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Safe Food Handling While You Enjoy the Wonders of Summer Eating

May 27, 2025

Summer is the season for picnics, barbecues, and outdoor feasts. But as the heat rises, so does the risk of foodborne illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) remind us that warm weather and outdoor conditions make proper food handling essential for enjoying summer meals safely. Cleanliness Is … More Safe Food Handling While You Enjoy the Wonders of Summer Eating

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Fresh Air, Fresh Start

May 21, 2025

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

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Understanding Seasonal Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief

March 25, 2025

Spring is on its way, and with it comes seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, affecting millions of Americans each year. These allergies occur when the immune system reacts to airborne substances that are normally harmless, such as pollen and mold spores. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … More Understanding Seasonal Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief

Self-Care is Key for Young Parents

September 24, 2024

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

Our Healthcare Heroes!

September 10, 2024

By Dennis Carman — President and CEO of United Way of Greater Plymouth County Warning: What follows is my own humble opinion. Your mileage may vary with your own individual experiences. Let’s take a few moments out of our chaotic and crazy world to consider something, I think, is truly remarkable, something wholly good. Tragically, our … More Our Healthcare Heroes!

Have You Got a Primary Care Provider?

August 27, 2024

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?

Breastfeeding Support for All

August 20, 2024

By Kylie Spiro — Communications Coordinator for BAMSI National Breastfeeding Month (NBM), observed annually in August in the United States, traces its history to the early 1990s. The celebration was initially established as National Breastfeeding Week until the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) expanded it to a month-long observance in 2011. This expansion raised awareness … More Breastfeeding Support for All

Old Colony Y Opens Renovated Market

August 7, 2024

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

Prioritizing Staff Wellness and Recognition

July 16, 2024

By Georgina Correia — Program Supervisor Greater Brockton Healthy Families At Greater Brockton Healthy Families, we believe that taking care of our staff is just as important as taking care of the families we serve. During June, we made it a priority to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our team. To … More Prioritizing Staff Wellness and Recognition

Introducing Brockton Healthy Families

March 5, 2024

by Maria Almeida, Program Coordinator with Greater Brockton Healthy Families The Greater Brockton Healthy Families is part of a statewide program providing free, voluntary, and confidential home-visiting support to first-time moms and dads ages 24 and under. The services can begin during pregnancy and extend through their child’s third birthday. Our services include child development, family health … More Introducing Brockton Healthy Families