by the Signature Healthcare Communications Team As we gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, this time of year reminds us how important it is to recognize the people who matter most to us. Most of us intuitively understand that there are rewards to recognizing the good in our lives and being grateful for it. … More A Season of Gratitude and Good Health
By Nicole Long, CEO of OCES November is National Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor caregivers. According to the “Caregiving in the U.S. 2025” report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, one in four adults provides ongoing care for an older adult, a person with a disability, or someone living with … More Honoring Caregivers
By the Signature Healthcare Communications Team We just set clocks back this weekend, a sure sign the days are growing shorter and the temperatures are dropping. At this time of year, many of us start to feel a little different. You could be less energetic, less motivated, or simply “off.” For some, these seasonal changes … More Caring for Your Mental Health as the Seasons Change
From: Dena Miller, Family and Community Resources, Inc. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men will experience abuse from an intimate partner in their lifetime, and yet there is still so much confusion over what “counts” as abusive. Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we went back to DV101 and lay out some truths … More Back to Basics: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
by: The Signature Healthcare Communications Team As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, so does our focus on keeping families healthy. October marks the beginning of flu season and now is the best time to protect yourself and your loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), … More Stay healthier this flu season
by: Katelyn McSweeney – LICSW Center for Healthy Beginnings at Signature Healthcare This week (9/15-9/21) draws attention to the many families who may struggle with diaper needs across the country. Many families often struggle to afford the cost of disposable diapers. In Massachusetts, disposable diapers can cost an average of $70-100 per month, or about … More National Diaper Need Awareness Week
Katelyn McSweeney is proud to serve as a social worker in Signature Healthcare’s Center for Health Beginnings. It’s a program designed to create better outcomes for mothers and their newborns. Get to know Katelyn and the services the Center provides for the community in this enlightening blogger profile.
By Nicole Long, CEO of OCES Every year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we celebrate Grandparents Day! It is a special day to honor and connect with grandparents and pay tribute to them for their involvement in our lives. Grandparents often play a key role in supporting families, including grandchildren. Some grandparents live … More Grandparents Day
by: Lindsay Schwartz, RD LDN We need carbohydrates for energy and sugar is a type of carbohydrate that is naturally found in some foods, like fruits and dairy products. Sugar can also be added to foods and fluids, like breakfast cereal and soda. Added sugar is recommended to be consumed in moderation. The American Heart … More The Scoop on Sugar
Dennis P. Carman, President & CEO United Way of Greater Plymouth County If it is okay to “wear our hearts on our sleeves”, then is it also acceptable to “wear our hope around our necks”? I started wearing neckties only because I had to when I transferred from North Haven Public Schools in Connecticut to attend … More Ties for Hope and Health
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