Health & Environment
Muddy River Restoration to Start Soon
By Kelsie Dodier Work will begin this summer on the restoration of Boston’s Muddy River and the parkland that frames it, a project 12 years and $90 million in the making. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, city of Boston and town of Brookline have collaborated to draft a plan to restore [...]
Combining Forces in PHEN’s Ongoing Fight Against Prostate Cancer
Combining Forces in PHEN’s Ongoing Fight Against Prostate CancerThe Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) and its member organizations will join with PHEN in the Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer. In churches across the country, LUGPA members will stand with prostate cancer survivors and their families on Father’s Day in efforts to raise awareness and [...]
Huntington Avenue YMCA Update
March 31, 2011 Dear Friends and Members of the Huntington Avenue YMCA: Thank you to those who attended our community meetings and to all of our members for your strong support and concern for the Huntington Avenue YMCA. We have taken all of the feedback from our open meetings, e-mails, one-on-one conversations as well as [...]
New Diabetes Program
The Huntington Avenue YMCA is initiating a health and wellness program for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with this condition or are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, we encourage you to take advantage of this program. It is free for non-members as well as members! 12-Week Program Begins [...]
YMCA Achievers Program and Building Update
YMCA Achievers Welcome! The YMCA Achievers program is dedicated to helping all urban youth reach their fullest potential. Many of Boston’s youth graduate high school and are left to navigate the college process by themselves. From College Path to the Summer Institute, we provide educational enrichment opportunities to prepare for college & career. We are [...]
The Mayor’s YOUTHLINE
The Mayor’s YOUTHLINE is a resource for young people, parents, educators and youth workers. Teen listeners offer a variety of referrals to art, athletic, educational, employment, entertainment, legal, health and social service programs and organizations. Call the YOUTHLINE at 617-635-2240 or search the online database of youth programs at www.BostonYouthZone.com
PHEN Webcast
Dr. Julia Hayes to Speak on Active Surveillance Active surveillance has emerged as an alternative to initial treatment for men with “low risk prostate cancer.” Dr. Hayes will present findings that provide information to help men and their physicians negotiate the difficult decision on whether to treat prostate cancer or select active surveillance. She will accept questions [...]
Career Exploration Panel in Health Career Industry
Career Exploration Panel in Health Career Industry Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. Roxbury Community College Room 3-121 Dear Colleagues: You are cordially invited to attend Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. a special presentation: a Career Exploration Panel in Health Career Industry at Roxbury Community College. Special Presentations [...]
At 4:30 pm on Friday, January 7, Fuel Assistance Funding Not Released by HHS.
Fuel Assistance Clients, Providers Out of Patience HHS promised to release the allocations by January7, 2010 - and that’s what we’ve been telling clients. But it didn’t happen! We have never seen the situation confronting fuel clients as desperate as this. They read in the papers – back in mid-December – that Congress has passed fuel assistance [...]
Whole Foods Hosts “Wish-List” Food Drive
Whole Foods Hosts “Wish-List” Food Drive Asks Residents Be Part of the Solution to Hunger in their Neighborhood City Councilor Mike Ross to Join Activities at 10:30 a.m. WHAT: Action for Boston Community Development and Whole Foods Market collaborate to collect food for those in need in Boston’s West End. ABCD staff and volunteers will distribute [...]
Print Edition: May 2012
