The CDC and the Rhode Island Department of Health are recommending everyone wear a cloth face covering when in public settings such as grocery stores and pharmacies in order to prevent community transmission on COVID-19. A cloth face covering can be a sewn face mask or made from household items such as a cotton t-shirt,…
The following links contain up to date, evidence-based information on COVID-19. Always make sure you are getting your health information from reliable sources! https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/
The 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) is a novel virus, meaning that it is a new form of the coronavirus that has never been seen before. COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, but is not the same coronavirus that causes illnesses such as the common cold. Below are the answers to some commonly asked questions: How is COVID-19 spread? It is…
It’s time for your annual flu vaccine! The Scituate Health Alliance will be hosting three, FREE, convenient flu clinics this Fall! Flu vaccines will be free to Scituate residents, no health insurance needed! Flu Clinics Scituate Neighborhood Health Station (WellOne) 35 Village Plaza Way, North Scituate Sunday, October 20th 10:30 am- 12:30 pm Scituate…
Everyday Americans are affected by the opioid overdose crisis. This crisis is the result of addiction or misuse of opioids- including prescription pain relievers (such as oxycodone), heroin and synthetic opioids (such as fentanyl). The Scituate Health Alliance is committed to helping with this crisis. With grant funding, we are hosting FREE events where Scituate…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The purpose of this month is to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. See below to learn the importance of vaccination broken down by age: Pregnancy- If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, vaccination in important to keep you and your baby…
Back to school time is almost here! Following these simple steps can ensure your child has a happy and healthy school year. Schedule your child’s annual physical exam. This is also a great time to schedule a vision exam. Make sure your child is up to date on their immunizations. If you are unsure, call…
Why Care? We care because: 1 in 5 adults lives with a mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. Health of all lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14, and 75% begin by age 24. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, 90% of all those…
When it comes time to vaccinate your child make sure you are getting information from reliable sources. The CDC has wonderful resources to explain the importance of childhood immunizations and how they work. Want to learn more? Watch the videos below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF6Fy4H1JbE&t=0s&index=2&list=PLvrp9iOILTQbWnCdkVOZiv9KURxNc3rPohttps://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html