Author: Monica Hines

Sugar Substitutes: Are They As Sweet As They Seem?

August 22, 2023

What are sugar substitutes? By: Tayla Carter, MS, LDN, Registered Dietitian (RD) at the Signature Healthcare Outpatient Nutrition Clinic Sugar substitutes, or non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), are artificial or naturally occurring substances that are used to sweeten food and beverage products, without adding sugar, and contain little to no calories. These sweeteners are often found in … More Sugar Substitutes: Are They As Sweet As They Seem?

Fostering a Supportive Environment in the Community for Harm Reduction Staff

August 15, 2023

By: Emily Ann Richmond, Marketing Coordinator at BAMSI Harm reduction is an essential public health approach aimed at minimizing the negative consequences of risky behaviors, such as substance abuse, without necessarily demanding abstinence. The dedicated and caring individuals who work in the harm reduction field, such as the staff at BAMSI”s Community Outreach, Prevention, and … More Fostering a Supportive Environment in the Community for Harm Reduction Staff

The Poop Talk: Awkward but Important Stuff: Part 1

August 2, 2023

By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT at Signature Healthcare. We don’t appreciate the small things in life until we don’t have them anymore. Such as bowel movements.  While some of us are blessed in this department, others are miserable: some more periodically so than others. We don’t really think much of it unless it becomes … More The Poop Talk: Awkward but Important Stuff: Part 1

Feeding our Community Through Love, Food & Support!

July 25, 2023

By: Meaghan Avery, Senior Program Director-Healthy Living at Old Colony YMCA. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Old Colony YMCA worked to address the immediate need for emergency food support. In October 2020, we distributed 504 food boxes per weekend via our drive-thru to members of our community in under 30 minutes, three Saturdays … More Feeding our Community Through Love, Food & Support!

Clearing Up Cholesterol

July 18, 2023

By: Eoin Moriarty, Internal Medicine Physician Assistant at Signature Healthcare As a primary care provider, I believe that a very important topic that needs to be understood with my patients is cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is in the blood. Studies show that those with elevated levels of certain cholesterols can lead to … More Clearing Up Cholesterol

Staying Connected While Celebrating Independence

July 6, 2023

By Nicole Long, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) In July, we celebrate independence! There are many older adults who can maintain their independence by living in their own houses, and some of them live alone. As an older adult, it is important to maintain relationships with those in your life or individuals in … More Staying Connected While Celebrating Independence

Pride Month

June 20, 2023

By: Sarah Gonet: Vice President of Development At BAMSI At BAMSI, we are proud to support and empower individuals with disabilities and addiction. It’s what has driven our work for nearly 50 years. This pride month, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate and honor the LGBTQIA+ community we serve – and beyond. Pride … More Pride Month

A Time to Celebrate Contributions and Legacies: Older Americans Month!

June 13, 2023

By Nicole Long, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Even though May has come to an end, we at OCES would like to extend the celebration into June! May was Older Americans Month, which recognizes and celebrates older adults’ contributions to our society. Have you heard? Massachusetts has more residents aged 60 or older than … More A Time to Celebrate Contributions and Legacies: Older Americans Month!