Wellness Tips
National Rx Take Back Day is October 29th
Dispose of Unwanted Medications Safely and Anonymously DEA National Rx Take Back Day is Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10am to 2pm at select locations. “Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That’s dangerous and often tragic. That’s why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the…
The state has launched a new free telehealth program to help patients more easily access COVID-19 treatment
Telehealth is a quick and easy way to see if Paxlovid, a COVID-19 treatment pill taken by mouth, is right for you. This is a new service provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. • The COVID-19 telehealth program is a quick, easy, and free way for individuals to see if Paxlovid is an appropriate treatment…
Abbott Recalls Powder Infant Formulas including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare
Abbott Voluntarily Recalls Powder Formulas Manufactured at One Plant Recall is isolated to powder formulas, including Similac®, Alimentum ® and EleCare®, manufactured at the Sturgis, Mich., plant Recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas No Abbott liquid formulas or other Abbott nutrition powders and brands are impacted Parents or customers with impacted product should visit…
Before You Head to the Emergency Room, Call Us.
If you are experiencing concerning symptoms, have questions about your health or you just don’t feel right, it can be tempting to head right to the Emergency Room. Before you head to the ER, please call us at 617-269-7500. SBCHC is here for you – to assess your symptoms and help you to determine the…
Child Tax Credit: What Parents & Guardians Need to Know
What is the child tax credit? The Child Tax Credit (CTC) aims to help families make the cost of caring for children more affordable, by providing income to parents or guardians of children ages 17 and younger. This year, families can qualify for more money and can receive payments monthly, rather than having to wait…
PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: Access free child care while you get your COVID-19 Vaccine
From now until July 4, 2021, four of the nation’s largest child care providers are offering free child care to all parents and caregivers getting vaccinated or recovering from vaccination. KinderCare and Learning Care Group locations across the country will offer free, drop-in appointments to any parent or caregiver who needs support to get vaccinated or recover from…
Myths & Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
An article from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dated May 12, 2021. Now that there are authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, accurate vaccine information is critical and can help stop common myths and rumors. HOW DO I KNOW WHICH COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION ARE ACCURATE? It can be difficult to…
Face Masks and Unvaccinated Children
Does my unvaccinated child still have to wear a mask when the rest of the family doesn’t? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers this question (and more) in a post by Yvonne A. Maldonado, MD, FAAP. Answer New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19…
COVID Vaccine Safety: Children, Breastfeeding, Fertility & more
The Science Behind COVID-19 Vaccines: Parent FAQs Many parents have questions about COVID-19 vaccines, which are now available to anyone age 12 and up. The American Academy of Pediatrics answers some of the most common questions from families. How does the COVID-19 vaccine work? The COVID-19 vaccine works similarly to other vaccines your child has…
The COVID Vaccine is Here! And Everyone Has Questions.
A post from our blog, Happy. Healthy. Southie. by: Jocelyn Guggenheim, NP No matter what brings patients in to see me in the past 6 months we always end up having the same discussion. It comes at the end of the visit when all the other questions and concerns have been addressed. “What do you think about…