This episode of the Cultivating Connections podcast features Dr. Michael Curry, Esq. as the guest interviewed by host David Crowley. Michael is the President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. Reflecting on his upbringing, Michael emphasizes the importance of understanding history and the context of societal Read more…
Nora Moreno Cargie In this episode of the SCI Cultivating Connections podcast, host David Crowley welcomes Nora Moreno Cargie, President of the Point32 Health Foundation and Vice President of Corporate Citizenship for Point32 Health. Nora will be recognized as a 2024 SCI Idealist recipient at the May 2 Connect & Read more…
As we honor and celebrate Black History Month this February, we wanted to close out the month with a focus on a topic of significant importance here at VEAP – health equity in the African American community. Read below as we look at the unique challenges of health disparities among Read more…
In our ongoing effort to raise awareness about the importance of protecting ourselves and our communities from COVID-19, this week we wanted to provide some updated information on Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions (PCC). Long COVID is a complex condition where people who have had COVID-19 continue to experience a Read more…
As we head into the chilly month of February we hope you’re keeping warm and healthy this winter. We are well into the winter respiratory season and with it comes a heightened prevalence of RSV, flu, and COVID-19 nationwide. A concerning factor is the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant, Read more…
Did You Know? January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. As we approach the end of the month, we wanted to make sure to discuss one of the biggest concerns when it comes to cervical health – cervical cancer. Each year in the United States, about 11,500 new cases of cervical Read more…
Happy New Year! 🎉 Winter is here and as we dig out from our recent storm we hope your year is off to a great start! Our Healthy for the Holidays campaign is coming to a close and we wanted to wrap things up with a friendly reminder about the Read more…
Happy Holidays! As we look forward to the arrival of 2024, it’s a perfect time to set the stage for a healthy year ahead and plan to start the New Year on the right foot with positive changes, new habits, and achievable goals! Amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday Read more…
As part of our ongoing Healthy for the Holidays campaign, we just had to take a moment this week to share an excellent resource with you! The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health recently published a COVID-19 vaccine Q&A featuring Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, assistant professor of immunology and infectious diseases Read more…
The December holiday season is in full swing and we’re back with more tips to help you stay Healthy For The Holidays! Because of the increase in travel and indoor gatherings this time of year, the holiday season is an especially important time to consider preventive measures against seasonal illnesses. Read more…