The latest from NEW Health
North End Waterfront (NEW) Health donated another round of grocery store gift certificates to the Eliot and Harvard-Kent schools in May 2020. The money for these donations was generated through NEW Health’s food insecurity program, Over the Bridge. Among other funds raised, NEW Health received an $800 donation from North End Athletic Association (NEAA) for […]
North End Waterfront (NEW) Health opened a pop-up COVID-19 testing site at the Villa Michelangelo senior housing facility in the North End of Boston on May 28, 2020. The population of the Villa Michelangelo is 62 and above making them a high-risk population for COVID-19 infection. The testing site came to fruition after multiple residents […]
With the lowest amount of COVID testing of any Boston neighborhood, the Charlestown community has been mostly neglected during this pandemic. However, that is about to change with the opening of a new testing site operated by NEW Health Charlestown. Located at 15 Tufts Street, the site has walk-up or drive-thru capabilities and is available […]
The Boston Resiliency Fund recently awarded NEW Health Charlestown, located at 15 Tufts St, a $60,000 grant. The grant will help NEW Health Charlestown open their COVID-19 testing site located right behind the health center. As a recipient of federal funds and part of the nation’s network of 1,600 community health centers in 15,000 communities […]
Under the leadership of Gov. Charlie Baker, a collaboration between the Department of Public Health and the global organization, Partners in Health, was created to stop silent and community spread of COVID-19. NEW Health will lead efforts in the North End and Charlestown to find every close contact of a person with COVID-19, test every […]
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mass General Hospital has been at the center of Boston’s unified fight against this new strain of coronavirus. The hospital has steadfastly turned its resources towards the issues at hand. Just to scratch the surface, front line health care workers have been seeing an increasing number of patients […]
During this public health emergency created by the spread of COVID-19, NEW Health has continuously put the safety of our patients and staff at the forefront of our concerns. One of the tough but important decisions that we’ve had to make is the postponement of all routine dental treatment. This is in accordance with the […]
Following a healthy diet and making positive lifestyle choices will help keep you strong and healthy. Although there are no direct proven links to lifestyle and enhanced immunity, the following tips may be beneficial in keeping your immune system strong and ready to fight infection. Eat a diet high in vegetables and fruit. Aim to […]
NEW Health is open for emergency visits in all departments. We are asking all patients with flu-like symptoms or any other issue to call their provider and we will decide if you need an in person or virtual visit. If you have an existing scheduled visit and we have not yet called you, please contact […]
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 […]
