HEALTH
FDA gives nod to first pill to help prevent HIVThe approval of a pill that may prevent individuals from acquiring the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has many hopeful that a battle has been won in the 30-year war against the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, commonly known as AIDS. More » |
The Mattapan Community Health Center makes its moveThe Mattapan Community Health Center (MCHC) is opening its new building at 1575 Blue Hill Avenue in the recently designated Mattapan Main Streets business district. The 50,000 square foot "green" building will also house a CVS Pharmacy -- the first pharmacy in Mattapan Square in 30 years -- and a branch of Citizens Bank. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11am. More » |
Partners HealthCare brings health care curriculum and career fairs to Camp Harbor ViewThis summer, 800 middle school students from Boston will learn about health and health careers at Camp Harbor View through the Partners Health Explorers program. The program is supported by Partners Community Health and is designed to stimulate campers' curiosity about science, introduce them to the educational connections between school and health careers and promote healthy choices and behaviors. More » |
