Dennis P. Carman, President & CEO United Way of Greater Plymouth County If it is okay to “wear our hearts on our sleeves”, then is it also acceptable to “wear our hope around our necks”? I started wearing neckties only because I had to when I transferred from North Haven Public Schools in Connecticut to attend … More Ties for Hope and Health| Community Voices for Health
by Dena Miller Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers – Family and Community Resources Summer is winding down and students across our community are getting ready to go back to school.…| Community Voices for Health
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, a national observance calling attention to how vital healthy vision is for a child’s development, learning, and well-being. As kids head back to school and reconnect with friends, this is a great time for families to take proactive steps in protecting young eyes and building lifelong habits. … More Watchful Eyes, Healthy Futures: Observing Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month| Community Voices for Health
By Tayla Magerman, MS, RD, LDN Nutrition is an important part of managing diabetes, so here are a few tips to help improve blood sugar control. It is important to first understand which foods have an effect on blood sugar. Carbohydrates, also referred to as carbs, raise our blood sugar. Carbs are the body’s preferred … More Nutrition Tips for Type 2 Diabetes Management| Community Voices for Health
Signature Healthcare urgent care location in Brockton. For working families, finding time for medical appointments can feel like solving a puzzle. Between school drop-offs, job responsibilities, af…| Community Voices for Health
Summer in Eastern Massachusetts can mean plenty of sundrenched fun, from beach trips to outdoor concerts. It also brings strong UV rays that can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes (CDC, 2024). You or loved one may already have made the mistake of getting burned once this year. But there’s lots of … More Summer Sun Safety: How to Protect Your Skin (Beyond Just SPF)| Community Voices for Health
by: Nicole M. Long, LICSW Disability Pride Month, observed each July, commemorates the 1990 enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law that extended vital civil rights p…| Community Voices for Health