Last week, senior leaders at CHA and members of the community came together to celebrate the 2020 cycle of the Somerville Health Foundation grant program. This year marks a milestone as the fund exceeded $500,000 of investment in the Somerville community since it began in 1996. ▶️ https://buff.ly/3j9Xqos
Are you worried about overdoses happening where you work or live? The Cambridge Public Health Dept. offers free overdose prevention and response trainings on a monthly basis to the community and free on-site trainings for groups by appointment. Link: https://buff.ly/2DkZVEs
How has #COVID19 impacted you? The MA Department of Public Health wants to hear from you and better understand the social, economic and health needs resulting from the pandemic. Click here to take a shorty survey: https://survey.jsi.com/s3/DPH-COVID-19
#ICYMI, 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! Learn more: https://buff.ly/30nbK5V
“When people are exposed to chronic air pollution and then contract COVID-19, they are 8% more likely to die than people who haven’t had that exposure,” said CHA primary care physician Gaurab Basu, MD, MPH. Learn more about the intersection of COVID-19 and the climate crisis. Link: https://buff.ly/32OSDD9
Do you wear a cloth mask when out in the community? Read these tips from the CDC on how to properly clean them. Link: https://buff.ly/3ncNuNA
The CHA Central Street Care Center in Somerville had a special guest stop by this week, Frank the neighborhood turkey!
#COVID19 resources in your language. Visit CHA's Multilingual Resources page to get info about the COVID-19 in your language and others.
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CHA Chief of Psychiatry Philip Wang, MD, DrPH, discussed how the social determinants of health impact health disparities in a recent conversation hosted by GBH.
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"Social determinants of health are basically the social conditions that you grow up with," said Dr. Philip Wang of Cambridge Health Alliance, "your exposure, your experiences, things like poverty."
Learn how these shape health disparities and how we can start to create better health outcomes. Watch via the Museum of Science, Boston > https://to.wgbh.org/3noi0E6
Prescription #DrugTakeBackDay is on October 24! During the event, sites across the country will be available to accept unneeded prescription drugs for safe and legal disposal. Learn more: https://takebackday.dea.gov/
October is LGBT History Month and October 15 is Spirit Day! At CHA, we celebrate the diverse voices of our patients, staff, and communities and are committing to caring for all. Learn more: https://www.glaad.org/spiritday
Happy #PAWeek! PAs at CHA were redeployed to the inpatient medicine service, the outpatient respiratory clinic, and COVID-19 swabbing tents, and involved in establishing new telehealth services to respond to #COVID19. Thanks to Anna Rabkina, MD, for taking some of these pics.
Find local services in the community. Visit CHA Connect and search for services in your own neighborhood. Check it out: cha-connect.org
Happy #EDNursesWeek! Every day nurses in the Emergency Department at CHA go above and beyond to care for our patients and community. Thanks for everything you do!
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is on Oct. 24! Sites across the country will be available to accept unneeded prescription drugs for safe disposal. Discover more: https://takebackday.dea.gov/
Picturing are more staff from CHA, from Multicultural Affairs and Patient Services, wearing purple on #SpiritDay to show support for LGBT youth.
Many thanks to CHA Patient Family Advisory Council member Shiksha Mukand who has been crafting handmade masks for some of the people living in the community.
CHA staff on the Human Resources team came together today to wear purple for #SpiritDay to pledge support for LGBTQ youth against bullying in our communities.
Early voting in MA kicked off on October 17 and there are a number of ways to cast your ballot before November 3. Click here to find your local election office and learn how to vote early: https://buff.ly/2QmFJVT
CHA pediatrician Jeanette Callahan, MD, is receiving the Women of Courage & Conviction Award! She will be celebrated at a virtual event tomorrow for her work to keep children and families healthy in the community. Story via The Boston Globe.
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Women of Courage and Conviction Awards honors volunteerism - The Boston Globe
Read the latest issue of CHA’s Patient Newsletter which includes info on flu shots, housing resources and an overview of CHA Telehealth. ➡️ https://buff.ly/3jgKL2n
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s an important moment to raise awareness about the steps people can take to reduce their risk. See these tips from the CDC: https://buff.ly/2NM4yMm
Happy #PharmacyWeek! Thanks to everyone on the Pharmacy team at CHA who go above and beyond to care for our patients, staff and community.
Find local services in the community. Visit CHA Connect and search for services in your own neighborhood. Check it out: cha-connect.org
Last week, CHA held its third successful See, Test & Treat program! #COVID19 did not stop over 60 CHA volunteers from providing free pap smears, breast exams, mammograms, HPV testing, flu shots and more for more than 25 uninsured or underinsured women. CAP Foundation
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!
▶️ https://buff.ly/3jgKL2n
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!
Masks have become part of the new normal and help to protect yourself and others from #COVID19. Have you ever wondered the best way to wear a mask and keep it clean? Discover more: https://buff.ly/31pAQkV
CHA's next Mobile Market is Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., with the The Greater Boston Food Bank, Tufts Health Plan & Good Measures. #Revere residents and others can receive produce at the CHA Revere Care Center, 454 Broadway. Registration is required. Bring your CHA Mobile Market ID card or register at the market. Social distancing will be practiced and people will be asked to stand six ft. apart. Bags of food will be prepared ahead of time. There is a limited amount of food and there may be a wait to receive produce. We appreciate your patience.
Are you worried about overdoses happening where you work or live? The Cambridge Public Health Department offers free overdose prevention and response trainings on a monthly basis to the community and free on-site trainings for groups by appointment. Link: https://buff.ly/2DkZVEs
Happy Halloween from the staff at the CHA Union Square Family Health Center and the Testing Site in #Somerville. Gilberto, pictured on the far left in the bottom photo, was photoshopped into the picture.
Every day, we take care of everyone who comes through our doors as if they were our own family,” said CHA nurse educator Patty Poirier (right). Learn more about Patty and nurse educator Nancy McCune: https://buff.ly/34tSfuK
CHA hosts virtual SMART Recovery Support Groups each Thursday, from 6 - 7 p.m., on Zoom. Learn more today: https://buff.ly/2KMem5l
CHA has been here for you throughout the pandemic and continues to offer the care you need when you need it. https://buff.ly/3evDQ4L
CHA developed a robust community-based approach to manage #COVID19 in the ambulatory setting. Learn how this innovative model works and how we were able to keep people out of the hospital. https://buff.ly/2Toy5fJ
Last week, the Commonwealth of Mass. passed several executive orders focused on reducing the spread of #COVID19. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3nn9RPJ
If you travel on airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares, etc., the CDC strongly recommends wearing a mask to slow the spread of #COVID19. Learn more: https://buff.ly/37t92jp
CHA recently launched a clinical drug trial. The study explores whether N-acetylcysteine, a drug commonly used to treat Tylenol poisoning and to prevent exacerbations of COPD, can prevent mild to moderate #COVID19 symptoms. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3k2cwMn
#COVID19 resources in your language. Visit CHA's Multilingual Resources page to get info about the virus in your language & others. ➡️ https://buff.ly/39wrNzW
Earlier this month, the Commonwealth of Mass. passed several executive orders focused on reducing the spread of #COVID19. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3pE8kGT
#ICYMI, read CHA’s latest Patient Newsletter! It has holiday safety tips, info on how CHA patients can schedule a flu shot and suggestions on how to welcome college students home safely. Learn more: https://buff.ly/35Cs2L0
Remember to #WearAMask properly to slow the spread of COVID-19. Position the mask so that it fully covers your nose and mouth. Graphic courtesy of the CDC. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2VGqz0W
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honor victims of transphobic violence. Murder is the most extreme form of expression that trans people experience. More common are intrusive and invalidating behaviors. Read a blog to find out what CHA trans patients are experiencing and what we can do to improve their care: https://buff.ly/3fcl1Um
Care for older adults is needed now more than ever as shown in this story via WCVB Channel 5 Boston.Find out how CHA PACE can help. Call 617-575-5850 or visit http://bit.ly/CHApace
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Free program supports Massachusetts seniors living at home
Last week, NBC10 Boston covered the launch of Cambridge Monopoly marking the first “small city” in the U.S. to get its own edition of the game. CHA and two other local nonprofits, including the American Repertory Theater and Lovin’ Spoonfuls, were chosen to be represented with Community Chest cards. https://buff.ly/32ODnWH
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
Being able to speak your own language when getting healthcare is better for your health. CHA offers interpreter services in over 80 languages because everyone deserves great care. Call CHA’s Doctor Finder at 617-665-1305 or visit https://bit.ly/CHADFS
Ahora es un buen momento para conectar su cuerpo, mente, y espíritu. Únase a Gabriella los miércoles de 8 a 8:30 p.m. para una práctica de movimiento de atención plena para explorar con la energía en el espacio y profundizar la conexión con el presente. https://buff.ly/3fqz6xN
CHA pulmonologist Lakshman Swamy, MD, shared holiday safety tips for a story in The Boston Globe. Dr. Swamy suggested that before gathering with relatives, it’s critical to make sure everyone is on the same page with certain ground rules, including holding events outdoors, masking and practicing social distancing.
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Expert advice on how to celebrate the holidays safely and happily
CHA developed a robust community-based approach to manage #COVID19. Learn how this innovative model works and how we were able to keep people out of the hospital: https://buff.ly/2Toy5fJ
The MBTA is seeking feedback on proposed changes in public transit services. Click here to participate: https://buff.ly/3f61SmR
Multiple language options are available.
CHA's next Mobile Market is on Dec. 5, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., with the The Greater Boston Food Bank, Tufts Health Plan and Good Measures. CHA patients, #Revere residents and other members of the region can receive produce at the CHA Revere Care Center, 454 Broadway. Registration is required. Bring your CHA Mobile Market ID card or register at the market. Social distancing will be practiced and people will be asked to stand six ft. apart. Bags of food will be prepared ahead of time. There is a limited amount of food and there may be a wait to receive produce. We appreciate your patience. cc: City of Revere/Revere 311
Please join CHA for a Community Virtual Memorial Service on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 4 - 4:45 p.m. to remember patients, families, and those who have cared for them. Join through Hangouts Meet (meet.google.com/rtq-jwrq-htu) or by phone at 1-617-675-4444 (PIN: 410 527 067 3894#).
Don’t forget! Today is #GivingTuesday and a perfect moment to thank a health care hero. Please consider making a donation to CHA: https://buff.ly/2ynMAJd
All gifts will be matched up to $21,000.
On Dec. 14, at 6 p.m., Dr. Lou Ann Bruno Murtha, division chief of infectious diseases at CHA, and Christian Lanphere, PhD, CHA safety officer and emergency management director, will be panelists in a special Facebook live virtual discussion hosted by Senator Jason Lewis on the state's plans for #COVID19 vaccine distribution and the next stage in the fight against the pandemic. State Senator Cindy Friedman, chair of the Joint Committee on Healthcare Financing, will also be part of the panel.
MON, DEC 14 AT 6:30 PM EST
Community Conversation: Delivering on the Promise of a COVID-19 Vaccine
CHA hosts virtual SMART Recovery Support Groups each Thursday, from 6 - 7 p.m., on Zoom. ➡️ https://buff.ly/2KMem5l
Thanks to everyone who made the latest #Revere Mobile Market with CHA, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Tufts Health Plan and Good Measures possible over the weekend! Four hundred bags of fresh produce were provided to CHA patients and other members of the community.
What do you want to get back to? We can #GetBackMass when we wear a mask, keep our distance, and get tested. Check out this video from the MA Dept. of Public Health. https://youtu.be/heW9Uwdac_0
CHA is hiring! This week’s featured position is for a Financial Program Manager in CHA’s Accountable Care Organization. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3g9i9rV
#WearAMask in public to help slow the spread of #COVID19. The CDC recommends positioning your mask so that it fully covers your nose and mouth. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2VGqz0W
The best protection from #COVID19 will be a combination of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds, and washing your hands. No one tool alone is going to stop the pandemic. Learn more: https://buff.ly/34exu5Q
Care for people 55+, helping you stay in your own home with health care and support services from CHA PACE. CHA PACE can help you keep your dignity, independence and health.
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Attention nurses (RN/LPN) and medical assistants! Let's start the new year in Primary Care at CHA. We're hiring across our regional network. Sign up for a Virtual Interview this Thursday (12/17) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn more: https://events.indeed.com/event/76726/
CHA is hiring! Check out this week’s featured opening to learn more: https://buff.ly/3qHDP3c
Even superheroes wear masks and wash their hands! You can have a big impact on others around you and how seriously they take preventative measures.
Find local services near you. Visit CHA Connect and search for services in your own neighborhood. Check it out: cha-connect.org
The CHA Food Service Dept. has been collecting food at the CHA Everett and Cambridge Hospitals that they plan to give to the Cambridge Hospital food pantry.
We are hiring! This week’s job opening is for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Specialist at Cambridge Hospital. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/2LQBYt1
CHA developed a robust community-based approach to manage #COVID19. Learn how this innovative model works and how we were able to keep people out of the hospital: https://buff.ly/2Toy5fJ
Our #COVID19 vaccination team visited CHA Everett Hospital this morning, where physician assistant Gaylen McCann (left) and critical care nurse Carla Cerrato were the first team members to receive it!
After wrapping up his televisits with patients yesterday, CHA physician Pieter Cohen, MD, was so eager to get his COVID-19 vaccine that he trekked to the hospital via snowshoe!
While we now have a COVID Vaccine, it might be a few months before it is available to patients. Visit the CHA COVID Vaccine page or call the COVID Vaccine Hotline at 617-665-1987 for information and updates. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2KhXczl
Find local services in the community. Visit CHA Connect and search for services in your own neighborhood. Check it out: cha-connect.org
CHA hosts virtual SMART Recovery Support Groups each Thursday, from 6 - 7 p.m., on Zoom. Learn more today: https://buff.ly/2KMem5l
Even superheroes wear masks and wash their hands! You can have a big impact on others around you and how seriously they take preventative measures.
Jennah Epstein-Santoyo, RN, a nurse at our COVID testing tent, received her first dose of COVID vaccine yesterday at CHA Everett Hospital. CHA has now vaccinated more than 750 front line employees, and counting! 🎊
Diversity is at the center of CHA’s mission of caring for everyone. We're looking to the future to do even more and be a leader in health equity and justice. https://youtu.be/jG_V6risXzM
The CHA Food Service Dept. has been collecting food at the CHA Everett and Cambridge Hospitals that they plan to give to the Cambridge Hospital food pantry.
Want to try yoga? CHA Yoga is free with 30-60 minute classes during the week through Zoom. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2Y1cvAv
Happy 2021! 🎉🎊
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A very happy and healthy #NewYear from all of us at CHA!
WBUR 90.9 FM CommonHealth highlighted efforts to educate staff and address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy at our Acute Care Center in Somerville, which has treated COVID+ patients for the past 10 months. https://buff.ly/3824eS
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How One Mass. COVID-19 Clinic 'Got To Yes' On (Most) Staff Vaccinations
Spanish-language news outlet El Mundo Boston spoke with family medicine resident physician Josué Fernandez, MD, and filmed his COVID-19 vaccination via Facebook Live at CHA Everett Hospital last week. The interview was part of the Department of Community Health Improvement's outreach to local communities to answer basic questions about the vaccine and assure its safety. View the Replay here: https://buff.ly/38OArvc
CHA has been here for you throughout the pandemic and continues to offer the care you need when you need it. https://youtu.be/PmAt7pa1k-M
Dr. Galina Tan, a physician at Cambridge Family Health, brings #CareToThePeople by getting the #COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you, Dr. Tan, for keeping our community safe.
CHA's next Mobile Market is on January 9, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Tufts Health Plan, and Good Measures. CHA patients and others can receive produce at the CHA Revere Care Center, 454 Broadway. No registration this month. Social distancing will be practiced and people will be asked to stand six feet apart. Bags of food will be prepared ahead of time. There is a limited amount of food and there may be a wait to receive produce. We appreciate your patience.
The daughter of a staff member at the Malden Family Care Center drew pictures, with words of encouragement, that have been hung in the windows. Small acts of kindness like this is what makes CHA such a special place to work at and receive care. #CareToThePeople #tbt 🤗
Thank you, Dr. David Osler, for #gettingtheshot to slow the spread of COVID-19 and promote the safety of the #COVIDVaccine. Dr. Osler is a longtime CHA pediatrician who has dedicated his career to helping children in Somerville and beyond.
Thank you to our frontline workers for getting their COVID-19 vaccine. Our care providers are leading the way to keep our community and loved ones healthy in 2021 and beyond. To see more #frontlineworkers get the #vaccine follow us on Instagram @challiance
Going out? Keep these items on hand when in public spaces: a mask, disinfecting wipes, and a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if possible. Learn more about everyday ways to slow the spread of #COVID19: https://buff.ly/2AxfEPV
#staysafe #like #follow
Many thanks to all the volunteers who came out on Saturday, 1/9, for the first Revere Mobile Market of 2021, which served 400 households. The team distributed big bags of produce and non-perishable items including peanut butter donated by Teddie Peanut Butter. Thanks to our partners The Greater Boston Food Bank, Tufts Health Plan, and Good Measures as well as the City of Revere/Revere 311 COVID Ambassadors who shared multilingual information and assistance re: health, housing and financial relief.
CASES are RISING. You can help #StoptheSpread!
We need your help to stop COVID-19. Please do your part and #MaskUpMass, stay 6 feet apart and avoid crowds. We are in this together, and together we can save lives. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2Wq0TqC
Dr. Agnes Graves, a primary care physician at CHA Windsor St. Care Center, shares why she got the vaccine.
“As a physician, I consider it my duty and responsibility to do everything in my power to help end this pandemic. Too many people are suffering. I have lost many patients who were very dear to me. This has to end.”
Thank you, Dr. Graves, for leading the way to keep our community and loved ones healthy.
CHA hosts virtual SMART Recovery Support Groups each Thursday, from 6 - 7 p.m., on Zoom. Learn more today: https://www.challiance.org/community/events
Are you currently a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts looking for a rewarding career? This week’s featured job opening is for a Clinical Social Worker- Inpt. Case Management. Apply today!
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Find out how you can breathe easier with CHA's Pulmonary Rehab program. Watch this video to learn more.
Call CHA at 617-394-7604 today.
Visit our website at https://bit.ly/2LC7KK6
Breathing Better at CHA
Last week, CHA launched a new website to help patients, job seekers, donors and others learn all about our health system. The site features a new patient-friendly design, with mobile-first navigation, and reinforces our theme of bringing Care to the People. We hope you can find all the information you’re looking for at your fingertips. We invite you to view the new site and let us know your thoughts. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please send them our way.
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The https://buff.ly/Kt7dld continues to respond to COVID-19 to keep residents updated, informed, and safe during this challenging time. For the latest updates on case counts, testing, guidance, and resources of the Massachusetts COVID-19 response, visit https://buff.ly/3b0CRGK.
Want to join a company that was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the top 10 places in Massachusetts to work? This week’s featured job is Director, Medical Staff Services & Provider Enrollment. The successful candidate will contribute to the safety and quality care of patients through the management of the daily activities of the medical staff office. Apply today! https://buff.ly/35QSQqE
Funding is available for community health initiatives in Somerville Mass.gov & Mass General Brigham Learn more about opportunities to address mental/behavioral health, housing stability and access to early education -- RFPs due on 2/26/21. Please share with any community agencies, partners, groups or organizations who serve Somerville residents. https://buff.ly/3irkZcJ
Today we celebrate the man who had a dream that inspired more than just a nation. CHA wishes everyone a happy #MLKDay!
Even superheroes wear masks and wash their hands! You can have a big impact on others around you and how seriously they take preventative measures.
Join the American Medical Association's Mia Keeys and Pro Football Hall of Fame's Darrell Green as they meet with leading medical experts to discuss Black Americans and the COVID vaccine. Sign up using the link below.
https://buff.ly/3sUVjKC
CHA is hiring pharmacy technicians: Do you know any experienced pharmacy technicians or people who are interested in getting into the field? CHA is hosting a virtual event on January 26 for anyone who wants to learn more. Find out more about the event https://buff.ly/2KoNQBZ
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our talented team to contribute towards the mission of our organization as a Quality & Patient Safety Operations Manager. Apply using the link below:
https://buff.ly/3qLUjqj
Help us slow the spread of COVID-19. Remember to:
-Avoid crowds
-Practice social distancing when standing in lines
-Wear a mask
CHA is here for you! https://buff.ly/3iDobm1
Joanne De Ponce Alvarado, medical assistant at the Acute Care Center, shared with Somerville Journal why she decided to get the COVID vaccine. Read more here: https://buff.ly/2LKSz1D
Prevent cervical cancer with one screening!
Even superheroes wear masks and wash their hands! You can have a big impact on others around you and how seriously they take preventative measures.
Find local services in the community. Visit CHA Connect and search for services in your own neighborhood. Check it out: cha-connect.org
There’s power in self-compassion. Join us in community to learn about harnessing our anger and caring for the stress that arises in the face of injustice. Learn more: chacmc.org/benefit.
If you (or your loved one) are a CHA primary care patient aged 75 and older, you can now get your COVID vaccine at CHA! Our vaccination clinics for CHA patients 75 and over start this weekend. Look for an email or MyChart message with details on how to set up your first appointment. Please continue to stay safe with face masks, social distancing, and hand-washing. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3iDobm1
Cambridge Health Alliance will soon be able to offer the COVID vaccine to eligible patients. We wanted to give you an update on our plans, make sure you know when you may be able to get the vaccine and know what to expect. Please note that the vaccines we are offering are two-doses. If you want more information about the vaccines, or have questions, please see our FAQ on our website.
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If you or someone you love has been affected by violence, hatred or abuse, the Victim Resource Center is here to help. Visit our online center for more information: https://buff.ly/39g7pGs
CHA PACE participant, Viola Mancuso, received her first shot of the COVID vaccine from Tara Sherman, BSN, RN, Nurse Manager, CHA PACE. Viola got vaccinated to protect herself and others from the virus.
If you're 75 or older, you are eligible to get vaccinated. Visit CHA's website for more information.
https://buff.ly/3rgHPY3
Lots of people have slips and falls in the wintertime. If you have an injury that's not serious or life-threatening, just visit CHA Urgent Care. We're open Every Day, 9 AM - 9 PM https://buff.ly/3jcLHpZ
Tara Sherman, BSN, RN, Nurse Manager, CHA PACE, gave CHA PACE participant, Rhita Bien-Aimie, her first shot of the COVID vaccine. Rhita is happy to get protection from the virus with the vaccine.
If you're 75 or older, you are eligible to get vaccinated. Visit CHA's website for more information. https://buff.ly/3rgHPY3
Join CHA physician, Dr. Gerard Coste, as he answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. This event is in French. Hosted by the Everett Haitian Community Center
CHA PACE participant, Leonise Richmond, is happy about getting her first shot of the COVID vaccine. Tara Sherman BSN, RN, Nurse Manager, CHA PACE, gave her a thumbs up for getting protected from the virus with the vaccine.
If you're 75 or older, you are eligible to get vaccinated. Visit CHA's website for more information. https://buff.ly/3rgHPY3
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Health Signs Center is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
January 29 at 7:22 PM ·
When it’s our turn, do we have to take the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 2 times? YES!
Getting a second shot about 3-4 weeks after your first shot is needed to get the most protection the vaccine has to offer against COVID-19.
*UPDATE: after more research evidence comes to light, it shows the first vaccine is ~50% effective.
Check with your state government for your state’s vaccine distribution plan!
For more information about vaccinations, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines.
Big thanks to UnitedHealthcare for the donation of “blessing bags,” featuring a blanket, gloves, socks, hand warmers, toiletries and other items, to the CHA Cambridge Hospital Emergency Department. The bags will help keep our patients warm and safe during this winter season. Thanks also to WBZ | CBS Boston for interviewing our ED nurse manager Janine Hogan!
Take some time out to relax for your mental well-being. CHA offers guided meditations, some as brief as 1 minute, to help you reduce stress and manage daily challenges. Meditations are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. https://buff.ly/2LttOH0
Do you have a parent or loved one who is a CHA patient and is age 75 or older? Help protect them by getting them a COVID vaccine appointment. Visit our website to find out how to schedule this visit in MyCHArt. Or, call their primary care clinic and follow the message prompts. https://buff.ly/2OkxOKZ
Vaccine safety FACT: People who do not have documents should get vaccinated. ICE/immigration will not be notified. Care To The People.
Many families continue to face challenges during the pandemic. CHA has got you covered with local resource guides with information, from housing to food, to help you get the support you need. https://buff.ly/3oTLkSA
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
Are you pregnant and considering getting vaccinated? Family medicine doctor Julia Randall, MD shares information about being pregnant and getting vaccinated.
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Getting the COVID vaccination while pregnant
Did you know the state has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine? Learn more on our website – https://buff.ly/3jtI8Mk. Please be patient as we work to schedule the high volume of patients who are now eligible.
Good news! Studies show face masks don’t affect exercise breathing. Learn more:
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Face masks don’t affect exercise breathing - Harvard Health
Are you pregnant and considering getting vaccinated? Family medicine doctor Julia Randall, MD, answers your questions about the vaccines.
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Do COVID vaccines cause infertility?
What to Expect at Your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment? https://buff.ly/3p60fKf
Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui
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Tonight 📣 Join me and panelists Claude Jacob from the Cambridge Public Health Department, Brenda Snowden Downing from Cambridge Housing Authority, Dr. Michael Payne from Cambridge Health Alliance and Superintendent Christine Elow from Cambridge Police Department to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and answer community questions and concerns.
Register here 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/COVIDvaccineTownHall
Or watch on Cambridge Community Television here 👉🏾 https://www.cctvcambridge.org/channel0
#CambMA #COVIDvaccine #COVID19 #TownHall
Need an easy way to reduce your stress? The CHA Center for Mindfulness & Compassion has free classes to help you bring more mindfulness into your life. https://buff.ly/3qNTZrw
Community Questions: Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine while I am currently sick with COVID-19? Find answers to COVID-19 questions: https://buff.ly/3jtI8Mk
CHA is hiring! Check out this opening for a Site Distribution Supervisor. https://buff.ly/3bn7E20
What are the risks of getting the COVID vaccine while pregnant? Family Medicine doctor Julia Randall, MD can help answer your questions about the vaccine and pregnancy in this short video.
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What are the risks of getting vaccinated while pregnant?
Drinking enough water can be a challenge. These tricks will up your H2O intake without you even realizing it.
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9 Hacks That Will Help You Stay More Hydrated Throughout The Day
CHA is hiring! Check out this opening for a Psychiatric Nurse Manager. https://buff.ly/2NQpfb2
CHA está trabajando para asegurar que todos nuestros pacientes puedan ser vacunados. Para obtener más información sobre la vacuna visite nuestro sitio web -- https://www.challiance.org/patients-visitors/covid-vaccine.
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Preguntas y Respuestas Sobre Vacunas
Black and Haitian CHA employees and a local pastor have an honest discussion about the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch this informative Town Hall to learn about how they overcame their vaccine hesitancy and more.
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Getting to Yes! COVID 19 Vaccine Town Hall
Virtual hiring event for Somerville psychiatry expansion: To support the upcoming expansion of inpatient psychiatry at the CHA Somerville Campus, CHA is hiring for several positions, including nurses, milieu counselors and clinicians. CHA is hosting a virtual event on Tuesday, March 2, for anyone who wants to learn more. Get details on the event, including the positions available, ---please share with anyone who might be interested in these mental health openings.
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Cambridge Health Alliance Virtual Hiring Event
The pandemic has left many individuals and families in need. Rest assured CHA is here for you with CHA Connect, a free online service that lists community programs in your area - such as food support, housing, job training and more. You can search in multiple languages. https://buff.ly/2QTxyRw
CHA Somerville Campus Urgent Care (located at 33 Tower St.) will be closed on Saturday, Feb. 27, for required electrical repairs by Eversource. It will reopen on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 9 a.m. In case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1. For more information, visit https://buff.ly/2O2thd7.
Know the Facts: Who were the vaccines tested on?
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COVID-19 Kesyon ak repons - Kisa ou rekòmande pou pasyan ou yo? Asistan doktè CHA Sonnly Riboug, PA-C pataje sa li di pasyan li yo sou vaksen COVID-19 la.
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Find out what CHA physician assistant Sonnly Ribourg, PA-C is recommending to his patients about getting the COVID vaccination.
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What are you telling your patients? Sonnly Ribourg, PA-C
The ongoing stress created by the COVID-19 pandemic can wear anyone down, but children and teens may have a harder time coping emotionally. Remember to check in with your child often and watch and listen for signs they are struggling. https://buff.ly/3bSWpyK
Thank you, Eagle Bank for the generous donation for the Bike4Books program in support of Project Read.
Bike4Books will take place on April 1-19, 2021. Now in its 16th year, Bike4Books supports Project READ, CHA’s childhood literacy program, designed to promote early childhood literacy in the pediatric health care setting. The importance of this program is even more crucial as children’s learning remains remote in many places. Visit our Bike4Books web page at https://buff.ly/2O1iLGe for more about this year’s event.
Sonnly Ribourg, PA-C eksplike poukisa yo kontinye bwè ti ak pran remèd fèy, men tou, pran vaksen an pwoteje tèt ou kont COVID-19.
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Te Bon, men pran vaksen an pou sove lavi w.
Jean Adam sipèvizè CHA Multicultural Afè pataje enfòmasyon sou mit vaksen COVID nan kominote ayisyen an.
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Mit sou vaksen COVID yo
Kijan fanmi ou te afekte pa COVID? Poukisa pran vaksen an? CHA sipèvizè zafè miltikiltirèl Jean Adam pataje istwa li.
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Kijan fanmi ou te afekte pa COVID? Poukisa pran vaksen an?
CHA Multicultural Affairs supervisor Jean Adam shares his story about why he got vaccinated and why he's still wearing a mask.
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COVID is affecting our families -- here's why I got vaccinated
CHA Multicultural Affairs supervisor Jean Adam shares information about vaccine myths. Get vaccinated to protect yourself, your family and your community.
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Myths about the vaccine
There's a long history here. Listen to how CHA director of government programming and control quality performance Vanessa Doleyres-Nazaire overcame her concerns about the COVID vaccines.
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Black and Brown people have concerns about getting vaccinated
Your mental health and mood affect every aspect of your life, from how you feel about yourself to your relationships with others and your physical health. Learn to regain focus with free daily programs, available in English, Spanish and Portuguese at https://buff.ly/3qNTZrw
Are you looking for information about COVID-19 testing? Visit our website for the latest information on the testing process and details. https://buff.ly/3iDobm1
COVID-19 vaccines community panel discussion: Drs. Gaurab Basu and Jeanette Callahan and Cambridge Public Health Department associate chief of clinical services Tracy Rose-Tynes, RN, are participating in a panel discussion on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. about COVID-19 vaccines. Please share the invitation with your networks and watch on Facebook Live @CouncilorPerlman or stream it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4S04yT6cSyHEBvrRKHKhw/live
Congrats to CHA Everett Hospital ICU nurse manager Kim Hartman-Poulin on receiving the Patriot Award, which honors supervisors whose support for National Guard members and reservists makes it easier to balance work and military responsibilities. Kim was nominated by ICU nurse and National Guard member Moise Bourdeau, RN.
Trust the facts, get the vax. Q&A
Will a COVID-19 vaccine alter my DNA?
No. COVID-19 vaccines do not change or interact with your DNA in any way. Find out more:
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COVID-19 Vaccine Facts
Join Us for the 16th Annual Bike4Books: April 1 - April 19
JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY
Choose your activity: biking, running, spinning, swimming, walking, or playing a sport to get out of the house and support this special, longstanding CHA program.
Register for Bike4Books. Make a donation. Support a participant.
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Zev Schuman-Olivier, MD, director of the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at CHA, detailed the benefits of meditation for the health and wellness publication Elemental. https://elemental.medium.com/this-is-why-everyone-always-tells-you-to-meditate-9f3edc22ed86
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This is why everyone always tells you to meditate
Listen to your heart! Boost your physical and mental health with our 8-week online mindfulness and compassion courses. Benefits include better focus, concentration, and stronger relationships. Register today: chacmc.org/spring-courses.
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Tonight! COVID-19 vaccines community panel discussion: Drs. Gaurab Basu and Jeanette Callahan and Cambridge Public Health Department associate chief of clinical services Tracy Rose-Tynes, RN, are participating in a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. about COVID-19 vaccines. Please share the invitation with your networks and watch on Facebook Live @CouncilorPerlman or stream it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4S04yT6cSyHEBvrRKHKhw/live
The month of March is National Social Work Month. It is a time to celebrate and recognize the great amazing work social workers provide to our patients, communities and colleagues. A big thank you to our social workers. Your work creates positive change across our organization.
Congrats Gaurab Basu, MD, MPH, primary care physician and co-director of the Center for Health Equity Education & Advocacy at CHA. Dr Basu was named to the Grist.org 50 for his efforts to raise awareness about the health impact of climate change. Grist, a leading environmental outlet, publishes an annual list of emerging leaders from across the U.S. who are working on fresh, real-world solutions to our world's biggest challenges. #grist50
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CHA offers live, virtual, FREE virtual yoga classes with certified yoga instructors for patients of all experience levels. Whether you've been practicing for years or have never touched your toes, CHA yoga is a welcoming space to practice. https://buff.ly/3izvPOc
Find out why it's important to keep on wearing your mask after you get vaccinated. CHA Family Medicine physician, Tia Tucker, MD, MPH explains how you can protect everyone.
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6BWoqNAQzko
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Protect Everyone
