As we move into August, signs of the approaching school year are all around us. Parents are already planning for the back-to-school season, from buying school supplies to getting new clothes. Among these preparations, it’s an important time for parents to make sure that their children are up-to-date on their Read more…
On Saturday, August 19, the Council of Social Concern (CSC) will be hosting a Back to School event in partnership with SCI Social Capital Inc. The event will include a backpack give away, fun activities for children, free snacks, community resources and health information. There will also be a canned Read more…
As we approach the end of July, we wanted to be sure to acknowledge and highlight an important observance: July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time to focus on raising awareness and acknowledging the distinct mental health stigmas and challenges experienced by racial and ethnic minority Read more…
We’ve got some exciting updates to share today regarding the ongoing battle against COVID-19. This fall, updated COVID-19 vaccines will be available to provide enhanced protection against the virus. The FDA has decided that the updated vaccines will target the XBB.1.5 strain, which is currently the predominant strain in the Read more…
As we move into the summer, some of you may be eagerly planning your travel adventures – whether it’s a much-awaited vacation or a reunion with family members you haven’t seen in a while. Amidst the excitement, it’s still important to remember that while the Public Health Emergency is over, Read more…
With the month coming to a close, we wanted to take one more chance to mention that June is Men’s Health Month. Check out the infographic below* for ways that men can take care of, and maintain, their health. *PLEASE NOTE: As this infographic is from 2019, it doesn’t include Read more…
We want to take a moment to share some important information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Recently the HHS announced the HHS Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments (Bridge Access Program). The goal of this program is to ensure that all people continue Read more…
As we approach the official start of summer, we hope you are in good health and high spirits. June tends to be a busy month for many people – school is letting out, there are graduations, people are getting together for Father’s Day, Juneteenth celebrations are happening, and we are Read more…
High school students residing in Woburn are invited to work with SCI as a Leadership for an Equitable Tomorrow (LET) intern, a program SCI coordinates in partnership with the Network for Social Justice! LET focuses on youth mental health and the intersection of mental health, racism and other social justice Read more…
As you may be aware, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has officially come to an end. However, it’s still important to stay vigilant in the fight against COVID. Keeping up with vaccinations is crucial, especially to prevent post-COVID conditions (PCC) also known as “Long COVID”. While we continue to learn Read more…