12/8/2020
At Cambridge Health Alliance, our primary goal is to keep you healthy. As we head into the colder months, we want you to have all the information you need to have a healthy winter. Here are some helpful hints on ways to stay safe ...
12/8/2020
Na Cambridge Health Alliance, nosso objetivo principal é manter você saudável. Conforme entramos em meses mais frios, queremos que você tenha todas as informações necessárias para ter um inverno saudável. Veja algumas dicas úteis ...
12/8/2020
En Cambridge Health Alliance, nuestro principal objetivo es cuidar de su salud. A medida que nos acercamos a los meses más fríos, queremos que cuente con toda la información necesaria para que pase un invierno saludable. A continu...
11/16/2020
Correct Pronouns, Names, and Honoring Stories - Ari Pehkonen, LCSW (he/him) Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day that honors victims of transphobic violence, can be a scary reminder to many transgender people of how dangerous the...
11/8/2020
Most of us look forward to family gatherings around the holidays. This year, we might even be missing that annoying relative from out of state. But a recent Boston Globe article featuring CHA's Dr. Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha says "we al...
11/8/2020
Some of you may have college students returning home for the holidays and may be wondering how to protect your family, especially if they’re coming from COVID hot spots. Younger people may not show any symptoms (asymptomatic) and ...
10/20/2020
CHA nurse educators Nancy McCune and Patty Poirier have worked together off and on for almost 3 decades at CHA Everett Hospital, from 1989 to 2014, and now are together again in the Perioperative Department. Nurse educators at CHA...
10/18/2020
Wearing a mask is more than a fashion statement. It’s one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Have you ever wondered how to properly wear your mask and how to keep it clean? The CDC recommends wearing a ...
10/18/2020
Usar mascarilla es más que una frase de moda. Es una de las mejores formas de protegerse y proteger a los demás contra el COVID-19. ¿Alguna vez se preguntó cómo colocarse la mascarilla correctamente y cómo lavarla? Los CDC recomie...
10/18/2020
Usar uma máscara é mais que uma declaração de moda. É uma das melhores maneiras de proteger a si mesmo e a outras pessoas contra a COVID-19. Já se perguntou como usar a sua máscara corretamente e como mantê-la limpa? O CDC recomen...
10/4/2020
"Before the pandemic, we really didn't have telehealth capacity where we were providing care to kids and adults through video," said Dr. Carson. Often, telehealth is delivered to rural communities by providers at clinics in cities...
9/30/2020
"Here comes the sun, and I say...It's all right." Code Sunshine started in late April 2020 as staff and providers at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) responded to the COVID-19 surge in Massachusetts. The song "Here Comes the Sun" b...
9/25/2020
As CHA continues to expand its tele-health capabilities, we are excited to announce the launch of tele-neuropsychology (NAPA, Neuropsychology and Psychological Assessment) clinic. This clinic lets us evaluate patients for a variet...
9/20/2020
The last few months managing COVID-19 in the community at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) has been a raw experience for Dr. Gaurab Basu. “We have seen suffering firsthand and it's made me reconnect with my I chose health care as a...
9/16/2020
Before greeting his wife and two daughters after an intense day caring for patients, Gilberto has a ritual. He walks into his garage where a makeshift sanitation station is set up, removes all of his clothing that he wore to work ...
8/24/2020
A patient with complex health issues, including diabetes, called his primary care team at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) in early April amidst the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts. "During the prolonged isolation,...
8/12/2020
“We had our first COVID-19 positive admitted to CHA Cambridge Hospital in March and she was intubated for weeks,” said Virginia (Ginny) Caples, RN. “Our staff was absolutely phenomenal taking care of her and became her family thro...
8/4/2020
Mr. Jackson (not his real name) was very sick, having trouble breathing and getting treated for possible COVID-19 at the CHA Respiratory Clinic in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was early April and he was afraid about what a possib...
7/16/2020
A group of new nurses, part of CHA’s New Graduate Residency program, arrived at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) in early February weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Massachusetts and the East Coast. “The new nurses hit th...
7/13/2020
CHA nutritionist, Amy Eldridge, MS, RDN, LDN, answers a question from a CHA patient: For those who have high risk conditions, like asthma…what can we do to support our immune system through our diet? Antioxidants can help boost th...
6/19/2020
With Massachusetts beginning to reopen, you may have questions about health care at CHA. We’ve been with you all along, but if you weren’t sick, you may have stayed away. Now is a great time to put your health first and reconnect ...
6/19/2020
Com Massachusetts começando a reabrir, você pode ter perguntas sobre o serviço de saúde na CHA. Estivemos juntos com você em todas as etapas, mas, caso não tenha ficado doente, talvez tenha se mantido afastado. Agora é um ótimo mo...
6/19/2020
Com Massachusetts começando a reabrir, você pode ter perguntas sobre o serviço de saúde na CHA. Estivemos juntos com você em todas as etapas, mas, caso não tenha ficado doente, talvez tenha se mantido afastado. Agora é um ótimo mo...
5/27/2020
By Kerry Mello , Community Health Improvement Seniors are more at risk for COVID and are wise to stay at home as much as possible. But this can lead to isolation, boredom and feelings of depression and anxiety. Here are some tips ...
5/18/2020
Dear Frontline Providers, I don't presume to know your individual experiences and feelings during this time of ongoing crisis, or the impact of unremitting demands of stamina and skills or consequent emotional toll….but here are s...
5/11/2020
One thing we’re seeing across this pandemic is a lot of creativity. Whether it’s healthcare providers finding better ways to care for patients or people acting out famous works of art using photography. Being shut in is having som...
4/29/2020
COVID-19 has changed all of our lives. If you’re a parent of school-aged children, you may feel an extra burden of stress and anxiety. Overnight, you are teachers, counselors and health educators while nurturing your families. You...
4/28/2020
Based on reports from around the world, children are less likely to get the virus, but that doesn’t mean parents won’t worry. If you get COVID-19, public health experts recommend you isolate yourself. If your child is old enough t...
4/28/2020
After a month of hunkering down at home, you may be running out of ideas to fill the days. You can do these by yourself or together -- there’s plenty of time to get through the list. Cooking together Start with breakfast or desser...
4/23/2020
“Estamos acostumbrados a ver gente casi todos los días”, explicó Tara Sherman, Gerente de Enfermería en CHA PACE. “Hemos tenido que adaptarnos de formas inimaginables”. Asistencia a través de MOLST CHA PACE comenzó actualiza...
4/23/2020
Você tem dúvidas sobre a alimentação durante a pandemia de COVID-19? A nutricionista da CHA, Amy Eldridge, MS, RDN, LDN, ajuda respondendo dúvidas comuns. Eu perdi meu emprego. Onde eu posso obter alimentos para a minha família? E...
4/23/2020
“Estamos acostumados a ver as pessoas quase todos os dias”, explicou Tara Sherman, Diretora de Enfermagem do PACE CHA. “Tivemos que entender como nos adaptar de uma maneira que nunca havíamos imaginado”. MOLST - tirando o me...
4/23/2020
¿Tiene preguntas relacionadas a la alimentación durante esta pandemia? La nutricionista de CHA, Amy Eldridge, MS, RDN, LDN, responde algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes. Perdí mi trabajo, ¿dónde puedo conseguir comida para mi ...
4/22/2020
By Kerry Mello , Project Coordinator for Mental Health First Aid Training Does shopping feel like you’re invading hostile territory? That’s the sense many have in this time of pandemic. The good news is the U.S. Food and Drug Admi...
4/22/2020
“We’re used to seeing people almost every day,” explained Tara Sherman, CHA PACE Nurse Manager. “We had to figure out how to adapt in ways we never imagined.” Making the MOLST of it CHA PACE started by updating every participant’s...
4/21/2020
Do you have questions about food during the COVID-19 pandemic? CHA nutritionist, Amy Eldridge, MS, RDN, LDN, helps us by answering common questions. I lost my job. Where can I get food to feed my family? There is help. You may be ...
4/14/2020
Nunca he recibido mejor atención médica por parte del sistema médico”. (paciente de CHA) Los pacientes de la nueva Clínica Respiratoria de CHA en el Broadway Care Center en Somerville están recibiendo atención por el COVID-19 a ti...
4/14/2020
Social determinants of health – where people live, learn, work and play -- are powerful predictors of a person’s health. According to the World Health Organization, these are shaped by money, power and access to resources. This re...
4/14/2020
Fatores determinantes da saúde – onde as pessoas vivem, aprendem, trabalham e brincam - são importantes fatores preditivos para a saúde de uma pessoa. Segundo a Organização Mundial da Saúde, estes são moldados por fatores como din...
4/14/2020
“Nunca recebi melhor tratamento médico em qualquer lugar dentro do sistema médico". (paciente CHA) Os pacientes na nova Clínica de Respiração da CHA na Broadway Care Center em Somerville estão recebendo pronto atendimento para tra...
4/14/2020
“I have never received better medical care at any point in the medical system.” (CHA patient) Patients at CHA’s new Respiratory Clinic at the Broadway Care Center in Somerville are getting timely care for COVID-19 and, in most cas...
4/14/2020
Los factores determinantes de la salud relativos a la condición social (dónde vive, aprende, trabaja y juega la persona) son indicadores importantes de la salud. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, estos factores están mold...
4/7/2020
By Community Health Improvement Staff Now that you know more about COVID-19, your role as a teen, and what to do from our first blog , it’s important to focus on managing and developing coping strategies while in quarantine. While...
4/7/2020
Pela Equipe de Melhoria da Saúde da Comunidade Agora que você sabe mais sobre a COVID-19, seu papel enquanto adolescente e o que fazer depois de ter lido o nosso primeiro post no blog , é importante focar em gerenciar e em desenvo...
4/7/2020
Por el personal de Mejora de Salud Comunitaria Ahora que ya sabes más sobre el COVID-19, tu papel como adolescente y lo que debes hacer por la publicación previa del blog , es importante enfocarnos en administrar y desarrolla...
4/7/2020
Hecho por el personal de Mejora a la Salud Comunitaria Con la propagación del COVID-19, necesitamos saber ¿Qué es el COVID-A19? ¿Cómo protegernos contra él?, Y ¿Cómo practicar el auto cuidado? , de esta manera adaptarnos a u...
4/7/2020
Pela Equipe de Melhoria da Saúde da Comunidade Com a propagação da COVID-19, precisamos entender o que ela é, como nos mantermos seguros, como praticar o autocuidado e como nos adaptarmos à vida sem sair de casa. Com a perda súbit...
4/1/2020
By Community Health Improvement Staff With the spread of COVID-19, we need to understand what it is, how to stay safe, how to practice self care , and how to adjust to life stuck inside. With a sudden loss of a routine and schedul...
3/29/2020
“These are unprecedented times, for sure,” said Dr. Mark Albanese, Director of Adult Outpatient Psychiatry and Addictions. “None of us has faced such a pandemic. While you may feel overwhelmed, there are things we can do to help o...
3/29/2020
“São tempos sem precedentes, com certeza”, disse o Dr. Mark Albanese, Diretor do Ambulatório de Psiquiatria e Toxicodependência para Adultos. “Nenhum de nós jamais enfrentou uma pandemia de tal magnitude. Embora você possa sentir-...
3/29/2020
“Este es, sin dudas, un momento sin precedentes”, dijo el Dr. Mark Albanese, Director de Psiquiatría y Adiciones Para Pacientes Externos Adultos. “Ninguno de nosotros ha atravesado una pandemia. Si bien es normal que se sienta abr...
3/28/2020
Flattening the curve means slowing down the number of people who get sick. This lets healthcare providers better care for those who get COVID-19. When too many people get sick all at once, it can overwhelm the healthcare system, m...
3/28/2020
Achatar a curva significa desacelerar novas infecções. Isso permite que os profissionais de saúde prestem um melhor atendimento àqueles que se infectaram pela COVID-19. Quando muitas pessoas ficam doentes de uma só vez, o sistema ...
3/28/2020
Aplanar la cursa significa desacelerar el número de contagios, lo que les permite a los proveedores de salud brindar una mejor atención a los pacientes con COVID-19. Cuando se enferma mucha gente a la vez, puede colapsar el sistem...
3/9/2020
Nurses play a vital role in health care teams across Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) every day. They go above and beyond to care for patients with kindness and compassion staying true to our mission of caring for everyone, regardl...
3/3/2020
March is Social Work Month! The National Association of Social Workers selected "Social Workers: Generations Strong" as the theme for 2020. Social work is a profession that allows people across generations to make a positive impac...
3/2/2020
By Avlot Quessa , Senior Director, Multicultural Affairs & Patient Services; Co-Chair, CHA Diversity Council Cambridge Health Alliance is a mission-driven institution that makes special efforts each year to celebrate Black His...
2/13/2020
Elissa Klein , Outreach Program Manager, CHA PACE Recently, the CHA Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) staff had the opportunity to participate in a training led by Eileen Dacey, MSW, LCSW, from the North Shore C...
2/13/2020
By Family Medicine Physicians Fa'iz Bayo-Awoyemi , MD, and Matthew Desir , MD A visit to the doctor’s office, whether it is your first trip, a routine checkup or a sick visit, may cause anxiety. Being prepared is one of the ...
2/4/2020
By CHA Cardiologist Lilian Joventino , MD February is the American Heart Association's annual celebration of Heart Health Month. Did you know that heart disease is the greatest cause of death for both men and women living in the U...
1/29/2020
Student loan debt in the United States topped $1.5 trillion in 2019 . The ever-increasing cost of secondary education is leading to a crisis as countless people are strapped with debt before they start a family or career. The aver...
1/27/2020
A dívida com empréstimos estudantis nos Estados Unidos atingiu US$ 1,5 trilhão em 2019 . Os custos cada vez maiores da educação secundária estão levando a uma crise, já que inúmeras pessoas se veem amarradas a despesas antes...
1/21/2020
E-cigarettes and vaping has been all over the news in recent months as the health risks linked to these products is becoming better understood. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health , nearly 20% of high school...
1/9/2020
Por Rebecca Toutant , MA, RD, LDN, CDE, cPT - Wellness Manager da CHA Bem-vindo ao novo ano! Se você for como a maioria dos norte-americanos, talvez tenha tomado a decisão de melhorar a sua saúde e mudar a sua alimentação. Então, ...
1/6/2020
By Jamila Xible , Director, Health Education and Access Programs According to the American Cancer Society, close to 90% of all Cervical cancer cases are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that is transmitted duri...
1/5/2020
O CBD é a nova mania de "saúde" de 2019. Está explodindo em popularidade e parece estar em tudo. Estamos quase chegando ao ponto de ser difícil de encontrar alimentos, produtos de cuidados pessoais e suplementos sem ele. (OK, aí é...
1/5/2020
El CBD es la nueva moda "de salud" de 2019. Su popularidad está en auge y parece estar presente en todo. Prácticamente está siendo difícil encontrar alimentos, productos de cuidado personal y suplementos sin que lo incluyan. (Sí, ...
1/5/2020
Estar no hospital ou no consultório médico pode ser estressante, especialmente se você ou seu ente querido está doente ou machucado. Imagine se você não fala o mesmo idioma que a sua equipe de cuidados de saúde e tem perguntas sob...
12/22/2019
Being in the hospital or at the doctor's office can be stressful, especially when you or a loved one is sick or injured. Imagine if you don't speak the same language as your health care team and have questions about getting better...
12/19/2019
Jaime Lederer , MSW, MPH, Melhoria da Saúde Comunitária O lugar em que você se senta reflete a sua visão . Nosso contexto pessoal e ponto de vista definem como vemos o mundo, quais ações realizamos a cada dia e a maneira de enxerg...
12/17/2019
CBD is the new “health” fad for 2019. It is exploding in popularity and seems to be in everything. It’s almost getting to the point that it’s hard to find food, personal care products and supplements without it. (OK, that’s an exa...
12/16/2019
By CHA Wellness Manager Rebecca Toutant , MA, RD, LDN, CDE, cPT Welcome to the New Year! If you're like most Americans, you may have resolved to improve your health and perhaps change what how you eat. So what's the best diet to t...
12/14/2019
Psiquiatra geriátrico Jason Strauss , MD O Transtorno Afetivo Sazonal (TAS) é mais do que sentir-se cansado ou irritado durante os meses mais frios - é um problema sério de saúde que as pessoas podem apresentar mesmo que não tenha...
12/9/2019
By Director of Geriatric Psychiatry Jason Strauss , MD Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than feeling tired or upset during the colder months – it is a serious health concern that folks may experience even if they do not h...
12/2/2019
By: Jaime Lederer , MSW, MPH, Community Health Improvement Where you sit reflects what you see . Our personal context and viewpoint define how we see the world, what actions we take each day and the way we see others. For youth gr...
11/19/2019
The holiday season is upon us – filled with family, fun and food. Some of us enjoy every minute while others struggle with well, just about everything. Here are a few ideas to help you get through the upcoming season so that you c...
11/19/2019
By Ari Pehkonen , LCSW, Clinical Social Worker and Natalie , Data and Billing Coordinator Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day when the transgender and non-binary community worldwide comes together to commemorate those lost to ...
11/17/2019
Ali Abdalkadir fugiu da violência e da guerra do Iraque em 2007 em busca de segurança. Ali e sua esposa foram ameaçados várias vezes por seu papel na interpretação de discursos e outras informações para a Iraqi Media Network, admi...
11/17/2019
By Katie Teague , MSW, Program Manager, Health Education and Access Programs After answering 12 phone calls, scheduling seven appointments and missing five, a patient, who we will call “Jane,” arrived at Cambridge Hospital Primary...
11/11/2019
By Registered Dietitian Carrie Dvorak , MS, RD, LDN The holiday season and food preparation go hand-in-hand. From baking the perfect pie to dressing the turkey, it’s the time of year where friends and family come together in the k...
11/10/2019
Ali Abdalkadir fled Iraq in 2007 seeking safety from violence and war. Ali and his wife were threatened multiple times for his role interpreting speeches and other information for the government-run Iraqi Media Network. Today, Ali...
11/5/2019
By Sarah Primeau Community Relations Project Manager On Saturday, October 26, Cambridge Health Alliance hosted See, Test & Treat, a program that provides free health screenings for uninsured and underinsured women. CHA was sel...
11/3/2019
By Roberta Dignan Robinson , director of marketing and outreach, Geriatrics I grew up in West Roxbury (Mass.), married, had four children and later moved to Pelham, New Hampshire. Even though we left, I commuted back and forth to ...
10/14/2019
By Uswa Ahmad , PharmD, BCACP, Clinical Pharmacist While walking through the grocery store these days, you may notice an increasing number of "halal certified" foods on shelves. Halal products are foods that are allowed to be con...
10/2/2019
By Nicholas Wilson , PT, Manager of Ambulatory Rehab and Sports Medicine October is National Physical Therapy Month, a great opportunity to recognize the valuable contributions Physical Therapists (PTs) bring to the health and wel...
10/2/2019
By Staff Psychologist Francisco Surace , PhD, Gender and Sexuality Clinic - Adult Services Coordinator National Coming Out Day is celebrated every year on October 11. The day was first established in 1988 by psychologist Richard E...
10/1/2019
Por Sarah Keyes , LICSW, Especialista em Serviços para Vítimas, Centro de Recursos para Vítimas A violência doméstica tem impacto sobre milhões de pessoas todos os anos, mas pode ser prevenida. Isso requer a voz e poder coletivos ...
9/22/2019
By Molly Holmes , BSN, RNC-OB, Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Women's Health "Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time." - Maya Angelou For some patients, certain aspects of health care are distinc...
9/15/2019
By Rebecca Sweeney DNP, MBA, RN, CMAC, senior director of care management and Jenny Celata , senior recovery coach A Recovery Coach (RC) is a person who has lived experience with addiction and works with people with active addicti...
9/9/2019
By Jaime Lederer , MSW, MPH, Program Supervisor, Community Health Improvement In June 2018, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a law requiring people to be at least 21 before they can buy cigarette, tobacco or vaping products. T...
9/5/2019
By Gabriela Crinigan , Family Support Specialist Art, like medicine, can have a number of healing properties in its creation and also by witnessing pieces on display as a casual observer. For some, physical activities or reading a...
9/3/2019
Por Gabriela Crinigan , Especialista em Apoio à Família A arte, como os remédios, pode ter inúmeras propriedades terapêuticas em sua criação e também através do testemunho de obras em exposição como um observador casual. Para algu...
8/21/2019
Find out more about why making choices about vaccinations is in the news . Your choices impact the most vulnerable in your community. Learn about support services for the transgender community as well as children and adolescents w...
8/13/2019
By Ingrid Gámez , CMI-Spanish, Supervisor, Multicultural Affairs and Patient Services Proposed policy changes and restrictions on immigrants are dominating headlines, sparking fear and spurring national debate. CHA welcomes all pa...
8/11/2019
Por Ingrid Gámez , CMI-Espanhol, Supervisora, Assuntos Multiculturais e Serviços ao Paciente As propostas de alterações a políticas e restrições para imigrantes estão dominando as manchetes, instigando o medo e provocando debates ...
8/5/2019
You may have heard about recent outbreaks of measles, which the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said was gone in 2000. It's definitely back with over 1,000 cases in the United States over the past two years. How could this be? M...
8/4/2019
Enviado por Bill Greene , Gerente De Operações Comerciais da Saúde Ocupacional da CHA Para tornar-se residente permanente dos Estados Unidos (detentor de um Green Card), é necessário fazer um exame médico. O exame deve ser feito p...
7/22/2019
Submitted by Bill Greene , Business Operations Manager, CHA Occupational Health In order to become a permanent resident of the United States (Green Card Holder), a physical exam is required. The exam must be completed by a physici...
7/16/2019
Por Kerry Mello , Gerente de Projeto de Mindfulness no Ambiente de Trabalho Todo mundo tem episódios de esquecimento – quando você não consegue encontrar seus óculos ou lembrar o nome da pessoa à sua frente, mesmo quando está na p...
7/15/2019
By Kerry Mello , Workplace Mindfulness Project Manager Gardening – tending flowers, fruits, vegetables and even weeds, has lasting benefits for our bodies, minds and souls. In fact, your mother's advice not to play in the di...
7/8/2019
By CHA's Chief of Family Medicine Laura Sullivan , MD Summer is here! One of my favorite outdoor activities, especially during the warmer months of the year, is to commute from Boston on my bike. Biking is an excellent way to get ...
7/4/2019
Por Kerry Mello , Gerente de Projeto de Mindfulness no Ambiente de Trabalho A jardinagem – cuidar de flores, frutas, hortaliças e até mesmo de ervas daninhas – traz benefícios duradouros para o corpo, a mente e a alma. Na verdade,...
6/30/2019
By Kerry Mello , Workplace Mindfulness Project Manager Everyone has bouts of forgetfulness – when you can’t find your glasses or recall the name of the person in front of you, even though it’s right on the tip of your tongue. But ...
6/20/2019
By Geriatrician Matthew T. Corey , MD Did you know that nearly 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease ? By 2050, that number is projected to rise to 14 million . No matter our family or personal situation, each and eve...
6/17/2019
By Krista Healy, Speech Pathologist Swallowing disorders impact between 300,000 - 600,000 people across the United States each year and the effect on daily life can be severe. It is critical that individuals understand the treatme...
6/15/2019
Artigo do geriatra Dr. Matthew T. Corey Você sabia que quase 5 milhões de americanos têm a doença de Alzheimer ? Até 2050, esse número deverá aumentar para 14 milhões . Qualquer que seja a nossa situação familiar ou pessoal, todos...
6/12/2019
Another harsh New England winter has thankfully come to an end. As the colder time of year comes to a close, allergy season is right around the corner. Itchy and watery eyes, runny noses, coughing and sneezing, and pollen make for...
6/5/2019
By Maia Dolphin-Krute, Volunteer Health Advisor, Cambridge Health Alliance Spring is here! This time of year offers a perfect moment to stop and enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful flowers budding, like tulips and daffodils. It’s...
6/2/2019
Por Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha , DO, Chefe de Divisão, Departamento de Doenças Infecciosas da CHA À medida que o tempo começar a esquentar nas próximas semanas, as pessoas em todo o país vão entrar no espírito da faxina e começar a exec...
5/29/2019
Asthma is one of the most common diseases that affect the lungs. Alexander White , MD, our chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, shares some helpful tips on how to treat asthma and deal with asthma attacks. When yo...
5/24/2019
By Rebecca Toutant, MA, RD, LDN, CDE, cPT May is Celiac Awareness Month. In celiac disease, the immune system reacts to gluten and the reaction may cause short and long-term problems. The treatment is to avoid all foods and produc...
5/20/2019
By Krista Healy, SLP, Sophie Lehar, SLP and Ellen Bachrach, SLP With speech, language and swallowing disorders common following stroke, head and neck cancer, and a variety of other illnesses and injuries in adults, CHA Speech-Lang...
5/15/2019
Por Shruti Sonni , MD, médica neurologista da CHA Você sabia que a cada ano mais de 795.000 pessoas sofrem um AVC nos Estados Unidos? 610.000 desses incidentes ocorrem pela primeira vez com a pessoa. O AVC é a principal causa de i...
5/13/2019
By CHA Neurology Physician Shruti Sonni , MD Did you know that each year more than 795,000 people suffer from a stroke across the United States? 610,000 of these incidents are the first time someone has a stroke. Stroke is the dom...
5/12/2019
De Maia Dolphin-Krute, Conselheira de Saúde Voluntária, Cambridge Health Alliance A primavera chegou! Esta época do ano é um momento perfeito para pararmos e aproveitarmos o ar livre e as lindas flores desabrochando, como tulipas ...
5/7/2019
By Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha , DO, Division Chief, CHA Infectious Diseases As the weather starts to warm over the coming weeks, people across the country get in the cleaning spirit and begin tackling projects, big and small, around the...
5/2/2019
By Renee Cammarata Hamilton , Director, Health Improvement Team, CHA, Stacey Robert , Farmer Dave’s and Rebecca Toutant , Wellness Manager, CHA For the eighth year in a row, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is teaming up with Farme...
4/24/2019
Por Jessi Somogie , Research and Programs Volunteer, CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion Imagine o seguinte: Você ficou abalado(a) com a notícia do divórcio de seus pais e se sente exausto(a). Você chega atrasado(a) para a a...
4/20/2019
By Nick Wilson, Ambulatory Rehab and Sports Medicine Manager April is National Youth Sports Month. With warmer weather on the way, it’s a great time to think about how our kids can prepare to play this season. As a Physical Therap...
4/17/2019
Por Maddie Freeman , MSW, LCSW, Assistente Social Clinica, Planejamento de Serviços para Idosos CHA As pesquisas são claras — a socialização de adultos mais velhos melhora a saúde e também permite que você viva mais. " Se você con...
4/14/2019
By Laura Gaugh, PsyD , Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Child Outpatient Psychiatric Services, and Lee Robinson, MD , Child Psychiatrist, Child Outpatient Services Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are developmental disabilities that af...
4/5/2019
By Jessi Somogie , Research and Programs Volunteer, CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion Imagine this: You have been struck with news of your parents' divorce and feel exhausted. You arrive late to class, your professor calls...
3/31/2019
By Maddie Freeman , MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, CHA Elder Service Plan The research is loud and clear — socialization as an older adult improves health and lets you live longer, too. " If you stay connected, you have a bett...
3/25/2019
Por Greg Hagan , médico , Chefe do Departamento de Pediatria Todos nos lembramos (espera-se) como era ser um adolescente: sentir-se invencível sem ser sobrecarregado com os desafios da vida adulta. Nossa maior preocupação geralmen...
3/24/2019
By Greg Hagan, MD , Chief of Pediatrics We all remember (hopefully) what it was like to be a teenager - feeling invincible while not being weighed down by the challenges of everyday adulthood. Our biggest concern usually entailed ...
3/17/2019
By Rebecca Toutant , Wellness Manager Eggs are up for debate because they have dietary cholesterol. However, the cholesterol we eat does not necessarily raise blood cholesterol for most people. The balance of fat you eat play a mu...
3/11/2019
Submitted by Randi Sokol , MD, MPH, MMedEd, a physician at the CHA Malden Family Medicine Center and director of faculty development and the pain/addictions curriculum for the Tufts University Family Medicine Residency at CHA "I r...
3/7/2019
O alarme toca às 22:30 na segunda-feira à noite, e Eliana se levanta da cama rapidamente para se preparar para o seu próximo turno daquele dia. Eliana subsiste com cerca de quatro horas de sono por noite durante a semana para pode...
3/5/2019
By Avlot Quessa , Senior Director, Multicultural Affairs & Patient Services; Co-Chair, CHA Diversity Council Diversity is at the core of CHA's mission as we celebrate the varied backgrounds of our patients, staff and visitors....
3/3/2019
If you had the opportunity to play on a sports team in high school or college, hearing the phrase "drop down and do 20" most likely invites memories of long practices and coaches' motivation. Looking forward to weekend and evening...
2/25/2019
The alarm buzzes at 10:30 p.m. late Monday evening and Eliana quickly moves out of bed and prepares for her next shift of the day. Eliana runs on around four hours of sleep each night during the work week in order to support her c...
2/19/2019
A Cambridge Health Alliance atende uma das mais diversas populações de pacientes nos Estados Unidos. Quarenta e três por cento dos pacientes de cuidados primários na CHA têm conhecimentos limitados de inglês e precisam do apoio de...
2/17/2019
By John Brusch , MD, primary care physician and medical director at CHA Primary Care, Cambridge Hospital Shingles is a painful rash that is caused by Herpes Zoster, the same virus that induces the childhood illness Chickenpox. Eve...
2/17/2019
What we eat is affected by emotions, stress, culture, money and our environment. Often strict diets and meal plans don’t work because they don’t take our real lives into account. Rebecca Toutant, dietitian, certified diabetes educ...
2/16/2019
Lo que comemos se ve afectado por las emociones, el estrés, nuestra cultura, dinero y nuestro entorno. Con frecuencia, las dietas y planes de alimentación estrictos no funcionan porque no toman en cuenta nuestras vidas reales. Reb...
2/16/2019
Nossa alimentação é afetada por emoções, estresse, cultura, dinheiro e meio ambiente. Dietas e planos nutricionais rigorosos frequentemente não funcionam porque não levam em consideração a nossa vida real. Rebecca Toutant, nutrici...
2/10/2019
Cambridge Health Alliance serves one of the most diverse patient populations in the United States. Forty-three percent of primary care patients at CHA have limited English proficiency and require the support of a medical interpret...
2/10/2019
Por Lilian Joventino , MD, cardiologista da CHA Em fevereiro ocorre a celebração anual do Mês da Saúde do Coração da American Heart Association. Você sabia que as doenças cardíacas são a maior causa de morte de homens e mulh...
1/24/2019
Por Jamila Xible , Diretora Interina, Programas de Educação e Acesso à Saúde De acordo com a Sociedade Americana do Câncer, cerca de 90% de todos os casos de câncer de colo do útero são causados pelo Papilomavírus Humano (HPV), um...
1/23/2019
In 2015, CHA Everett Hospital joined an innovative partnership spearheaded by the Chelsea Police Department that acts as a crisis intervention service for members of the community facing addiction, homelessness, mental health chal...
1/22/2019
By Juliana Adams , MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, CHA Elder Service Plan Designating a health care proxy (HCP) is one of the most important long-term planning steps you can take for yourself and family as you get older. An HCP...
1/9/2019
By Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha , DO, Division Chief, CHA Infectious Diseases According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, there have been over 200 confirmed instances of influenza across the state already. Flu season in th...
1/6/2019
"Ir al doctor" ya no significa lo que solía significar. En CHA, es posible que alguien de su equipo de atención de la salud no sea médico, y eso es bueno. "En un modelo tradicional de atención de la salud, los pacientes siempre ve...
12/27/2018
Cassia Silva rushed to CHA Cambridge Hospital one evening, in early 2000, with her daughter whose heart seemed to be beating right out of her body. Her child was treated in the Emergency Department where she received interpreter s...
12/19/2018
Stephanie Bonilla, Esq., é advogada bolsista da Equal Justice Works, e atua na Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) com o patrocínio da Microsoft Corporation e Pfizer, Inc. A Sra. Bonilla presta um trabalho especializado em imigração in...
12/9/2018
By Bill Burgey , Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Elder Service Plan The holiday season is often a time for fun family gatherings. Relatives and friends travel long distances and new memories are created with loved ones. It’s a m...
11/26/2018
Cassia Silva correu para o CHA Cambridge Hospital com sua filha, em uma noite no começo dos anos 2000. O coração dela batia tão rápido que parecia querer pular para fora do corpo. Sua filha foi tratada no Departamento de Emergênci...
11/25/2018
By Lisa Dobberteen , MD, Pediatrician at CHA Cambridge Family Health Gratitude. It's easy to overlook at any time but especially during the hectic holiday season when we may be distracted by material things as well as happenings i...
11/18/2018
The holiday season can be stressful for some people due to changes in routine and social occasions. These adjustments can sometimes lead to unhealthy eating habits and weight gain. Elizabeth Stanton , RD, LDN, a dietitian at Cambr...
11/4/2018
By Shalini Chalana , MS, MEd, RDN, CDE When you have diabetes, it means that your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. Usually, a hormone known as insulin helps to convert food into energy, but when an individual has diabetes, the b...
11/3/2018
Por Shalini Chalana , MS, MEd, RDN, CDE Se você tem diabetes, isso significa que o seu nível de açúcar no sangue (glicose) é muito alto. Geralmente, um hormônio conhecido como insulina ajuda a transformar alimentos em energia, mas...
11/1/2018
“Em um modelo tradicional de cuidados de saúde, os pacientes consultam sempre a mesma pessoa, geralmente um médico”, diz Lora Council, MD, Médica Diretora Sênior de Cuidados Primários da CHA. “Médicos são ótimos em diagnosticar pr...
10/29/2018
By Shalini Chalana , MS, MEd, RDN, CDE When you have diabetes, it means that your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. Usually, a hormone known as insulin helps to convert food into energy, but when an individual has diabetes, the b...
10/21/2018
By Lisa Dobberteen , MD, Pediatrician at CHA Cambridge Family Health Halloween is right around the corner. It’s a fun night for youth and families to spend time together exploring neighborhoods and snacking on yummy treats! It’s a...
10/16/2018
“In a traditional health care model, patients always see the same person - usually a doctor,” says Lora Council, MD, CHA’s Senior Medical Director of Primary Care. “Doctors are great at diagnosing problems and advising on treatmen...
10/14/2018
By Caitlin VanDreason , RD, LDN, Chief Clinical Dietitian Apples are a great way to add more soluble fiber to your diet, which has cholesterol-lowering benefits. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C and are rich in antio...
10/13/2018
By Sarah Keyes , LICSW, Victim Services Specialist, Victim Resource Center Domestic violence impacts millions of people each year, but it can be prevented. It requires the collective voice and power of individuals, families, insti...
10/7/2018
By Art Ream , Chief Information Security Officer / Senior Director of Applications What unique risks are associated with our children? When a child is using the family computer, normal safeguards and security practices may not be ...
9/30/2018
Alexander White , MD, chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine We have all been there at some point most likely, lying awake in the middle of the night unable to fall asleep. Maybe rest is being disrupted because we ar...
9/23/2018
By Linda Vena , Occupational Therapist, Elder Service Plan, and Julie Adams , Social Worker, Elder Service Plan As older adults age and live longer, it's no secret that many choose to remain living in their own homes for as long a...
9/16/2018
Last year, Thamar Bosse, a Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) medical interpreter, was asked to meet face-to-face with a pregnant patient, and mother of four, who needed assistance to communicate with her health care team. "I formed ...
9/9/2018
By Jonathan Burns, MD , Medical Director, Elder Service Plan How well you and your doctor or nurse practitioner communicate with each other is one of the most important parts of getting good health care. But, talking to your healt...
9/4/2018
No ano passado, Thamar Bosse, intérprete médica da Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), foi convidada a encontrar-se pessoalmente com uma paciente grávida que já tinha quatro filhos e que precisava de ajuda para se comunicar com sua e...
9/3/2018
By Elizabeth Nuzzi , Physical Therapist, Elder Service Plan The secret to successful aging is ... exercise! Exercise not only helps to keep our bodies fit and healthy, but it also maintains our independence and is good for our ove...
8/19/2018
Are you considering starting a yoga program to reduce everyday stress or put less pressure on your joints and muscles? Picking up a new workout routine can be daunting and yoga is no different, with nearly 100 different forms out ...
8/5/2018
By Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha , DO, Division Chief, CHA Infectious Disease As summer is in full swing, outdoor activities bring fun and exercise as well as tick-borne diseases, unfortunately. The most common tick-borne illness regionall...
7/29/2018
Messages about what to eat and drink for optimal health are everywhere around us - across the internet, on television, in the subway station - and they can get pretty confusing. It seems like each and every day a new food, like eg...
7/22/2018
Unable to speak English and new to the U.S., Milca Amado arrived at busy LaGuardia Airport in NYC more than 35 years ago. She was traveling with her uncle, who spoke limited English, and siblings from Cape Verde who spoke Portugue...
7/8/2018
By Elizabeth Stanton , Registered Dietitian, Elder Service Plan As the warm weather continues, it is important to remember to stay hydrated. Older adults and those with chronic illnesses are at greater risk for dehydration due to ...
7/1/2018
Short day hikes are an excellent way to bring friends and family together to get a little exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Leaving the cell phone, television and stresses of everyday life behind and venturing out into the wilderne...
6/26/2018
Are you planning to hit the beach over the coming months to enjoy the warmer weather with friends and family? If so, CHA Family Medicine Resident Dominic Wu, MD , recently offered a breakdown of the different types of sunscreen on...
5/27/2018
By Lisa Brukilacchio, Director of the Somerville Community Health Agenda Access to food and food insecurity are major factors associated with the social determinants of health . Cambridge Health Alliance is committed to working wi...
5/16/2018
By Krista Healy, SLP; Sophie Lehar, SLP; Kseniya Naturina Fenner, SLP With 11% of children ages 3–6 having a speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorder - and almost 15% of school-age children experiencing some degree of heari...
5/4/2018
By Occupational & Environmental Medicine Physician Albert Rielly, MD Summer is thankfully right around the corner! Did you know in the United States more than 650 million cross-country trips are made every year? Road trips are...
5/1/2018
"I just lost two friends two days ago." Phil's phone cut in and out as he drove through Eastern Massachusetts to his job. He lives in the Boston area but travels to work with his father supporting the family business. "Both of my ...
3/27/2018
CHA resident physicians at the annual Academic Poster Session By Kirsten Meisinger, MD, MHCDS , Medical Staff President and Regional Medical Director Each year, on March 30, National Doctors’ Day is commemorated to recognize the r...
3/25/2018
By Beth Long, Senior Development Officer We're excited to share that Cambridge Health Alliance will once again have a team of dedicated staff members running the Boston Marathon on April 16! This year, our runners are lacing up to...
3/13/2018
On Saturday, March 3, Cambridge Health Alliance hosted See, Test & Treat , a program that provides free health screenings for uninsured and underinsured women. Over 100 volunteers from CHA provided breast exams, mammograms, HP...
3/12/2018
By Rebecca Toutant , Wellness Manager Most people tell me, "I eat well all day but everything falls apart at night." It's a common scenario for many when trying to change food patterns. The day hours seem to float by without...
3/7/2018
By Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Physician Katherine Dudley , MD As the old adage goes, remember to Spring forward on March 11. In March we lose an hour of sleep with the onset of daylight saving time and it is not ...
2/20/2018
Each year, the Master of Health Care Delivery Science at Dartmouth College designates a scholarship for a Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) physician leader to design and implement an Action Learning Project to complete the degree. ...
2/6/2018
“I lay on my back with my hands over my head as the machine clicked around me,” said Emily. “It was a piece of cake. The whole thing took 20 minutes from changing my clothes to completing the scan.” Emily, a life-long Somerville r...
1/29/2018
By Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha , DO, Division Chief, CHA Infectious Diseases According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, there have been over 2,800 confirmed instances of influenza across the state already. That’s a huge ...
1/24/2018
By Ellie Grossman , MD Children (your kids and grandkids) aren’t going far to get high. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that thousands of children and young adults begin experimenting with p...
1/8/2018
Cambridge Health Alliance serves one of the most culturally diverse patient populations in the United States. Forty-two percent of primary care patients at CHA have limited English proficiency and require the services of a profess...
1/3/2018
It's almost the New Year! If you’re like most Americans, you’ve resolved to improve your health and perhaps change what you eat. So what’s the best diet to try? The answer may surprise you. Despite all of the before and after shot...
12/19/2017
by: Kathleen Hoey, LICSW and James Figueiredo Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than feeling tired or upset during the colder months – it is a serious health concern that folks may experience even if they do not have other...
11/14/2017
The bruise on Juana’s wrist was easy to see and she didn’t try to hide it when she brought her daughter to a regular doctor’s visit. “My husband and I argued the night before and he held my hand so hard it left a huge bruise,” Jua...
10/11/2017
Everyone loved Milton! He made wonderful friendships throughout his expansive life mostly because he was so thoughtful. Moving to Massachusetts for his children after his wife died in 2004 was just one example of him continuously ...
9/12/2017
Marta Valiente, LICSW When I immigrated to the United States, I was escaping the civil war in El Salvador. That war ended in 1992 with a U.N. brokered peace. Today, El Salvador is struggling with the world’s highest murder rates. ...
7/21/2017
Gabriela bustled into the WIC office surrounded by her family. She was pushing her 11-month-old baby, Brenda, in a stroller followed by her ten-year old daughter, two nieces and mother-in-law. Everyone was smiling despite the humi...
7/19/2017
Interacting with a friendly animal has been proven to help with many ailments . Pet therapy, a guided interaction between a specifically trained animal and an individual or group, can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall...
7/14/2017
Andrea Chisholm , MD, an OB/GYN physician at CHA and a clinical instructor of obstetrics and gynecology at Harvard Medical School, discussed the link between the misuse of opioids and the rise of hepatitis C among U.S. adults unde...
6/22/2017
Someday, most of us will have a health problem we think requires specialty care or testing. As a patient, where do you start? What steps should you take and what rules you do need to follow? At CHA, we recently updated our policie...
6/21/2017
Andrew was snuggled in his car seat at Carlin's feet. He quietly slept through his older brother’s endearing attempt to peak through the cotton curtain covering. Carlin, who is Andrew and Dylan's mother, gently redirected her olde...
6/19/2017
People who live in the Malden area can now find expert eye care closer to home. On June 5, the beautiful new CHA Eye Center, Malden opened at 195 Canal Street. Located on the 2 nd floor of the CHA Malden Care Center, this new CHA ...
6/16/2017
When you come to CHA for a primary care appointment, you might be asked some questions about food and hunger in your household. So why are we asking you these questions? Dr. Amy Smith , a CHA family medicine doctor, is leading an ...
5/12/2017
By: Rebecca Toutant, MA, RD, LDN, CDE, cPT Spring is in the air! For some high school students, that might mean college campus tours. If you’re like me, you didn’t think about the details of college until you unpacked your dorm ro...
5/4/2017
By: Amy Smith, MD, MPH For my daughter’s fourth birthday we decided to celebrate her growing capacity to be of service to others by organizing a food drive with her summer camp friends instead of receiving gifts. I made arrangemen...
4/7/2017
By: Alexandra England , NP, CHA Cambridge Teen Health, Cambridge Ridge and Latin School Talking about the birds and the bees is far more complicated these days. While sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) aren’t usually discussed ...
4/6/2017
Firefighters and other first responders are on the front lines keeping communities safe and are faced with countless dangerous environments that could cause them personal bodily harm. Combating fires markedly increases the risk of...
3/16/2017
By Rebecca Toutant , MA, RDN, LDN, CDE, cPT People are designed to eat every three to four hours. When you go more than four hours without eating, you tend to get overly hungry. When you get really hungry, you’re more likely...
3/15/2017
By: Alexandra England , NP – CHA Cambridge Teen Health Center Have you noticed a sudden surge in the amount of food your child is eating? They may be about to hit puberty. Kids often get hungry right before a growth spurt , someth...
3/8/2017
By: Louann Bruno-Murtha, DO, CHA Division Chief of Infectious Disease Growing older has its rewards and challenges. We’re wiser and we get to spoil our grandchildren, but we also face new and unexpected health issues. While it may...
3/7/2017
By: Lauren Marchette , PhD, Child Psychologist and Harvard Medical School Instructor in Psychology Lucas (not his real name) moved to Cambridge from Brazil in middle school. He loved playing soccer and was involved with his ...
3/6/2017
By: Marissa Anderson , MD, General Surgeon So your primary care doctor wants you to see a surgeon. Before you get too anxious, here are five things you should know about going to your initial surgery appointment. A surgeon is a do...
2/15/2017
By: Alexandra England, NP, Cambridge Teen Health Center It’s important for kids to be able to identify unhealthy relationships and to know what to do if they’re in one, or if they have a friend who is in one. In most cases, ...
2/13/2017
A cold is not always just a simple sickness and sometimes it can be very difficult to spot the difference between a cough, or sore and itchy throat and something a bit more serious. Melisa Lai Becker , MD, site chief of emergency ...
1/18/2017
The Concussion Legacy Foundation is working with the City of Somerville to create a model community for youth sports safety. It is an important step after a study on concussion diagnoses from Blue Cross and Blue Shield shows more ...
1/13/2017
By: Meera Sunder, MD and Randi Sokol, M D In this digitally connected world, loneliness and social isolation may seem like problems of the past. However, patients with medical conditions such as chronic pain, diabetes, obesity, hy...
12/7/2016
If you have friends or family who are diabetic, it can be hard to find a great dessert that is suitable for your diet and incredibly scrumptious*. But you’re in luck. Our CHA staff have tried this pineapple pie recipe (courtesy of...
12/5/2016
by Lisa Dobberteen, MD Pediatrician, CHA Cambridge Family Health Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School Gratitude. It’s easy to overlook at any time but especially this year. During the busy and hectic holiday s...
12/5/2016
If you live in the metro-north region, your community hospital has a new name. On November 1, 2016 Whidden Memorial Hospital ( 103 Garland Street in Everett ) became CHA Everett Hospital. What does this means for you? Over the pas...
11/30/2016
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) has been an important part of the fabric of the Everett community, a small city north of Boston, since it took over operation of CHA Everett Hospital (formerly Whidden Hospital) in 2001. The hospita...
11/23/2016
Patricia Harney , PhD, Cambridge Health Alliance’s Interim Chief of Psychology, recently penned a timely, and thoughtful essay for WBUR/Commonhealth on strategies that folks can use when addressing tricky subjects, especially poli...
11/10/2016
By: Elisabeth Poorman, MD If you are an adult in America, more likely than not, you are trying to lose weight. Currently, 60% of Americans are trying to shed pounds, according to a new survey from the American Society for Metaboli...
11/7/2016
Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu , MD, a first year resident in the adult psychiatry resident training program at CHA, cofounded the Social Justice Coalition at CHA, which is charged with education hospital patients on their voting right...
10/30/2016
Breast cancer survivor Margery Gans shared her experiences as a patient at CHA’s Cambridge Breast Center . The center delivers a unique model of care that treats every breast lump as a medical emergency, providing open access sche...
10/5/2016
Breastfeeding could protect babies and their moms from premature death and serious diseases and save the U.S. more than $4.3 billion in health care and related costs, according to a new study published online in Maternal & Chi...
9/15/2016
By: Jonathan Burns, MD, Medical Director, Elder Service Plan We never know when a spouse, parent, or older relative will have a health issue that makes it difficult to maintain their independence. Sometimes the change is swift, fo...
9/13/2016
By: Brian Herrick, MD, Director of Clinical Informatics Whether you are one of the 45,000 patients already using MyCHArt, or are simply interested in learning more about our secure patient portal, you’ll be happy that our 2016 upg...
9/13/2016
David Elvin , MD, shares a few simple steps on how to keep you and your loved ones healthy. Many of us spend a few minutes every day thinking about health. For me, these thoughts come and go. I ask myself things like “should...
9/6/2016
Mark Albanese , MD, director of adult outpatient and addictions services at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), is a psychiatrist, educator, and scientist who advocates for evidence-based care of opioid dependence and other forms of ...
9/2/2016
Need a fun new recipe for the fall? Try this pumpkin bisque . This is a great opportunity to eat healthy and use some locally grown produce. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Calories pe...
8/31/2016
Before we know it the summer has come to an end and it is time to get everyone ready to go back to school. Having a routine, set bedtime, and plenty of rest are just some of the ways that families can get a head start on the new s...
8/19/2016
Pieter Cohen , MD, a physician at CHA Somerville Campus Primary Care , an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and a nationally recognized expert on dietary supplements, shared insight with Consumer Reports on their poten...
8/12/2016
Todd Griswold , MD, an outpatient psychiatrist at CHA and director of medical student education in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, is spearheading the transformation of HMS’s curriculum in order to teach medical students bet...
8/11/2016
Events across the country have residents and neighborhood stakeholders asking what can be done to better address violence in our communities. Cambridge Vice Mayor Marc McGovern penned an editorial in the Cambridge Chronicle discus...
8/4/2016
Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu , MD, is a first-year resident in the adult psychiatry training program at CHA. She received her MD from the University of Virginia in the spring of 2016 and comes to CHA with a breadth of experience in m...
7/10/2016
CHA is one of the first health systems in Mass. to use e-prescribing technology for controlled substances. This enables our providers to electronically send medications directly to the pharmacy and minimizes the risks of...