By Dennis Carman — President and CEO of United Way of Greater Plymouth County Warning: What follows is my own humble opinion. Your mileage may vary with your own individual experiences. Let’s take a few moments out of our chaotic and crazy world to consider something, I think, is truly remarkable, something wholly good. Tragically, our … More Our Healthcare Heroes!
By Dena Miller — Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers at Family and Community Resources Are you looking for a fun way for yourself and your family and friends to spend the day? Are you interested in opportunities that allow you to connect with neighbors while supporting those in the greatest need in our community? … More An Opportunity for Fun and Community Action in One!
By Eoin Moriarity, PA — Internal Medicine Primary Care Provider Signature Medical Group Emergency departments around the country regularly see people with problems that could have been prevented with routine medical care. From high blood pressure or high blood sugar to dizziness, fainting, and even cancer, many medical conditions can be prevented or caught early … More Have You Got a Primary Care Provider?
By Kylie Spiro — Communications Coordinator for BAMSI National Breastfeeding Month (NBM), observed annually in August in the United States, traces its history to the early 1990s. The celebration was initially established as National Breastfeeding Week until the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) expanded it to a month-long observance in 2011. This expansion raised awareness … More Breastfeeding Support for All
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is now open. The hospital closed in February 2023 after an electrical fire. In the months since, the hospital has replaced and upgraded its infrastructure and worked tirelessly to enhance and revamp its facilities including: As it reopens, the following hospital services/programs remain closed: In remarks about reopening, Signature Healthcare President … More Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Reopens Today
By Meghan Avery — Senior Program Director-Healthy Living Old Colony YMCA On July 25, the Old Colony YMCA held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the newly renovated Y Community Market at its Stoughton branch, located at 445 Central St., Stoughton, Mass. Renovations which began earlier this year are now complete, and shoppers can … More Old Colony Y Opens Renovated Market
By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker, Healthy Beginnings Racial and ethnic minority populations throughout the United States experience higher rates of death and disease across a wide range of health conditions when compared with their white counterparts. Hispanic men and women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with and die from liver and … More July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
So you’ve got a spot on your skin; it looks a little funny; maybe it itches or has changed shape. Should you see a doctor about it or let it ride? Check out Community Voices Blogger and Signature Healthcare Physician Assistant Eoin Moriarity’s video for his advice on when to see a doctor about a … More Is This Mole Cancer or Not?
By Georgina Correia — Program Supervisor Greater Brockton Healthy Families At Greater Brockton Healthy Families, we believe that taking care of our staff is just as important as taking care of the families we serve. During June, we made it a priority to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our team. To … More Prioritizing Staff Wellness and Recognition
By Nicole Long — CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Disability Pride Month, celebrated every July, commemorates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which became law in July 1990 and extends civil rights protections to people with disabilities. It is a time to celebrate people with disabilities and honor the history and achievements of the … More July is Disability Pride Month
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