The Eliot School in Boston’s North End celebrated the joy of reading aloud with its first annual Read Aloud Day on Wednesday, February 12. Teachers, students, and guest community readers from North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) read aloud to Eliot students across all three buildings encompassing grades Kindergarten through 8. Eliot Principal Traci Walker Read More…
Refreshing citrus is now in season! Brighten your plate with oranges, clementines, tangerines, and more. Citrus fruits are packed with flavor and offer impressive health benefits. Here are 5 reasons to make citrus part of your diet today! Citrus is high in fiber and low in calories. These fruits are an excellent source of vitamin Read More…
February is American Heart Month. Each year, the American Heart Association kicks the month of awareness off with the National “Go Red for Women” campaign. This year, Go Red for Women Day is designated for Friday, February 7, 2020. Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women. It kills more women than all cancers Read More…
National Glaucoma Awareness Month is an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages. Read More…
According to Mass.gov, Massachusetts confirmed 1,091 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2019, with the possibility of an estimated 332 to 407 additional deaths. While this number represents a decrease compared with previous years, opioid-related deaths continue to be a devastating epidemic for the city of Boston. It is important to remember that opioid-related deaths are preventable Read More…
The North End Christmas Fund Luncheon Committee visited the Eliot K-8 School earlier this week to donate $2,000 worth of grocery gift cards from Star Market to help support Eliot students as well as their families. The Christmas Fund Luncheon is an annual event that raises money to help support North End families who are Read More…
The North End Waterfront (NEW) Health along with the Nazzaro Center will be offering once again babysitting classes for children ages 11 and up. Registration will be on Thursday January 30 at the health center between 4-5pm. Classes will be 4pm – 5pm on February 6, 13, 27 and March 5. Read more below.
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) is seeking residents of the North End to participate in a community focus group. The focus group will be conducted at the health center, located at 332 Hanover Street, on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 5:30 PM. This is part of a community needs assessment that the health center Read More…
In light of a recent high-profile news story, it is important to spread awareness around suicides and suicide prevention. According to the CDC, suicide is at a 30-year high. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States; 54% of suicide deaths are not related to mental health issues. Suicide is defined Read More…
During cold and flu season, handwashing is the best way to prevent yourself and your family from getting sick. Germs are everywhere; they get on our hands and items that we touch. Handwashing can prevent 1 in 5 respiratory infections such as cold and flu, and 1 in 3 diarrhea-related illnesses. Do not use hand Read More…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched Ready, Set, PrEP, a national program that makes medications for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), taken daily to prevent HIV, available at no cost to people without prescription drug insurance coverage. HHS’s Health Resources and Services Administration’s Health Center program will support Ready, Set, PrEP by working closely with Read More…
Today is the Great American Smokeout; a day in which smokers are encouraged to stop using tobacco for 24 hours. Quitting for just one day is an important step to living a healthier life; smokers can use it as a day to develop a plan to quit for good. The day also calls attention to Read More…