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This is the fourth post in the Workers’ Rights blog series, which covers workplace safety, fair wages, workplace benefits, workers’ compensation, and more in Massachusetts. The first post in the Workers’ Rights blog series covered workplace safety and how to file a complaint. However, it’s …Continue Reading Workers’ Rights in Massachusetts: Workers’ Compensation
No one wants to spend their summer worrying about ticks and mosquitoes. Although it’s hard to escape these pests altogether, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites — and the illnesses they can cause. The Department …Continue Reading Protect Your Home and Family Against Ticks and Mosquitoes
Whether you’re biking to get in shape, get to work, or have some fun, the Commonwealth has something to offer. The Department of Public Health (DPH), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), and the Department of …Continue Reading Cycling in Massachusetts
For many people in Massachusetts, eating healthy food isn’t easy because of limited resources or mobility. If you need help putting fresh, nutritious food on the table, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) offer several nutrition …Continue Reading Find State Nutrition Programs to Help You Eat Better
If you have received or renewed your driver’s license or state ID, you have probably heard a familiar question: “Would you like to be an organ and tissue donor?” Feb. 14 is National Donor Day — a day to raise awareness of what it means …Continue Reading National Donor Day: Give the Gift of Life
Agencies and organizations across Massachusetts offer a diverse range of programs for elders, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. MassOptions, run by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), helps you navigate through the Commonwealth’s programs and services to find the right one that …Continue Reading Find Care Services with MassOptions
With cold and flu season underway, it’s important to take precautions so you and your loved ones can stay healthy. The Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide information on protecting yourself from colds and the flu, …Continue Reading Four Ways to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
According to the Department of Public Health (DPH), breast cancer was the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Massachusetts between 2007 and 2011. Catching it early makes a big difference — between 2004 and 2010, the five-year survival rate of women who were diagnosed …Continue Reading How to Stay Informed About Breast Cancer
Whether it’s your children’s first day of kindergarten or their senior year of high school, one of your biggest responsibilities as a parent is to keep them healthy. That means more than just three square meals a day — exercise, oral hygiene, sleep, and illness …Continue Reading How to Keep Children Healthy This School Year
The number of annual deaths related to opioid use in Massachusetts increased dramatically between 2000 and 2014, according to the Department of Public Health (DPH). Parents should be aware that young people are at high risk of becoming involved in this fatal epidemic. Data provided …Continue Reading Opioid Abuse in Massachusetts: What Parents Need to Know
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