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Sepsis Awareness Month shines the spotlight on sepsis, a serious complication that affects thousands of people in the United States every year. During the month of September, we encourage you to learn more about sepsis, including the symptoms, risk factors, and steps you can take …Continue Reading Say Sepsis and Save Lives
“If we are going to survive, we must build communities of caring and connection.” – Cecile Andrews It’s National Suicide Prevention Week, and there is no better time to begin or renew our commitment to taking care of ourselves and each other. Too many people have …Continue Reading A Renewed Commitment to Take Care of Ourselves and Each Other
The September meeting of the Public Health Council featured two votes on final amendments to regulations, followed by a series of informational presentations on current public health issues and initiatives. First, the Council took up for consideration final amendments to regulations related to 105 CMR …Continue Reading Highlights of the September 13th Public Health Council Meeting
Just recently, the New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Mass Farmers’ Markets, hosted the 33rd annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest. The contest was held in the amazing KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market, courtesy of the …Continue Reading It’s Tomato Time!
It’s Back To School season so make sure your child is up to date on all recommended vaccines. Getting vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health. Diseases can quickly …Continue Reading Send Your Children Back to School Protected from Serious Diseases
By Kiara Roffo Now that summer is here and temperatures are rising, drinking water is even more important. During the summer months, I try to drink as much water as I can. I’m known for carrying around a water bottle everywhere I go! Our bodies …Continue Reading Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat!
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Think back to when you were in school – do you remember seeing pipes that looked like they were covered in white paper mache and those colorful floor tiles? There is a good chance that those pipe coverings and floor tiles contained asbestos. Asbestos is …Continue Reading Asbestos: An Old Health Hazard Still With Us Today
Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless radioactive gas. Radon is created when naturally occurring elements such as uranium and radium in rocks and soil break down during a process called radioactive decay. Once radon is emitted, it migrates upwards to the ground surface through …Continue Reading Exposure to Radon Increases Your Risk for Lung Cancer
National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that children need vaccines right from the start. August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Immunizations represent one of the greatest public health accomplishments of the 20th century. The purpose of NIAM is to celebrate the benefits of …Continue Reading Vaccinating on Time is Important for Disease Protection
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