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September marks Sepsis Awareness Month, which brings public education and awareness to this serious medical condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United States every year. Sepsis is caused by the body’s response to infection. Left untreated, it can lead to tissue …Continue Reading September is Sepsis Awareness Month
We know many of you are worried about the flu this season. Commissioner Monica Bharel and Dr. Al DeMaria have a video message for you about how you can protect yourself, your loved ones and the public from the flu. Take these steps: Cover your …Continue Reading How You Can Protect Yourself from the Flu
Did you know that there are over 100,000 motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts every year and that people are injured in nearly 40,000 of these crashes? Motor vehicle crashes are everyday tragedies that can change lives in a matter of seconds. Wearing a seat belt …Continue Reading The Data Confirms It: Seatbelts Really Do Save Lives
This month’s meeting of the Public Health Council included consideration of three Determination of Need (DoN) requests, a vote on proposed amendments to existing regulations and an informational presentation on the Prevention and Wellness Trust. First the Council heard a request from Shields Signature Imaging, LLC to begin …Continue Reading Highlights of the December 16th Public Health Council Meeting
As aulas recomeçaram, o que pode ser um momento estressante para pais e adolescentes. A transição do horário mais folgado do verão para um ano escolar novo, cheio de dever de casa, novos colegas e atividades programadas, pode causar uma mistura de ansiedade, expectativas e …Continue Reading De Volta Às Aulas: Dicas de Bem-Estar Mental para Pais e Pessoas que Cuidam de Adolescentes
El regreso a clases puede ser un período estresante para los adolescentes y padres por igual. La transición de un horario de verano más relajado a un nuevo año escolar, lleno de caras nuevas, tareas y actividades programadas, puede crear una mezcla de ansiedad, anticipación …Continue Reading De regreso a clases: Consejos para los padres/cuidadores de adolescentes
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