By Dennis Carman — President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County I was inspired by Nicole Long, President & CEO of OCES and her recent article celebrating Older American’s Month to reflect on my grandfathers and (of course) a song comes to mind. My grandfathers were very different from each other. My maternal … More Hello in There…
By Meagan Avery — Senior Program Director, Healthy Living Old Colony YMCA As New Englanders, we know too well how the cold, unpredictable winter weather and short, dark days can make it tough to stay active and eat well. Motivation tends to hibernate right along with us. But with warmer, sunnier days on the horizon, … More Fresh Air, Fresh Start
By Maria Almeida — Program Coordinator Greater Brockton Healthy Families At Greater Brockton Healthy Families, we recognize that fathers play a vital role in a child’s growth and development. A father’s presence can influence everything from emotional stability and academic achievement to social development and long-term well-being. That’s why our program is deeply committed to … More The Importance of Engaging Fathers in Family Life
Megan Libby, one of the newest bloggers to join Community Voices for Health, is the Counselor and Coordinator of Student Services at Brockton Hospital School of Nursing. In today’s video blog post, she discusses growing up in Rockland with a single mom and two siblings and how those experiences help her understand students’ social, emotional, … More Helping People Motivates Megan Libby
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!
By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker Center for Healthy Beginnings November is caregiver month, a time when family caregivers deserve recognition for the difficult and valuable work they are doing for their families. It is a time dedicated to honoring and recognizing the millions of family caregivers who provide crucial support and care to … More Celebrate National Caregiver Month
By Maria Almeida — Program Coordinator Greater Brockton Healthy Families At the Greater Brockton Healthy Families, we believe connection is at the heart of every thriving community. Whether it’s strengthening bonds between families or fostering collaboration with other local organizations, our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for people to come together. This past October, … More Building Connections Through Community and Celebration
By Megan Libby — Coordinator for Counseling and Student Services Brockton Hospital School of Nursing It’s that time of year again – a time when we are so busy trying to be joyful that we forget to feel joy. According to the American Psychological Association, 35 percent of people report that their stress increases around … More Don’t Forget the Joy
By Maria Almeida — Program Coordinator Greater Brockton Healthy Families Mental health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and interact with the world around us. For young parents, the demands of caring for a child while balancing other responsibilities can be overwhelming. Similarly, staff members in caregiving or educational roles … More Self-Care is Key for Young Parents
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
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