Let’s talk about H. Pylori

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

Community Voices Blog Wins All-New England Award

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

Why do we Celebrate Juneteenth?

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?

The Power of Volunteering

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

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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

Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week

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

The Power of Partnership

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