Nov 26, 2021 November is COPD Awareness Month. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause…
The Gift of Nutrition and a Friendly face
Nov 20, 2021 Every weekday morning, food is delivered to eight staging locations, and 50 volunteers and paid…
Osteoporosis
Oct 29, 2021 I’ve heard the term “osteoporosis” throughout my adult life. I knew that it was a…
Post Polio Syndrome (2021)
10/22/2021 This Sunday (October 24) is World Polio Day. Many people do not realize that polio still exists. …
Malnutrition Awareness Week (2021)
Oct 8, 2021 This week (October 4-8) was Malnutrition Awareness Week. My Grandfather passed away in the early…
Falls Prevention Week (2021)
Sep 24, 2021 September 20-24 is Falls Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are…
Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Availability
Sept 24, 2021 CONTACT: Kate Reilly, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Katelyn.Reilly@mass.gov Baker-Polito Administration Provides Update…
Strokes
Sep 17, 2021 Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. A stroke can happen…
Difficulty Sleeping
Sep 10, 2021 Ever since I was a young adult, I have had periods of insomnia. In 1994,…
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Sep 1, 2021 Just as we were on the cusp of normal, the Delta variant is showing us…