Cover exposed skin with Read More…
by Mary Wright, health educator for North End Waterfront Health A new goal for the Healthy People 2020 Initiative is Adolescent Health. This goal will help to make the transition from childhood to adulthood healthier and safer. Adolescents and young adults from ages 10-24 make up 21 percent of the US population. This is a Read More…
by Marianne Aiello
Thirty years ago, physicians at the North End Community Health Center put down paper patient charts for good as the health center became the first in Massachusetts to begin using electronic medical records.
In 1981, the health center was chosen for a pilot program to adopt the then-new technology. No other community health center in the state was utilizing electronic medical records at that time.
“It was an exciting time because it was new, groundbreaking, and a pilot program,” says Diane Tanso, transportation supervisor at the health center.
It is Valentine’s Day, so what better time for Heart Health Tips from the North End Community Health Center. Also, check out the new “Health & Fitness” page under the “Living Here” menu. “7 Simple Steps” for heart health by Mary Wright, Health Educator, North End Community Health Center Since February is Heart Month, the Read More…
By Marianne Aiello of the North End Community Health Center:
Lining the stairway of the North End Community Health Center are the remnants of stained glass windows that belonged to the Baptist church that once resided at 332 Hanover St. In addition to their beautiful artistry, the decorative windows also call to mind a time when the North End did not have comprehensive health care.
Forty years ago in April, the North End Community Health Center opened its doors largely thanks to a dedicated group of community members who previously had little health care experience. The group was formed when the Massachusetts Department of Health and Hospitals called a public meeting and asked if there was a health care need in the community.
Group members agreed that there was such a need, especially because the few physicians already in the community didn’t have any hospital affiliations.
There will be a free, adult flu shots offered by the North End Community Health Center on Tuesday, November 16 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The Health Center is located at 332 Hanover St. You do not need to be insured nor a patient of the Health Center to get a free flu shot at this Read More…
Dr. Howard Koh, assistant secretary of health for Health and Human Services, visited the North End Community Health Center on Hanover St. this week. The visit is part of a campaign to increase awareness and spending on such centers as part of the rollout toward universal health care. The Boston Herald reports, “The red-brick tenements Read More…