North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and the North End Waterfront (NEW) Health Center held our annual Drug Awareness Day at St. John School on Friday, May 24 for close to 100 middle school age students. Both agencies partner with the Boston Police Area A-1, Eliot School, St. John School, and several other agencies to provide Read More…
The newly formed North End Coalition met this week to start formulating a strategy for preventing and addressing the substance misuse affecting our community. The Coalition is looking to hire a program director and community outreach worker through federal and state funding. Once a director is hired, the Coalition will develop a strategic plan based Read More…
Don’t Fry Day has been observed in the United States for several years and is dedicated to raising awareness about protecting skin from the Sun so that it can’t cause cancer and other damage. The day is held on the Friday before Memorial Day – May 24 this year. Skin cancer is the most common Read More…
May is Vision Awareness Month. More than 20 million Americans suffer from severe vision loss. While not all eye diseases can be prevented, there are simple steps that everyone can take to help their eyes remain healthy now and reduce their chances of vision loss in the future. Here are the top 10 tips from Read More…
Residents and community partners held a meeting on Monday, April 22 at North End Waterfront Health on Hanover Street to address the growing substance use and misuse issues currently plaguing the North End community. The latest Healthy Boston Report issued by the Boston Public Health Commission shows that substance misuse mortality has increased for opioids Read More…
Raffle tickets for gift baskets are now on sale at the North End Waterfront Health Center, 332 Hanover Street, for this year’s Taste of the North End. Each year, health center staff members come together to donate and create lovely baskets in support of this event. Raffle tickets can be purchased outside of the health Read More…
April is National Distracted Driving Month. It’s a great opportunity to raise awareness and to consider our own driving habits and eliminate any possible dangers. Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention away from driving. These activities include talking and texting, eating and drinking, talking to others in the car and viewing the navigation Read More…
Beginning today and running through the weekend, thousands of providers and health center advocates are gathering in Washington, D.C., to chart a path forward and fan out across Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers. James Luisi, chief executive of NEW Health in Boston’s North End and board chair for the National Association of Community Health Read More…
March is National Nutrition Month and North End Waterfront Health challenges you to eat better! Making small changes in your food and beverage choices can help you follow a healthy diet and lead to better health. A healthy diet can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases (like Read More…
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) has moved the pediatric department to the second floor, after many years of sharing space with adult medicine on the first floor. The space is newly renovated and will be dedicated entirely to pediatric care. The NEW Health pediatric department provides complete care for children from birth to age Read More…
February is National Kids Dental Health Month. Here are some guidelines for good dental health for your child. Children should brush their teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and clean between their teeth daily. Children should eat a healthy diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks. Children should see a dentist regularly for Read More…
Winter sports are a great way to get out and enjoy the cold and snow. But these sports can be dangerous. Here is some information to help you stay safe. The most common winter sport injuries are sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures and head injuries. Most happen at the end of the day as people become Read More…