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10/21/2020
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Along with handwashing and physical distancing, the appropriate use of masks has been one of the essential pillars of infection prevention measures against COVID-19. However, rigorous evidence of masks’ effectiveness in blocking the transmission of COVID-19 pandemic has been limited. New research provides additional evidence of the benefits of universal masking in the healthcare setting. The study, published today by Occupational Medicine , found that universal masking at a Massachuse...
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10/08/2020
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10/08/2020
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10/02/2020
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10/02/2020
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10/02/2020
Flu Shots for CHA Primary Care Patients This year it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot. It can protect you, and your friends and family members, from getting sick. Getting a flu shot will also help protect people at highest risk of getting serious flu-related illness. This includes people with chronic disease, older adults, pregnant women and young children*. Where to get a flu shot: Call your CHA primary care center. They can make an appointment for you and/or your family at our CHA flu clin...
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09/25/2020
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09/25/2020
SOMERVILLE, Mass. - On Thursday, September 24, community members and Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) leaders including CEO Assaad Sayah, MD, chief community officer and CHA Foundation president Mary Cassesso and Board of Trustees vice-chair Gerald McCue, gathered for a virtual reception to honor the recipients of the 2020 cycle of the Somerville Health Foundation grant program. This year marks a milestone as the fund exceeded $500,000 of investment in Somerville since it began in 1996. Organizations tha...
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09/23/2020
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09/23/2020
Each flu season is different, but this year it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot. Because of COVID-19, we need to reduce the risk of respiratory illness in our communities. Reduce your risk of being one of the millions of people the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say get the flu every year. Getting vaccinated can keep you healthy and out of the hospital. It also protects others, like friends and family members, from getting sick. Benefits of getting the flu shot: Can keep you from getting ...