Vaccine Equity and Access Program
Below you will find a list of locations in the communities served by SCI where you can receive your flu shot. As flu season approaches, we want to be sure you have the information and resources you need to stay healthy. This list offers multiple locations for your convenience, making Read more…
Autumn is here, and we want to help you and your family stay healthy by saying #BooToTheFlu this fall! Each year, the flu affects millions, leading to hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths in the United States. Flu vaccines are one of the best ways Read more…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us, observed each year from September 15 to October 15. During this time, we celebrate the incredible achievements, culture, and contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans to our nation’s history. At SCI VEAP, we are committed to advancing health equity for all communities. Read more…
Good morning! We’re back this week with more COVID-19 updates to help you stay informed and healthy! The past few weeks have brought a flurry of activity in the realm of COVID news. The newly FDA-approved and CDC-recommended COVID-19 vaccine is now becoming available. WBUR reports that the most recent Read more…
There have been some recent significant developments in the realm of COVID-19. If you have been following the news recently, you’ve probably noticed that there has been increased coverage of COVID-19. Over the summer we saw an increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Additionally, a new highly mutated variant Read more…
This week we wanted to take some time to dive deeper into the topic of RSV by highlighting the new vaccines for older adults and discussing some everyday prevention tips to help safeguard you and your loved ones from RSV. Let’s explore this in detail! What You Need to Know Read more…
As the fall season approaches and we prepare for the shift to cooler weather, our focus may turn to various tasks to prepare for autumn – whether it involves getting children back to school, thinking about the upcoming holidays, or making our homes ready for the seasonal shift. One additional Read more…
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…