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The Haymarket Garage will be completely closed starting on Sunday, September 29, 2019, for a maximum of 21 days. While it is closed, patients traveling to the health center will need to seek alternate parking or modes of transportation. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update on the situation when more information becomes available.
September 2019 is the 30th anniversary of National Recovery Month sponsored, by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The theme this year is “Join Forces for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger.” This observance celebrates the millions of Americans who are in recovery from mental and substance use disorders. Those who are in […]
Flu vaccine update 9/27/19: We are now offering flu vaccine to our adult and pediatric patients at scheduled primary care visits, so patients who have visits scheduled before the end of the November can get the vaccine in time for the usual flu season. Adult primary care patients who do not have an appointment this […]
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10 every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. There are a number of hotlines available to help those in distress. There are also a number of signs and risk factors to help identify […]
The recently formed North End Coalition is looking to hire two positions as part of its plan to increase its presence and battle substance use in the neighborhood and to assist community members with recovery. The open positions are for a program manager as well as an outreach worker. If possible, the Coalition would prefer […]
It is important to beat the heat and stay cool during these hot and humid days of summer. This is the kind of weather that can lead to heatstroke or heat exhaustion when you don’t take proper care of yourself. There are several important things to remember that will keep you healthy: Drink plenty of […]
Hot weather often causes people to lose their appetite, but it is important to eat and drink enough to keep you healthy. When the weather 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 […]
On Tuesday, May 28, the newly formed North End Coalition met 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 The coalition will develop a […]
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 […]
The 26th annual Taste of the North End was a huge success! Channel 5’s Erika Tarantal featured our event in her “5 for Good” segment. The original piece ran on Thursday, May 9. If you missed it, you can still see it at the link below:
