The latest from NEW Health
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 […]
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 sports injuries are sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures, and head injuries. Most happen at the end of the day as people become […]
North End Waterfront Health is excited to offer patients acupuncture services. Appointments will be available on Tuesdays at both the North End and Charlestown locations. Appointment times are as follows: Charlestown: 1 PM to 4 PM North End: 5 PM to 8 PM Individual Sessions: Treatment lasts 60 minutes and includes individualized acupuncture points based […]
For many, the new year is a time to reflect and consider making lifestyle changes that will improve aspects of their life. Resolutions are made to try new things or attempt to live healthier. For those interested, the CDC has put together a list of tips for living healthier in 2019: 1. Commit to a […]
The many similarities between the common cold and the flu can sometimes cause difficulty for people in understanding which they are suffering from. However, there are distinct differences that can help distinguish between the two. The New England Patient and Family Advisory Council has created a chart to help better understand each ailment and the […]
National Hand Washing week occurs between December 2-8 2018 and is a fantastic way to promote better hygiene and reduce respiratory illnesses – particularly with children. Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person […]
November is COPD Awareness Month; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a serious lung disease that makes it hard for people to breath. COPD can also be referred to as chronic bronchitis or emphysema. When you have COPD, the airways are partially blocked so it makes it hard to get air […]
If you or someone you know is looking for a job in the healthcare field, consider joining North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health). We are looking to fill several positions in our North End and Charlestown offices. Open positions are listed below: Dentist – 2 years of experience or residency required. Full and part-time positions […]
Dear Community, As the leader of a community health center already challenged by a statewide nursing shortage, we are joining the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers in opposing Question 1. The proposed mandated nurse staffing levels at hospitals would drain nurses from community-based primary care settings. It is at these community-based settings that critical […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats, and emotional or psychological abuse. The frequency and severity of […]
