March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among cancers that affect both men and women. If you are 50-75 years old, ask your healthcare provider about colon cancer screening today. Colon cancer screening isn’t what it used to be! There are…
Are you ready to quit smoking? The links below offer great resources to help support you! http://www.health.ri.gov/healthrisks/tobacco/about/quitsmoking/ https://smokefree.gov/ https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/ https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco.html
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. The higher your BMI, the higher your risk for diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html
The Health Access program application is now available online! You can access the application on the “Programs” page!
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)! Did you know that flu season can begin as early as October, it usually peaks between December and February, and it can last as late as May? As long as flu viruses are spreading, it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine to protect yourself and your loved…
With 2019 just around the corner it is time to think about registering (or renewing your registration) for the Scituate Health Alliance’s Health Access Program. This program offers primary care services including; an annual physical exam, sick visits, dental exam and cleaning with our participating provider. The cost to you is only a $10 copay…
The Scituate Health Alliance is hosting FREE FLU CLINICS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21ST SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL 10:30 am- 12:30 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH HOPE PUBLIC LIBRARY 10:30 am- 12:30 pm No health insurance is required, Vaccines are FREE! Please call Town Nurse Amanda Marzano at 401-721-6102 with any questions
With Flu season upon us the Scituate Health Alliance would like to remind you that it’s time for your annual flu vaccine! We will be hosting FREE FLU CLINICS for our community. Flu vaccines will be FREE to Scituate residents, no health insurance needed. FREE FLU CLINICS SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL Sunday, October 21st 10:30 am- 12:30…
Today, August 31st, is International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event which aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. Thousands of people die each year from drug overdoses. If you or someone you know is in need of resources Prevent Overdose RI has a great website http://www.preventoverdoseri.org with links to detoxification…
As they get older, preteens and teens are at increased risk for some infections. Plus, the protections provided by some of their childhood vaccines begins to wear off. There are four vaccines recommended for all preteens at ages 11 to 12. Meningococcal vaccine- prevents against four types of bacteria that cause meningococcal disease. Meningococcal disease is…