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
Today is International Translation Day! CHA celebrates the 100 staff medical interpreters who have helped enable CHA to pivot rapidly in unprecedented ways over the last seven months. A special thanks to you, CHA interpreters, for your unwavering support in caring for patients with Limited English Proficiency before, throughout, and beyond the pandemic.
Warm thanks to the City of Everett and Mayor Carlo DeMaria for this beautiful flower box decorated by the city's Summer Youth Program. It's a wonderful addition to the CHA Everett Hospital entrance!
Free virtual yoga! CHA yoga has 30-60 minute classes midday and in the evening, Monday through Friday using Zoom. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2Y1cvAv
Getting healthcare at CHA is easier than ever. As the first health system to combine the power of MyChart and Google Meet, you can get a video visit that is easy, safe and secure. Call your CHA Care Center to schedule your next visit today: https://www.challiance.org/
CHA's next Mobile Market is Saturday, October 3, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Tufts Health Plan and Good Measures.Revere residents and others can receive produce (fruits and vegetables) at the CHA Revere Care Center, 454 Broadway. No registration is required. 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!
CHA's Community Health Improvement Department is expanding voter registration in Somerville! Pictured are some of the staff at our testing site at the Assembly Square Care Center.
Thanks to everyone, including the The Greater Boston Food Bank, Tufts Health Plan & Good Measures, for another successful Mobile Market at the CHA #Revere Care Center on Saturday. The next Market is on Saturday, November 7!
Happy October! Check out this featured job post for an ICU Nurse at CHA Everett Hospital. Link: https://buff.ly/36rQpvJ
CHA is committed to providing equitable health care for everyone including LGBTQ patients, visitors & employees. We're excited to receive the designation “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer” in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index.
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It’s not too late! There is still time to complete the 2020 Census. The Census will help inform decisions about funding for the medical care that every community needs and much more. Learn more: 2020census.gov
Margaret Lanca, PhD, director of adult neuropsychology and psychological testing and training at CHA, has helped create an innovative Neuropsychology clinic to provide care while maintaining social distance during #COVID19. 👉 https://buff.ly/345c9uG
With it being Emergency Nurses Week, we wanted to thank our ED nurses for their incredible and compassionate efforts. Pictured are some of the nurses in our Emergency Department!
Tonight at 6:30 p.m., the Somerville Museum is hosting “Voices from Somerville's Haitian Community," a virtual event that will include a panel of local leaders and a discussion of the connections between U.S. and Haitian history.
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Voices from Somerville's Haitian Community
There is still time! It’s quick and easy to complete the 2020 Census online. The Census determines how important funding flows to communities each year. Learn more: Learn more: 2020census.gov
“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
It’s #PharmacyWeek! A big shoutout to all of the pharmacists at CHA who play a crucial role on our care teams by managing medications and helping people manage diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
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Who's the Medication Expert in the White Coat?
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
CHA is hiring! Check out this opening for a Learning & Development Manager: https://buff.ly/3nTnEyk
Are you passionate about helping people improve their health and well-being through mindfulness? Join us for Group Leader Training! Learn more & apply: http://bit.ly/CMCtrainings
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Care for people 55+, helping you stay in your own home with health care and support services from CHA PACE. Learn more: http://bit.ly/CHApace
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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.
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
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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
CHA is hiring! This week’s featured job is a Financial Analyst in the Department of Psychiatry: Learn more: https://buff.ly/35oCjcA
#COVID19 resources in your language. Visit CHA's Multilingual Resources page to get info about the virus in your language and others.
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Recently, the CHA CHAmpion Team took part in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Although the walk was virtual, CHA showed support by doing a 2 or 5-mile walk, or going to Patriot Place to take part in the Taking Rides Rolling Rally!
Hear from residents at CHA what it feels like to train at CHA and live here! https://buff.ly/2HGFPa8
Junior kindergarten students from the Kennedy Longfellow School in #Cambridge created paper mask artwork for a recent project. Thanks to the School Health Unit of the Cambridge Public Health Dept. for sharing this photo. Remember to wear your mask, please!
CHA’s focus continues to be on our mission of improving the health of our communities. Read the latest CHA Community Update from chief community officer Mary Cassesso: https://buff.ly/3oAtCoc
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
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
Diversity is embedded in the fabric of CHA. We're 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 thank all the veterans in our communities for their service. We appreciate their sacrifice and commitment. Happy #VeteransDay!
Check out these tips on how to safely carpool courtesy of the MA Dept. of Public Health. https://buff.ly/3l3aP2L
#ICYMI, read the latest message to the CHA community from chief community officer Mary Cassesso. The newsletter includes a recap of CHA’s healthy voting initiative, info about See, Test and Treat, and much more. Link: https://buff.ly/3oAtCoc
More older adults need support services to stay safely in their home. CHA PACE is meeting this increased demand with safe healthcare to activities for homebound older adults. Watch this piece about how the demand is rising. Call 617-575-5850 for more info or visit https://bit.ly/32muOm9
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Demand for In-Home Senior Care on the Rise
CHA Teen Health Centers offer primary care to high school students (ages 12-24) in Cambridge, Somerville and Everett. Find out more about getting flu shots, physicals, sexual reproductive health support and more at one of our locations. All insurance is accepted. All will be provided care regardless of their ability to pay. CHA Somerville Teen Connection patients are temporarily being seen at CHA Cambridge Teen Health Center at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3hRUIU3
Remember to #WearAMask correctly to stop the spread of #COVID19. Follow this checklist courtesy of the CDC. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2VGqz0W
Ready to try yoga? CHA Yoga is free with 30-60 minute classes during the week virtually. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2Y1cvAv
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. Learn more: http://bit.ly/CHAPACE
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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
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 hosts virtual SMART Recovery Support Groups each Thursday, from 6 - 7 p.m., on Zoom. Learn more today: https://buff.ly/2KMem5l
Here are some suggestions from the MA Dept. of Public Health to keep you and your family safe at home and while in public. Learn more: https://buff.ly/38t29iB
We are recruiting! Check out this week’s featured opening which is Clinical Risk and Patient Safety Manager at CHA: https://buff.ly/3kHl9MV
Preparing for the #Thanksgiving holiday? The CDC suggests hosting a virtual meal with friends/family who do not live in your home. Ask people to share recipes and show off their turkey, dressing, and other dishes: Learn more: https://buff.ly/3legUtj
You have a big impact on others in your community and how seriously they take safety measures. Even superheroes put on a mask and wash their hands!
CHA is hiring! Check out this opening for an Off Shift #Nurse Manager in Psychiatry: https://buff.ly/377uNnh
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
Speaking your own language with your doctor is better for your health! CHA has interpreters in more than 80 languages. Because everyone deserves great care. Need a new Primary Care doctor? Call CHA at 617-665-1305 or visit bit.ly/CHADFS
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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
#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
Are you worried about overdoses happening where you work or live? The Cambridge Public Health Department offers free overdose prevention and response training to the community and free on-site training for groups by appointment. Link: https://buff.ly/2DkZVEs
Saturday (12/5) Revere Mobile Market Update:
Due to anticipated inclement weather on Saturday, the CHA #Revere Mobile Market will be moved to 200 Winthrop Avenue in Revere. Signage will be posted. All other details about the market (time, social distancing, etc.) remain the same. The Market begins at 10:30 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Greater Boston Food Bank, Tufts Health Plan, City of Revere/Revere 311, Good Measures
Are you ready to try #yoga? CHA Yoga offers free 30 or 60-minute classes during the week via Zoom. Discover more about the program: https://buff.ly/2Y1cvAv
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
Find local services near you. Visit CHA Connect and search for services in your own neighborhood. Check it out: cha-connect.org
Don't forget! On Dec. 14, Dr. Lou Ann Bruno Murtha, division chief of infectious diseases, and Christian Lanphere, PhD, CHA safety officer and emergency management director, will be panelists in a Facebook live discussion on the state's plans for #COVID19 vaccine distribution.
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Community Conversation: Delivering on the Promise of a COVID-19 Vaccine
Gaurab Basu, MD, MPH, co-director of the Center for Health Equity Education & Advocacy, was named a 2020 Science Defender by the Union of Concerned Scientists for his advocacy work to address to air pollution, racism, poverty, and climate change. “We need to be a part of speaking up,” said Dr. Basu. “Scientists and clinicians have to be leaders in our society, to make sure that science creates a society in which we care for one another.”
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#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
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.
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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
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
As the holidays approach, providers and staff at CHA have been making efforts to give back to the community. The Radiology Dept. (pictured top) hosted its 14th Annual Gift Drive, partnering with Cambridge Family and Children's Services and Operation Elf. The Rehab Dept. (pictured bottom) completed a food drive to benefit Project Soup & Bread of Life in Malden.
None of the #COVID19 vaccines currently in development in the U. S. uses the live virus that causes COVID-19. You may have symptoms like a fever after you get a vaccine. This is normal and a sign that your immune system is learning how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Get the facts: https://buff.ly/2K1OJAk
Our frontline workers have done an amazing job since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and last night we were excited to begin vaccinations. Acute Care Center medical assistant Nancy Morales volunteered to be first, followed by clinical nurse lead Erik Westhaver, RN -- thanks to CHA physician Anna Rabkina for the photos!
The shortage of inpatient psychiatry beds is a growing public health emergency that affects so many of our patients, families and community members. CHA is excited to partner with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to expand inpatient psychiatric care in the region. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2LGFCp7
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.
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
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
#COVID19 resources in your language. Visit CHA's Multilingual Resources page to get info about the disease in your language and others. ➡️ https://buff.ly/39wrNzW
Give the gift of Mindfulness and Compassion to yourself or others! Join us for 8-week Courses at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion. #wellness #compassion #mindful
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NPR affiliate WBUR 90.9 FM highlighted CHA's effort to address the growing need for inpatient psychiatric care. Dr. Jacob Venter explained how our plan to increase beds and offer specialized care will help make a difference for patients and families. #psychiatry #mentalhealth
Learn more here:
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With Need Increasing, Cambridge Health Alliance To Add New Psychiatric Inpatient Beds
We are hiring! This week’s featured job opening is for a Senior Internal Auditor with Healthcare experience. The successful candidate will assist in the development of annual risk assessments and internal audit plans. Learn more here:
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Start the Year with Mindfulness & Compassion - join our 8-week courses this January! Learn more https://buff.ly/3mNIg9n
#meditation #mindfulness #health #compassion
The World Health Organization (WHO) shares 7 helpful tips for telling the difference and stopping the spread of misinformation.
World Health Organization (WHO) is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
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We are all being exposed to a huge amount of COVID-19 information on a daily basis, and not all of it is reliable.
Here are 7️⃣ tips for telling the difference and stopping the spread of misinformation ⬇️
New Year, New Career! This week’s featured job opening is for a Provider Recruiter. The successful candidate supports CHA's strategic growth initiative by working closely with both senior clinical and administrative leadership to identify, recruit and employ only the highest quality physicians and physician assistants. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3pO35DO
#career #Jobs #NewYear
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!
Find local services in the community. Visit CHA Connect and search for services in your own neighborhood. Check it out: cha-connect.org
#COVID19 resources in your language. Visit CHA's Multilingual Resources page to get info about the disease in your language and others. Discover more: https://buff.ly/39wrNzW
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.
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.
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.
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.
Could everyday drugs help treat #COVID19? The Boston Globe explores several local studies including CHA's clinical drug trial for NAC, which has been used to treat viral pneumonia. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3qlg3sT
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Researchers test common drugs in quest for treatments for early COVID-19 - The Boston Globe
Take care of your daily activities safely while protecting yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. The more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread.
Remember to:
-Cover your nose and mouth with a mask or face covering
-Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water, or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
-Avoid crowds
Learn more about assessing the risk when you go out: https://buff.ly/2ZeYtLk
#CDC #PhysicalDistance
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Thank you, Cristiane Salvino, for keeping our "high-risk" loved ones safe. Cristiane, a medical assistant at CHA Union Square Family Health, shares why she got the vaccine. “We work with patients of all ages. For me it was important to get the Covid-19 vaccine because both of my parents, especially my mom, are high-risk people. Now that a piece of hope has finally arrived, I couldn't miss the opportunity of being around her again in the near future.”
During a pandemic, masks aren't the only thing that can keep you safe. Condoms can protect you from STDs and unintended pregnancies.
We're giving away FREE condoms. Share this post with friends and keep everyone safe. Stay safe: https://buff.ly/3i4aDzr
A new year brings new healthy weight goal challenges. CHA providers are here to help you achieve your goal.
Here are a few tips to help you get started:
. Visit your care team and set healthy goals.
. Start slow. And focus on your end goal.
. Drink lots of water.
. Eat more fruits and veggies
. Cut out some sugar and refined carbohydrates.
. Add a cardio workout, such as walking.
. Join our Yoga class
. Rest up.
. Ask a friend to join you (safely).
Learn more at https://www.challiance.org/get-healthy
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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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!
#COVID19 resources in your language. Visit CHA's Multilingual Resources page to get info about the disease in your language and others. ➡️ https://buff.ly/39wrNzW
Dr. Agnes Graves, a physician at CHA Windsor Street Care Center, shares with Somerville Journal her experience getting the vaccine as well as her confidence in it. Read more: https://buff.ly/2LKSz1D
Ready to try #yoga? CHA Yoga is free with 30-60 minute classes during the week through Zoom. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2Y1cvAv
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
Stop the spread together. Join CHA provider Maria Terra, APRN, to learn about COVID-19 and the new vaccines. Facebook live event starts at 7:00 PM at https://buff.ly/2Mz2Pdu
This FB live event is in Spanish.
CHA is hiring medical lab technicians: Do you know any experienced medical lab technicians or people who are interested in getting into the field? CHA is hosting a virtual hiring event on February 4 for anyone who wants to learn more. Find out more about the event https://buff.ly/3abjLii
As you get older, you might be faced with considering new housing arrangements. You might also worry that any housing change can seem like you’re losing some of your independence. CHA Pace can help you keep your Independence, Dignity and Health. Learn about the care and support available for people 55 and older who want to stay safely in their home.
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COVID-19 can be spread by people who do not have symptoms. Masks and cloth face coverings may help prevent others from spreading the virus when worn over the nose and mouth correctly.
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Thank you, Dr. Rob Janett, for getting the vaccine to slow the spread of the virus and help eliminate concerns around vaccine safety. Dr. Janett is a longtime primary care physician at Cambridge Family Health.
P.S. cool CHA #mask! 😷
Now that the vaccine rollout has started for individuals 75 years and older, we would like to share accurate vaccine information with you to help you make informed decisions. It can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust. CHA is here for you! Find out more about the COVID vaccine here: https://buff.ly/3rgHPY3
Congrats to CHA CEO Assaad Sayah, MD, who has been appointed to the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Board of Trustees. "Dr. Sayah's guidance and expertise will be crucial as our providers continue to battle COVID-19 while pushing the boundaries of what it means to deliver world-class care," said MHA president & CEO Steve Walsh.
CHA is hiring medical technologists, and we are offering a $5k sign-on bonus! Do you know any experienced technologists or people who are interested in getting into the field? CHA is hosting a virtual hiring event on February 4. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3abjLii
Today we celebrate National Women's Physicians Day. Join us as we say thank you to all the outstanding women in medicine for all that they do to provide care for patients and families. #WomenDocsInspire #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay #WomenPhysiciansDay
Making it easy for older adults 55 and older to receive the care they need to remain in their homes. One call to CHA PACE connects you to some of the most compassionate professionals in the business.
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Join our team as we fight to help bring this pandemic to an end. We're seeking clinical and non-clinical support for our COVID Vaccine Clinic. View our opportunities here: https://buff.ly/2MKUmE8
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
After COVID-19 vaccine: How Long Will I Need to Wear My Mask?
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3jtI8Mk
Many thanks to all the volunteers who came out for last Saturday's Revere Mobile Market, which served 500 households. The team distributed 12,158 pounds of food, including seven different items of fresh produce. Thanks to our partners the The Greater Boston Food Bank, Tufts Health Plan and Good Measures as well as the City of Revere Department of Public Works for picking up the food boxes for recycling. Watch the video below from the event courtesy of the Greater Boston Food Bank.
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CHA Family Medicine doctor Julia Randall, MD wants her patients to know she respects their choices. Here's what she's recommending for her pregnant patients about getting the COVID vaccine.
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Pregnancy and getting vaccinated -- What are you recommending to your patients?
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Here are a few tips from the CDC on ways to care for yourself one small way each day.
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COVID-19 and Your Health
$5,000 sign-on Bonus! Attention Nurses: Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in management? We are currently recruiting a Nurse Manager for our four Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Centers. https://buff.ly/3oVTrOB
Happy Valentine’s Day from CHA! Thank you for all the love and support we’ve received, especially at the height of the pandemic.
CHA hosts virtual SMART Recovery Support Groups each Thursday, from 6 - 7 p.m., on Zoom. Learn more today: https://buff.ly/2KMem5l
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.
Should I get the COVID vaccine while breastfeeding? Family Medicine doctor Julia Randall, MD can help answer your questions about the vaccine and breastfeeding in this short video.
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Should I get the COVID vaccine while I'm breastfeeding?
Did you know: just 12 minutes of exercise might lower risks for heart disease and diabetes.
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12 minutes of exercise might lower risks for heart disease and diabetes - Harvard Health
Poet and CHA Haitian Creole Medical Interpreter, Eddy Toussaint, shares his vaccine experience.
"Zanmi m yo, pran vaksen an, silvouplè. Mwen deja pran 2 doz yo doktè pa m konseye m, anyen pa t rive m apre sa." Eddy Toussaint, CHA Haitian Creole Medical Interpreter.
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Zanmi m yo, ran vaksen an, silvouplè!
Are you pregnant and considering getting vaccinated? Family medicine doctor Julia Randall, MD shares what she’s telling her patients about pregnancy and COVID vaccines.
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Pregnancy and getting vaccinated -- What are you recommending to your patients?
Looking for Vaccine Locations? Please visit the state COVID website for a searchable map of locations near you.
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COVID-19 vaccination locations
Older adults need extra mental health support during the pandemic. Learn strategies to address multiple aspects of aging at Updates & Innovations in Geriatric Mental Health, livestreamed Apr 9-10, 2021. Offered by Cambridge Health Alliance and Harvard Medical School. Register here: https://bit.ly/3qzEbbL
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Updates and Innovations in Geriatric Mental Health
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.
Safety of #COVID19 vaccines is a top priority. Safety is considered before any vaccine is recommended for use. Learn more about how #CDC and its partners are ensuring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines:
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Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States
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Your best protection from #COVID19 will be a combination of getting a COVID-19 #vaccine when available, wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds, and washing your hands often. Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination: https://buff.ly/3iDobm1
Vacunas Dato. Cambridge Health Alliance se preocupa por su salud.
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Leda Orians, CHA Medical Interpreter, Vacunas Dato
If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use and/or addiction, CHA can help. Our team provides support to help people find the strength to live clean and maintain sobriety.
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Recovery Coaches: The Kind Support People Need
Drinking teas and relying on herbal remedies can help with keeping you hydrated but they cannot protect you from COVID-19. Listen to CHA physician assistant Sonnly Ribourg, PA-C explain why getting the vaccine can protect you best.
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Teas and herbal remedies will not protect you from COVID -- Sonnly Ribourg, PA-C
Many thanks to Cambridge Savings Bank for generously donating 100 lunches from Dave's Fresh Pasta to our colleagues at Occupational Health, Testing Tent and Covid Acute Care Center.
Advice for youth mental health issues: CHA psychiatrist Meredith Gansner, MD, and Nancy Rappaport, MD, faculty member in the Dept. of Psychiatry, shared advice for struggling parents and children in a commentary posted on WBUR 90.9 FM Cognoscenti which explored concerns about a rise in youth suicides.
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More Young People Are Dying By Suicide. Here’s How To Help
Vaccines are one of the tools we have to fight the pandemic. Studies show COVID-19 vaccines are safe and very effective. A 3rd vaccine was just approved for use in the U.S. Learn more https://buff.ly/3jtI8Mk
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
CHA multicultural affairs supervisor Jean Adam shares why it's OK to continue drinking teas and taking herbal remedies, but they won't protect you from getting COVID. Get vaccinated for you, your family and your community.
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Drinking tea is good, but the COVID vaccine can save your life.
Not sure about getting vaccinated against COVID? CHA director of government programming and control quality performance Vanessa Doleyres-Nazaire, MPH can relate. Listen to her experience and how she overcame them.
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Why I wasn't sure about getting vaccinated
COVID-19 Community questions: Do I need to wear a mask and avoid close contact with others if I have gotten two doses of the vaccine? Find out at https://buff.ly/3gi1CSJ
Join Sen. Jason Lewis and CHA’s Dr. Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha, division chief of infectious diseases, as they answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Sipèvizè CHA Miltikiltirèl Afè Jean Adam pataje enfòmasyon sou kontinye bwè ti ak pran remèd fèy, men yo pa pral pwoteje ou kont COVID. Pran vaksen pou ou, fanmi ou ak kominote ou.
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Bwè te, men vaksen an ka sove lavi ou.
Every day this week, WIC will be hosting an online Breastfeeding celebration for the 1 year anniversary of remote services. Join on Instagram live, @cambridgesomervillewic, every day from 6-7 PM or with google meet. https://buff.ly/3lnVVoz
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Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Join CHA as the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. https://buff.ly/3qUkM4p
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
People who are fully vaccinated can start to do some things they stopped doing because of the pandemic. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3v2PJqt
Join us as we celebrate Certified Nurses Day, which honors nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through national board certification in their specialty. Thank you to our nurses for your professionalism and dedication to quality patient care. Your credentials and commitment to excellence are recognized, trusted and appreciated.
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
SUPPORT THE CHILDREN CHA SERVES! CHA’s annual Bike4Books fundraiser takes place this year on April 1-19. All proceeds from Bike4Books are used to purchase books for Project READ, CHA’s childhood literacy program. Apply today: https://buff.ly/2OHX5iN
CHA director of multicultural affairs and patient services, Vonessa Costa, adds her voice to defining equity. Find out what she and other healthcare leaders said at Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association's 2021 Leading the Conversation Conference.
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What Does Health Equity Mean to You?
In light of COVID-19, our Center for Mindfulness and Compassion is offering FREE guided daily online practices. These practices are open to all. Over 20 teachers are offering sessions in mindful movement; bringing kindness to our stress, anxiety, grief and fear; supporting care giving during this difficult time, and expressing appreciation and love for each other. Classes are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3tNLley
Nutrition is important at every age. Children need proper nutrients to grow up healthy and strong. WIC is a FREE nutrition program that helps families with children under five get healthy food and learn how to eat well. It also supports pregnant women, infants and new moms. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children and is FREE to Massachusetts families who qualify. Call 617-575-5330 to see if we can help you.
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
