The latest from NEW Health
Flu vaccine update 9/29/20: At this time, adult and pediatric patients followed at NEW Health for primary care can get a flu shot during a regular medical visit. Adult primary care patients can now schedule nurse flu shot appointments as well, by calling our main number and asking to book a nurse visit for a flu […]
Sleep is important for good health. We need between 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Good sleep can increase productivity, efficiency and health. It can increase your immune system functioning and decrease susceptibility to viral illness. Stress can cause poor sleep. Signs of Insomnia: Waking up tired Waking up many times during the night Waking […]
Recovery Month can be defined as a national observance held every September to celebrate how individuals with both mental health and substance use issues can live healthy, meaningful and rewarding lives. This month has a dual purpose to educate communities and the public about addiction and mental health so that we can understand the tremendous […]
Since the start of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 virtual events have become a huge part of our new norm. Whether it be catching up with high-risk relatives, having a virtual drink night with friends, or attending one of your favorite annual events via Zoom, we are all well versed in the convenience and […]
On June 26 the Charlestown Mother’s Association conducted a fundraising campaign to help NEW Health Charlestown’s food insecurity program. In just over a week the campaign raised $1,300. The proceeds were used to purchase much-needed grocery store gift certificates to provide to food-insecure children at the Harvard-Kent school in Charlestown. Due to the pandemic, NEW […]
Hot weather often causes people to lose their appetite but it is important to eat and drink enough to keep you healthy. When it is hot and you do not feel like eating big meals, have 5 or 6 smaller snack-like meals during the day. Be sure to drink plenty of water…at least 8 glasses […]
Mosquito borne diseases are spread by infected mosquitos. West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are found in Massachusetts.EEE is rare in MA. There are outbreaks every 10-20 years. The latest outbreak began in 2019. WNV has been found in MA every year since 2000. To protect yourself from mosquito borne diseases: Be […]
Gardening Tutorials In May of 2017, NEW Health began a rooftop garden at our 15 Tufts Street location. Students from the Harvard-Kent School and the Charlestown ABCD Head Start Program visit throughout the summer to learn about gardening, help grow the crops, and sample some of the fresh produce. Produce from the garden is then […]
Due to the efforts of Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, North End Waterfront (NEW) Health will begin offering COVID-19 testing to North End residents in the Nazzaro Center parking lot beginning June 30 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Testing will be conducted twice a week each Tuesday and Thursday until it is determined that additional testing […]
On Friday, which was the 4-year anniversary of the bombing of the Pulse nightclub that killed 49 members of the LGBTQ community, the Trump administration finalized a rule that would remove non-discriminatory protections for LGBTQ people when it comes to health care and health insurance. These protections were laid out in the Affordable Care Act […]
