CHA physicians Gaurab Basu and Charlotte Rastas discussed the emerging effort to embed climate change teachings in residency programs in this NPR story. “This is something that needs to be directly integrated into the curriculum and needs to become standard of practice,” said Dr. Rastas.
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Teaching Doctors In Training To Connect Climate Change And Health Care
Search for local services in the community! We launched CHA Connect where people can search for local social services in the community. Check it out: cha-connect.org
Your health and safety are our top priority. As we start resuming services, we are making our locations safe for you -- screening everyone when they come in, practicing social distancing, using face coverings and cleaning clinics. https://buff.ly/2nje1hQ
Read the latest issue of CHA’s Patient Newsletter that covers the importance of flu shots and where to get them, improvements to CHA telehealth and more! Link: https://buff.ly/30nbK5V
CHA primary care physician Kathe Miller, MD, is a recipient of the 2020 Clifford Barger Excellence in Mentoring Award from Harvard Medical School! Dr. Miller sees patients at the CHA Windsor Street Care Center and is an assistant professor in medicine at HMS. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2FVyRx0
Labor and Delivery nurse Alison Sarnoski received this quarter’s Daisy Award! Alison was nominated by Labor and Delivery, Maternity and Nursery clinical nurse educator Melissa Abell who wrote, “Alison is a brilliant and loving caregiver to all of her patients!”
“We launched a telepsychiatry program in five days thanks to the herculean efforts of providers, administrative staff, and our performance improvement team,” said Dr. Carson. Read more about the rise of telepsychiatry at CHA: https://buff.ly/30xZsaT
CHA hosts virtual SMART Recovery Support Groups each Thursday, from 6 - 7 p.m., on Zoom. Learn more today: https://buff.ly/2HxNw1Y
Free virtual yoga! CHA Yoga is offered in the afternoons and evenings, Monday - Friday, via Zoom. Check it out: https://buff.ly/2Y1cvAv
CHA is hiring! Check out this posting for a Maintenance Mechanic in #Somerville: https://buff.ly/2FdzaD9
“It’s important to continue getting routine care if you are a CHA patient,” said CHA clinical nurse leader Amanda Rovi, RN. “Don’t let aches and pains get worse and advance into something far more difficult to manage.” Learn more about nursing at CHA: https://buff.ly/3n78tkC
The CHA Central Street Care Center in Somerville had a special guest stop by this week, Frank the neighborhood turkey!
Nurse educators Nancy McCune (left) and Patty Poirie have worked together for almost thirty years at CHA! Learn more about their story: https://buff.ly/34tSfuK
#ICYMI, check out CHA’s Patient Newsletter that covers how to get a flu shot at CHA, housing resources and much more!
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Are you passionate about helping people improve their health and well-being through mindfulness? Join us for Group Leader Training, live online! Learn more: http://bit.ly/CMCtrainings
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Last week, the crew at the Assembly Square Testing Site celebrated the 50th wedding anniversary of CHA nurse Jennah Epstein-Santoyo’s parents. The gesture put a smile on everyone’s face!
Want to try yoga? CHA Yoga is free with 30-60 minute classes during the week through Zoom. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/2Y1cvAv
America's Essential Hospitals
October 25 at 9:19 PM ·
As #flu season starts, it is important to help #slowthespread of #COVID19. Tomorrow, join us on Facebook Live to learn from #essentialhospital Valleywise Health about ways to protect your community. Thank you to Northern Arizona Healthcare Flagstaff, Jackson Health System, UW Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Hennepin Healthcare, St. Luke's Health System & others for carrying this important message with similar virtual events across the country. https://www.facebook.com/events/998110277334424 #EssentialHospitalsFor3Ws
Listen to Dr. Xenia Johnson Bhembe's powerful words and see how CHA is for racial justice. https://buff.ly/2YIUsOZ
Find local services in the community. Visit CHA Connect and search for services in your own neighborhood. Check it out: cha-connect.org
CHA is looking to the future to do even more and be a leader in health equity and justice. https://youtu.be/jG_V6risXzM
CHA would like to wish our patients, staff, and everyone in our communities a very happy Thanksgiving!
#COVID19 resources in your language. Visit CHA's Multilingual Resources page to get info about the virus in your language and others. https://buff.ly/39wrNzW
Get in shape at any age. Test your strength with a simple chair test.
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It’s not too late to get in better shape - Harvard Health
Part 2: Being pregnant and deciding whether to get the COVID vaccine can be hard. Family Medicine doctor Julia Randall, MD shares her story.
Get answers to your COVID vaccine questions here: https://www.challiance.org/patients-visitors/covid-19-vaccine
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Getting the COVID vaccination while pregnant
CHA operations supervisor Leslie Montanez got vaccinated for her son, her parents and all of us. Thank you Leslie for caring about your family and community!
At this moment, health is everything. In light of COVID-19, our Center for Mindfulness and Compassion is offering free guided daily online practices. Join us: https://buff.ly/3tNLley
We understand some people may be concerned about getting the COVID-19 vaccines now that they are available in Massachusetts. There are many reasons to get vaccinated. Visit the CHA COVID-19 vaccine page for the latest updates.
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During February, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month provides an opportunity for prevention and healing for teen victims of violent relationships. If you or someone you love has been affected by violence, hatred or abuse, the Victim Resource Center is here to help. Please share this message. #LoveIsRespect https://buff.ly/2YTD62j
