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Prioritize Your Health: Breast Cancer Awareness Starts with You
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month This is a time to reflect on the importance of preventive care and early detection. At South Boston Community Health Center, we’re deeply committed to supporting women’s health and ensuring our community has access to compassionate, high-quality care. One of the most effective tools we have in the fight…
Artificial Sweeteners: Simply Sweet or Surely Unsafe?
As a dietitian I am frequently asked, “are artificial sweeteners safe to use?”. It feels like nutrition research is constantly changing, so I understand the confusion. People choose to use artificial sweeteners for various reasons including diabetes or weight loss but most share the same concern about safety. Here, I’ll break down what we know…
Psychiatry and Counseling: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the Difference Between Psychiatry and Counseling Services When it comes to taking care of our mental health, the number of options can sometimes feel overwhelming. At South Boston Community Health Center, we want our patients to feel confident when reaching out for support. Two of the most common services people hear about are psychiatry…
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Vaccines Part III
Part III: What’s in a Vaccine? Common Vaccine Ingredients Explained As a parent, it’s natural to have questions about what goes into your child’s body. After all, you’re making decisions to protect their health, and you want to feel confident that those decisions are safe and informed. In part III of our vaccine blog series,…
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Vaccines Part II
In today’s digital age, information about vaccines is everywhere. With countless articles, social media posts, and videos circulating online, it can be challenging to separate science from misinformation. Myths about vaccines often spread faster than facts, leading to confusion and uncertainty among those seeking answers. In part II of our vaccine blog series, we’re addressing…
Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer has a terrifying reputation, and rightly so. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women. Roughly one in twenty people will be diagnosed with this disease at some point in their lives. The encouraging news is that commonly available screening methods exist for early detection. It is…
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Vaccines
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your child’s health and well-being. One of the most important ways to safeguard your child from serious illnesses is through immunizations. We often hear questions from parents about vaccines, and we want to make sure you have science-based information to make the best…
Sports Supplements: Do They Really Deliver on Their Promises?
Who wouldn’t want to be more muscular, stronger, faster, or burn fat more quickly? With rising rates of obesity and more of a focus on the role of exercise in a healthy lifestyle, the emergence of the market for sports supplements which claim to help people achieve their fitness goals makes a lot of sense….
GLP-What!? A Story of Serendipity that’s Shifting Paradigms in Obesity Treatment
You’ve probably heard the word Ozempic® somewhere on social media, TV news, or perhaps you even know someone taking this or a similar medication. But what are they? How do they work? Are they safe? And most importantly, who can benefit from them? What Are GLP-1s and How Do They Work? As the Greek physician…
New Parent Winter Survival Tips
Congratulations! It’s your first winter as a new parent in snowy, cold New England. Whether your baby is brand new or nearing their first birthday here are some tips to enjoy the icy winter and not get stuck in the snow: 1. Get good at wearing that baby! Even the best stroller is no…