Health
Medicare Assistance Event
Is your current plan ending in 2026? We are here to help pick a new one! Visit us on Tuesday, December 9th, from 9:00am – 1:00pm to meet with a SHINE Counselor about enrolling in Medicare or finding the best Medicare programs for you. What is the SHINE Program? The SHINE Program assists elders and…
SHINE Medicare Open Enrollment Event
Get the best Medicare coverage for the lowest price! Visit us on Friday, November 14th, from 9:00am – 1:00pm to meet with a SHINE Counselor about enrolling in Medicare or finding the best Medicare programs for you. What is the SHINE Program? The SHINE Program assists elders and individuals with disabilities in understanding their Medicare…
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,…
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….
A Community Conversation: What you should know about Breast Health
It’s breast cancer awareness month. Bring your questions and concerns and let’s talk about the best ways to detect breast cancer early. All are welcome!
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…
Why a Great Urgent Care is Wonderful (and a PCP is Even Better).
At South Boston Community Health Center, we opened our first urgent care site this Fall – South Boston Health Seaport Urgent Care at 505 Congress Street. We are excited and amazed at how, starting from the very first day, it has been incredibly busy. We knew that opening it in the increasingly popular Seaport area…