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by Jennifer Mayer & Terri Mendoza September marks Whole Grains Month! You probably already know that whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. Here are just a few reasons why keeping the grain whole is worth celebrating: Whole grains are high in …Continue Reading Celebrate with Whole Grains in September!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and there is no better time to begin or renew our commitment to taking care of ourselves and each other. Too many people have been affected by the tragedy of suicide, either directly or indirectly, and we in the …Continue Reading September Is Suicide Prevention Month
Kinnari Chitalia, RD, LDN, CLC, a nutritionist at the Dorchester North WIC Program, shares another favorite—and healthy—traditional recipe! Green pulao is a delicious rice recipe with aromatic blends of onion, cilantro, mint leaves and other traditional Indian spices. This dish goes especially well with …Continue Reading Go Green with Green Pulao!
Today’s monthly meeting of the Public Health Council featured a pair of Determination of Need (DoN) requests followed by two informational presentations on the status of regulations proposed to be rescinded. First, the Council took up a Determination of Need requests from Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital New England LLC …Continue Reading Highlights of the September 16th Public Health Council Meeting
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), reports that 3 out of every 4 car seats are used incorrectly. Choosing the right car seat can be overwhelming. There are many models to choose from, such as convertible and “all-in-one” or “3-in-1,” forward-facing, rear-facing, and booster …Continue Reading Car Seats Recommendations!
Muchas personas consideran que las emergencias y los desastres son cosas que les suceden a otras personas, no a ellos. Pero la verdad es que en los últimos años aquí en Massachusetts hemos tenido un buen número de emergencias, y con frecuencia han sido cosas …Continue Reading Sepa, Planifique, Prepárese
Many people feel that emergencies and disasters are things that happen to other people, not to themselves. But the fact is that here in Massachusetts, we’ve had our share of emergencies over the past few years and often they’ve been things we were not expecting. …Continue Reading Know, Plan, Prepare
By Cassandra Becker It’s nearing the end of summer and time for that last summer hurrah. But if you are like most families, it’s also time to start getting ready for your kids to go back to school. Summer offered lots of fresh fruits and …Continue Reading Back to School Already?? Quick & Healthy Lunch Tips!
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