World Breastfeeding Week took place from August 1-7

October 1, 2024

By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker Center for Healthy Beginnings Although World Breastfeeding Week took place in early August, its goals of raising awareness and promoting breastfeeding are important all year. This year, the week’s theme was “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.” The campaign’s goals included: Here are some facts released in … More World Breastfeeding Week took place from August 1-7

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!

An Opportunity for Fun and Community Action in One!

September 3, 2024

By Dena Miller — Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers at Family and Community Resources Are you looking for a fun way for yourself and your family and friends to spend the day? Are you interested in opportunities that allow you to connect with neighbors while supporting those in the greatest need in our community? … More An Opportunity for Fun and Community Action in One!

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

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Reopens Today

August 13, 2024

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is now open. The hospital closed in February 2023 after an electrical fire. In the months since, the hospital has replaced and upgraded its infrastructure and worked tirelessly to enhance and revamp its facilities including:  As it reopens, the following hospital services/programs remain closed:  In remarks about reopening, Signature Healthcare President … More Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Reopens Today

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

July 30, 2024

By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker, Healthy Beginnings Racial and ethnic minority populations throughout the United States experience higher rates of death and disease across a wide range of health conditions when compared with their white counterparts. Hispanic men and women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with and die from liver and … More July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month