So you’ve got a spot on your skin; it looks a little funny; maybe it itches or has changed shape. Should you see a doctor about it or let it ride? Check out Community Voices Blogger and Signature Healthcare Physician Assistant Eoin Moriarity’s video for his advice on when to see a doctor about a … More Is This Mole Cancer or Not?
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
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
by Dennis P. Carman—President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County Now, before you consider not reading this blog post because you worry that it may try to convince you to pursue any particular religious direction, remain calm and read on. Though I do practice a specific religion, my walk of faith over the years … More The Puzzle of the Power of Prayer
by Dena Miller — Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers at Family & Community Resources, Inc. June is a great month packed with tons of fun celebrations and events for LGBTQ+ Pride. But it is also an opportunity to learn more about the needs and challenges faced by the queer community and ways we can support … More Domestic Violence Awareness and Pride Month
By Eoin Moriarity — Internal Medicine Physician Assistant at Signature Healthcare A common case pattern I’ve started to notice in my practice is the following: 30-year-old male recently immigrated from the Caribbean to the US reports experiencing ongoing episodes of abdominal pain and excessive belching. Upon exam, this appears to be stereotypical gastroesophageal reflux disease … More Let’s talk about H. Pylori
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 Tayla Carter, MS, RD, LDN — Registered Dietitian (RD) at the Signature Healthcare Outpatient Nutrition Clinic Preventing dehydration is an important part of summer safety! Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluids than you take in and your body does not have enough water to function. Water makes up about 60% of body weight … More Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated This Summer
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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