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In 2012, North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) opened a health center at the Charlestown High School after a request was made from the Boston Public Health Commission. Residents of the Bunker Hill Housing Development heard about the success of the school based health center and approached leaders of North End Waterfront about the possibility […]
As the holiday season rolls around and the COVID testing lines continue to fill with eager travelers, we are again reminded of the severity of this pandemic’s lasting effects. For some, this may be the first time they see their family since the pandemic began, for others, this may be the first time without a […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States. In Boston, Charlestown has the highest rate of lung cancer of all the neighborhoods. Lung Cancer Awareness Month brings awareness to the ways we can […]
What is Narcan? Narcan (Generic named drug naloxone) is a prescription medicine that temporarily stops the effect of opioids. This helps a person start breathing again and wake up from an opioid overdose. Here are some basic facts about Naloxone: only works on opioids. It has no effect on someone who has not taken opioids. […]
It’s approaching the time of year when children don their best spooky costumes and venture into the night in search of sugary treats. Every year Halloween poses risks and demands extra precautions for trick-or-treating participants and people going about their regular business. This year COVID-19 has added an element of careful consideration to your child’s […]
Smoking, Vaping, and Marijuana Use Drug Talk with Lorraine Fitzgerald: NEW Health Charlestown Recovery Coach
Health care providers and researchers don’t know the exact causes of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). However, there are some things you can do to help reduce the risk of SIDS: Place your baby on his or her back for all sleep times—naps and at night. Use a firm, flat sleep surface, such as a […]
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 […]
Domestic violence affects millions of Americans, both women and men, of every race, religion, and culture. It’s not just physical abuse — it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, threats and isolation. Since the start of the coronavirus crisis there has been a spike in abuse. The public health measures designed to slow coronavirus disease have created […]
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 […]
