by Dennis P. Carman—President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County Now, before you consider not reading this blog post because you worry that it may try to convince you to pursue any particular religious direction, remain calm and read on. Though I do practice a specific religion, my walk of faith over the years … More The Puzzle of the Power of Prayer
by Dena Miller — Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers at Family & Community Resources, Inc. June is a great month packed with tons of fun celebrations and events for LGBTQ+ Pride. But it is also an opportunity to learn more about the needs and challenges faced by the queer community and ways we can support … More Domestic Violence Awareness and Pride Month
By Eoin Moriarity — Internal Medicine Physician Assistant at Signature Healthcare A common case pattern I’ve started to notice in my practice is the following: 30-year-old male recently immigrated from the Caribbean to the US reports experiencing ongoing episodes of abdominal pain and excessive belching. Upon exam, this appears to be stereotypical gastroesophageal reflux disease … More Let’s talk about H. Pylori
The Community Voices for Health Blog brought home a gold award for blogs at the 2024 Lamplighter Awards ceremony, which is hosted annually by the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NEHSCo). NESHCo’s Annual Lamplighter Awards recognizes outstanding achievements in healthcare communications across New England. With several major awards and hundreds of entries each year, … More Community Voices Blog Wins All-New England Award
By Kylie Spiro — Communications Coordinator for BAMSI June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a very important day in American history. This holiday is considered the “longest running African American holiday” and is celebrated annually to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. While Juneteenth has been celebrated in the U.S., particularly … More Why do we Celebrate Juneteenth?
By Tayla Carter, MS, RD, LDN — Registered Dietitian (RD) at the Signature Healthcare Outpatient Nutrition Clinic Preventing dehydration is an important part of summer safety! Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluids than you take in and your body does not have enough water to function. Water makes up about 60% of body weight … More Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated This Summer
By Meaghan Avery – Healthy Living Program Director for the Old Colony YMCA Each year, community and business leaders, parents, teens, and individuals give back through volunteerism at Old Colony Y. Volunteers help support our community’s most pressing needs through a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Many of our program’s accomplishments are due … More The Power of Volunteering
By Nicole Long, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) May is an important month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health. It provides an opportunity to foster a deeper understanding of mental health concerns and promote the availability of mental health services within our communities. Times have changed. Mental health and self-care (caring for … More May is Mental Health Awareness Month
By Katelyn McSweeney, Social Worker, Signature Healthcare Last month, we at Signature Healthcare celebrated Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) from April 11–17. I didn’t get a chance to write about it in April, but it’s so important that one week per year isn’t really enough. We celebrate this week to raise awareness of racial inequities … More Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week
By Maria Alemida, Program Coordinator, Brockton Healthy Families In a vibrant community like Brockton, fostering health and wellness for families is a collective effort that requires collaboration and creativity. This year, Brockton Healthy Families embarked on a six-week series designed to support and empower families in Brockton. Through strategic partnerships with community organizations, such as … More The Power of Partnership
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