Wellness Tips
Childhood Vaccines & Disease Prevention
In today’s healthcare landscape, vaccines have become a subject of extensive discussion. Access to solid, evidence-based information is crucial for making informed decisions for your child. The internet and social media have amplified the spread of misinformation about vaccines and you may encounter inaccurate claims that heighten your fears. Recognizing the difference between credible sources…
Your Guide to Fall Vaccines
Looking for information on seasonal vaccines? Well look no further! Katelyn Jetelina, a popular epidemiologist and scientific-communications consultant who authors “Your Local Epidemiologist” created this straightforward guide to vaccines for respiratory viruses this season. More information here.
Food Assistance with the WIC Program
Do you need help meeting your family’s food and nutrition needs? WIC may be able to help. WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women…
Coronavirus in MA
Updated March 18, 2020 In Massachusetts, the state has set up a phone number that anyone can call to ask questions about COVID-19. Dial 211 to access this help line. COVID-19 is a new respiratory disease, caused by a new coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for…
Care During the Covid Crisis: Telemedicine is in full swing at SBCHC!
A post from our blog, Happy. Healthy. Southie. Care During the Covid Crisis: Telemedicine is in full swing at SBCHC! By: Jocelyn Guggenheim, NP Amidst the 2019 coronavirus pandemic we know our patients are suddenly faced with countless questions. Not the least of these is whether it is safe, or even possible to get their basic medical needs taken…
5 Tips to Handle Emotional Eating
A post from our blog, Happy. Healthy. Southie. By: Alyssa Principe, Registered Dietician As we are being asked to stay home and limit our social interaction there is no doubt a rise in stress and anxiety levels throughout our neighborhood. These uncertain times can bring forth negative emotions, which many cope with by turning to food. Stress can…
Tips for Soothing Pandemic Anxiety
A post from our blog, Happy. Healthy. Southie. By: Kate Moschandreas, LMFT, LMHC If you have felt an uptick in your stress levels during the pandemic, you are not alone. The Covid-19 pandemic has unleashed an obnoxiously long list of new things to worry about: concerns about our own health and the health of those we love, nagging…
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…
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…