HEALTH
US lung cancer rates fall, led by Western statesATLANTA - The West is leading a national decline in the rate of new lung cancer cases, with states like California and Nevada accounting for much of the improvement, particularly among women. More » |
Partners HealthCare is connecting pregnant women to care with text messagingPregnant moms at Brookside Community Health Center in Jamaica Plain will be participating in an innovative text messaging program that is designed to offer support and encourage the recommended level of prenatal care. More » |
9 ways to prevent cancerIt might surprise you to know that more than 50 percent of cancers can be prevented. Experts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute offer some simple steps you can take to greatly lower your cancer risk. When making changes in your lifestyle, start slowly. Choose one or two things to change and then move on to the others. More » |
Leaving the legacy of a healthier community"I am happy to contribute to what will be a showstopper in Mattapan," says Horace Shearer about his contribution to the Buy-A-Brick campaign for Mattapan Community Health Center. He has worked at the Mattapan Community Health Center lab for 20 years. "I've seen the center at its lowest ebb. This is definitely a high point. Buying a brick is a small way to contribute. It will be a boom to this community." More » |
Whittier Street Health Center expanding access and services in new buildingIn January 2012, Whittier Street Health Center will move to its new building located just down the road from its current site. Right next to the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center at Roxbury Community College, Whittier's new building will more than double the health center's size, allowing for easier access, convenience, expanded services and a more comfortable environment for its patients. More » |
