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White House Conference on Hunger and Health: Commitments …

WEBOn September 28 th, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the second White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.Historically, the first conference on the …

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Mental health resources in the age of anti-Asian hate

WEBThe increasing prevalence of anti-Asian hate crimes threatens Asian Americans’ physical safety and endangers our mental health. The AAPI 2020-2021 …

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How Massachusetts is Responding to the National Crisis in the

WEBIn the first few days after the decision of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the landmark Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade and …

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Vaccine rollout racial inequalities persist in Massachusetts

WEBAccording to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), “As of February 16, 2021, among the group who received vaccinations in the nation, 63% were white, 9% were …

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Failure to Fund Successful Health Services Program Leaves

WEB50 Years After the War: The 1975 Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Seeks to Heal Opinion: Beware TikTok Medicine Rats in Boston: A Rising Concern and …

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Chinatown Master Plan 2020 covers a broad spectrum of future

WEBThe Chinatown Master Plan Committee released Master Plan 2020 with two recent launch events, involving more than a hundred participants from the community, …

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Tufts Medical Center Awards More Than $1.2 Million in Grants

WEBTufts Medical Center announced on December 16th that it has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 20 local nonprofit organizations to address unmet needs highlighted …

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An Early History of Chinese Herbalists in Boston

WEBWithin two years of the establishment of Boston’s Chinatown, there was a Chinese herbal doctor in the community. In the early newspapers, the importance of …

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Alarming Consequences for Asian Americans About High Exposure …

WEBA shocking article published in August’s Environmental Science & Technology by the American Chemical Society showed that Asian Americans have …

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Cultivating Mental Well-being: The Greater Boston Chinese …

WEBIn an era where mental health awareness is taking center stage, community organizations play a pivotal role in ensuring that individuals of all backgrounds receive the support they …

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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Cancer: An Interview with Tufts

WEBLast month, a study published in the medical journal The BMJ (a weekly peer-reviewed medical journal published by the British Medical Association) connected …

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Interview with Sherry Dong, Director of Community Health at Tufts

WEBSherry Dong is a familiar face around the blocks of Chinatown. Known for her dedication to promoting Asian-American health, Dong’s involvement in the community …

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Local doctor Robbie Goldstein works to serve in Congress

WEBInfectious disease specialist Robbie Goldstein is running for the Eighth Congressional District seat. (Image courtesy of the Committee to Elect Robbie …

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In Memory of Former South Cove Community Health Center

WEBEditor’s Note: Eugene Welch, CEO/Executive Director of South Cove Community Health Center for 23 years until his 2022 retirement, passed away Monday …

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Possibility of a “Tripledemic”

WEBRecently, the experts have been using the term “tripledemic.”. It highlights the potential threat of COVID-19 variants, influenza, and another virus called RSV. The …

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New report highlights the nail salon workers’ struggle to recover …

WEBOn May 26, Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID) and Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) launched a report as part of the Massachusetts …

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Eugene Welch Retiring: The End of an Era for South Cove

WEBAfter 23 years of service at South Cove Community Health Center (SCCHC), the current CEO, Eugene Welch, will be stepping down from his position at the end of …

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In Memory of Former South 纪念前華人医務中心主任 Cove …

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Narcan Approved for Over the Counter Sales: Ending the

WEBNarcan is a naloxone nasal spray that can rapidly reverse the effect of opioid overdose. Approving the drug for over-the-counter (OTC) sale means that purchasers no …

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