Yesterday we learned of the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd. This is a step in the right direction. This verdict is not an example of the system working, but rather, an example of the people working to hold the system accountable: the individual people witnessing police brutality […]
With the killing of #DaunteWright, police brutality is once again at the center of our national and local conversation. Anti-Black violence and police brutality are harmful to our society and to public health. Our Mayor, Kim Janey, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) agree that racism is a public health issue. Here at NEWH, […]
Over the past year, there has been a rise in acts of hate and violence perpetrated against people of Asian descent. We have witnessed this behavior in the killing of multiple people in Atlanta March 16th, in verbal comments made toward our staff, and in other examples across our communities and the country. Here at […]
Up to 45 million people living in the United States suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Although IBS is common, patients are often stigmatized and misunderstood, and their symptoms have a significant impact on their quality of life. Guidelines for Living with IBS Don’t spend time and worry about what your symptoms may or may not mean. Start […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The most important thing we can do to help children thrive is to support families before they reach a crisis. 5 ways to help prevent child abuse Be a nurturing parent. Children need to know that they are special, loved, and capable of following their dreams. Help a […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
