Wellness Tips

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) reports: Influenza severity for Massachusetts is HIGH as of 12/2/2022. The percent of influenza-like illness (ILI) visits in Massachusetts is 4.17%, which is higher than the regional baseline of 2.0% and the previous three seasons in the same week. The percent of hospitalizations associated with influenza is 1.22%, which…