Our FREE flu shot clinics start SATURDAY October 3. Let us help you and your family stay healthy this winter.
Dad + baby time is important. It gives mom a well-deserved break. And gives dads time to bond with babies. Learn more ways dads can bod with babies at https://bit.ly/34nbjJV #WICBreastfeeding #familyfriendsfridays
CLINICA GRATUITA. Saturday, October 3. Let us help you and your family stay healthy this winter.
Congratulations to our September employee of the month, accounting manager India Seales, who has helped us greatly during these difficult times. #service #excellence
Farmers’ Market season is in full swing. Don’t forget to use your WIC Farmers’ Market Coupons to purchase your favorite fruits and vegetables at your local market. If you have questions, call your local WIC office or visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/wic-farmers-market-nutrition-program.
Dads, you play an important role in breastfeeding, too! Looking for more ways to help? Learn more about how you can support mom and baby here: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/dads.
#WICBreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #Family&FriendsFriday
Congratulations to our GNBCHC Central Sterilization Supervisor SUE PIERCE-MADDEN, for helping our providers keep our patients safe. She's our Employee of the Month.
Did you know that crying is a sign of distress? Babies display hunger signs before they cry to let you know they are hungry. Here are some signs to look for: http://ow.ly/GDFU50BrWa8 #Breastfeedingmoms #WICBreastfeeding #ThrivingBabyThursdays
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health urges women over the age of 40 to consider getting a mammogram. https://bit.ly/2TdZ79b
We're helping the City of New Bedford use new heated, lighted cold weather tents for flu shot clinics for our city's children. The tents could be used for other on-site medical needs. GNBCHC helped w/ a flu clinic outside Gomes School last week and will help with others at our public schools. https://bit.ly/37IgzLq #flushots
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New Bedford tests out new all weather tent at free school flu clinic
Congratulations to Medical Assistant Supervisor HOLLY MIRANDA— our Employee of the Month for November. Holly is a role model for all of us, always ready to help get a job done and with exceptional customer service and patient care skills. #GNBCHCPILOT #excellence #patientcare
Did you know marijuana (cannabis, weed, pot) can harm your baby? Avoid using street drugs while you are breastfeeding. To learn more, click here: http://ow.ly/1LTF50BrKiC #WICBreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #BFTipsTuesdays
Grandparents can be a huge help to breastfeeding mothers and help give their grandchildren healthy starts. Learn more at https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/grandparents
CONCEPTOS BÁSICOS SOBRE LACTANCIA MATERNA PARA LAS ABUELAS. Para más información sobre lactancia materna y cómo puede formar parte del equipo de lactancia materna, visite https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/grandparents
Excellent information on COVID-19 in our community & about the work of GNBCHC, w/ Executive Director CHERYL BARTLETT on 1420 WBSM. #COVID19 #newbedford
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A COVID-19 Update on the SouthCoast [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Please be safe this holiday week. Here are guidelines from the CDC to keep your family safe and healthy during Thanksgiving. https://bit.ly/3fvLwUR
Celebración del Día de Acción de Gracias https://bit.ly/3fvLwUR
WIC supports & empowers breastfeeding moms from the beginning of their breastfeeding journey & beyond. Visit wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov to learn more.
En WIC, queremos apoyar y empoderar a las mamás que amamantan desde el comienzo de su viaje de lactancia y más allá. Para obtener más información, visite
wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov #WICBreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #MomMondays
Não Perca Nossas Clínicas Gratuitas de Vacinação contra a Gripe aos Sábados! Sábado dia 5, 9 e 12 de Dezembro Das 8 am às 11 am. Venha pela nossa entrada principal na 874 Purchase Street. Não a necessidade de programar uma consulta!
¡No Pierda Nuestras Clínicas Gratuitas de Vacunación contra la Influenza los Sábados! Sábado dia 5, 9 y 12 de diciembre de las 8 am a las 11 am. Pase por nuestra entrada principal de la 874 Purchase Street. ¡No es necesario programar una cita!
GNBCHC has joined the community relief fund for victims of the recent fire that displaced 27 people on Washburn St. PLEASE join us in helping these New Bedford families at https://www.gnbcares.org/washburn Photo 1420 WBSM
GNBCHC CEO Cheryl Bartlett is among health officials urging patients to NOT skip routine exams from fears of COVID-19. Tests for high blood pressure, diabetes, mammograms, and other conditions are "important for them and their health," Bartlett reminded. And those tests are potentially lifesaving. Call GNBCHC @ 508-992-6553. https://bit.ly/3lZfW3x
Our Community Outreach Worker VIVIANA ABREU goes beyond what it takes to serve our patients and to help her peers, especially during these extra demanding times. She's our Employee of the Month for December. Thank you, Viviana!
FREE FLU CLINIC this Saturday 8 - 11 am @ our main entrance, 874 Purchase Street. No appointment needed. Again Saturday, December 12 & 29.
NOTE: Our STOP the SPREAD free testing for COVID-19 will be closed because of the approaching storm from Wednesday through Friday.
Detener la propagación Las pruebas de COVID-19 estarán cerradas de miércoles a viernes esta semana debido a la tormenta de nieve pendiente.
Debido a la inminente tormenta de nieve del jueves 17 de diciembre, el Centro de Salud permanecerá cerrado durante el día y reabrirá el viernes 18 de diciembre a las 8:00 am.
NOTICE: Because of the impending storm GNBCHC will be closed all day THURSDAY. We will reopen at 8 am Friday. BE SAFE and STAY WELL.
The first COVID-19 vaccine arrived and is being given to GNBCHC staff so they can stay healthy for your care. Public Health Officials and the CDC are guiding who's next and when. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/preparing-for-a-covid-19-vaccine #COVID19 #vaccineawareness
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, have a safe and healthy New Year's holiday weekend with guidelines from the Massachusetts Governor's office: http://bit.ly/3aYEQOW
COVID-19 no descansa durante las festividades. Estar sano y seguro.
Vaccinating yourself can save you, your patients, and your family from getting COVID-19 and possibly suffering serious illness. #vaccinate #vaccineawareness
For info & help about COVID-19 vaccines and the black community, join this national town hall meeting TONIGHT from 7 - 8 :30 PM on Facebook or Youtube at www.Youtube.com/BlackDoctorOrg National medical and public health experts and community leaders. All are welcome to join. #vaccineawareness
With help here to protects us against infection by the coronavirus and developing COVID-19, our staff is busy getting vaccinated. Dr. Shabana Naz, our Director of Infectious Disease, shares her experience in getting the vaccine. https://bit.ly/2MCqppJ #covid19 #vaccineawareness
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GNBCHC Dr. Shabana Naz on her experience with getting the coronavirus vaccine.
ICYMI, here's a great talk including New Bedford Health Department on how vaccines can protect you & your family from coronavirus & COVID-19. Jim Marshall of New Bedford Cable Network w/ Health Dir. Damon Chaplin, Dr. Anthony Karabanow, Infectious Disease Specialist, & Dr. Matthew Bevins, Emergency Physician at St. Luke's Hospital. https://bit.ly/3nZK6EK
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Covid 19 Vaccine Roundtable Jan fixed version
Feel the love by holding, cuddling and singing to your newborn while mom gets a break. Babies thrive on the warmth and touch of their caregivers and you are an important source of love for your baby. Find out more ways you can connect with your newborn: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/some-ways-dads-can-bond-baby #WICBreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #FamilyFriendsFridays
Congratulations to Jessica Prince, RN, our January Employee of the Month, for her untiring and can-do leadership as our Chief Nursing and Clinical Operations Officer. She's one of our much appreciated Pilots.
CLOSED Monday February 1 for the coastal nor'easter storm. We will call to reschedule appointments when we reopen. Be Safe.
We're happy to announce that we'll soon introduce a bilingual benefits enrollment specialist thanks to a $45,000 grant by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts / Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation. "This is critical to help uninsured patients get coverage that gives them access to primary care and other health services ...," said our CEO Cheryl Bartlett. https://bit.ly/3crUsLz
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'Connecting consumers with care': GNBCHC receives grant for bilingual specialist
Breast milk changes to meet a baby's needs? Yes! Your breast milk is different at each feeding and it always has exactly what your baby needs. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/ybDO50CkoAi #WICBreastfeeding #WICSpeaksBF #ThrivingBabyThursdays
“I can breastfeed at home, but I am not sure I can do it in public!” It may be nerve-wracking at first, but practice makes perfect and the law is on your side. For tips from moms just like you, visit http://ow.ly/zGtK50CtEXA #WICbreastfeeding #BreastfeedingMoms #MomMondays
Watch and listen Friday night at 8 PM for JESSICA TEIXEIRA, RN, Director of Case Management at GNBCHC, on "Vida Luso Americano," on The Portuguese Channel 20 in New Bedford, with Helena DaSilva Hughes of Immigrants' Assistance Center, Inc. talking about COVID-19 vaccinations.
Congratulations to our February Employee of the Month DENIA BRANCO, Dental Assistant Supervisor. Her coworkers consider Denia to be a dedicated, hardworking role model for others, who reliably puts her patients first. #employeeofthemonth #excellence
GNBCHC patients ONLY who are 65 years of age and older may now schedule an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccinations. CALL 508-992-6553. #vaccinecovid19
Don’t quit on a challenging day. We all experience days where we feel overwhelmed with all of our responsibilities but if you are determined to breastfeed, try not to let one bad day end your journey. You can do this and WIC peer counselors are here to cheer you on! Learn more at http://ow.ly/vzgu50CtHjo #WICbreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #MomMondays
Just in case you haven’t heard this today, you are doing amazing momma! 😊 Your baby appreciates everything you do. 💗 ➡️ Learn more at http://ow.ly/8VW050CHqN6 #BreastfeedingMoms #WICbreastfeeding #MomMondays
For breast feeding moms: Colostrum, also known as liquid gold, has many benefits for your baby including antibodies and nutrients that help your baby thrive! To learn more, visit, http://ow.ly/mULu50D04c7 #WICbreastfeeding #BreastfeedingMoms #ThrivingBabyThursdays
Welcoming a new grandchild to the family is special, and as a grandparent, there’s a lot you can do to support your daughter or daughter-in-law in her breastfeeding journey, like help with baby care or do chores around the house. 🤱🤱🏽🤱🏾 For more ways to help, check out ➡️ http://ow.ly/OPFX50CXjqM. #WICspeaksBF #WICbreastfeeding #FamilyFriendsFridays
Our heartfelt thanks to UnitedHealth Group and their UnitedHealthcare Community Plan for their generous grant to GNBCHC for equipment to speed up insurance processing for patients and for staff protection supplies at our COVID-19 testing site. #generosity #patientcare
Did you know WIC provides extra foods to breastfeeding moms to support your increased nutritional needs? Ask your WIC staff about how your food package supports breastfeeding. http://ow.ly/v0ok50CtLLs #WICbreastfeeding #BreastfeedingMoms #WICresourcesWednesdays
Building your breastfeeding team is important. Tag a friend or family member who has supported you! http://ow.ly/hn2250CtOjp #WICbreastfeeding #BreastfeedingMoms #FamilyFriendsFridays
When a baby is born, a mother is born as well! Mothering the mother is how grandmothers can support a new mom in the postpartum period. Hear what other grandmothers had to say about their roles and how they were able to support their breastfed grandchild here: http://ow.ly/lcXC50DFbmE #WICbreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #FamilyFriendsFridays #Motherhood
Starting Monday, March 22, those who are 60+ and workers in critical jobs will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination. Visit the state website for details. Call us at GNBCHC at 508-992-6553 for more information. https://bit.ly/3vzXggZ
Building your breastfeeding team is important. Tag a friend or family member who has supported you! http://ow.ly/hn2250CtOjp #WICbreastfeeding #BreastfeedingMoms #FamilyFriendsFridays
A common question from new moms is often, "how often should I pump when I'm away from my baby?" WIC Breastfeeding Support recommends pumping or hand expressing at times your baby would typically breastfeed. This helps your body keep making milk so you can keep breastfeeding! Learn more about pumping and hand expression at http://ow.ly/AkBO50DngND • Una pregunta común de las nuevas madres es a menudo, "¿con qué frecuencia debo bombear cuando estoy lejos de mi bebé?" El apoyo para la lactancia materna de WIC recomienda bombear o expresar a veces que su bebé normalmente amamantaría. Esto ayuda a su cuerpo a seguir haciendo
When a baby is born, a mother is born as well! Mothering the mother is how grandmothers can support a new mom in the postpartum period. Hear what other grandmothers had to say about their roles and how they were able to support their breastfed grandchild here: http://ow.ly/lcXC50DFbmE #WICbreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #FamilyFriendsFridays #Motherhood
Building your breastfeeding team is important. Tag a friend or family member who has supported you! http://ow.ly/hn2250CtOjp #WICbreastfeeding #BreastfeedingMoms #FamilyFriendsFridays
