By Dennis Carman — President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County Too many years ago when I was a graduate student at School of Social Work at “The” Ohio State University, I remember being captivated by learning that we could prevent a host of our physical, emotional and social problems simply by having … More One for All and All for Health!
Courtesy of the National Institutes of Health Many of us make New Year’s resolutions. Few of us manage to complete them. According to the National Institutes of Health, a few common strategies can help you be one of those few, successful resolution-keepers. “Change is always possible,” says Dr. Linda Nebeling, an expert in behavioral change … More Make Resolutions that Stick
By Kylie Spiro, — Communications Coordinator at BAMSI As we bid farewell to another year and step into 2025, many of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. While the tradition of setting goals is often associated with fitness, finances, and personal achievements, one area that deserves more attention is mental health. After all, … More Set Your Mind Up for Success: Mental Health Habits to Embrace in the New Year
By Nicole Long — CEO of Old Colony Elder Services The American Society on Aging (ASA) will recognize Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 9, 2024. Modeled after the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons (Oct. 1), this day is an opportunity to highlight the prejudice of ageism and its effects. One of the most … More Ageism Awareness Day: A positive self-perception of aging is key
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 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 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
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 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
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