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Huge congratulations to Valeria Chambers, CPS, Ed.M, CAS on her Lifetime Achievement Award at the MA Certified Peer Specialist Award Ceremony. We are extremely proud of and deeply grateful to work with Valeria. Photo credit: Kiva Centers
Join us Monday, September 16 at 11:30am for our annual Golf Invitational fundraiser at the Nashawtuc Country Club. The Invitational supports some critical programs at CHA such as cancer screenings for uninsured women, recovery coaches in our Emergency Departments, housing, food, transportation and childcare support for cancer patients and other community health programs. Register here: https://buff.ly/4fzD9Gx.
Use your skills and compassion as a RN clinical leader in our postpartum dept and get a $10k sign-on bonus! Newly hired experienced RNs interested in committing to a minimum of two years of employment at CHA may be eligible to receive a retention bonus of $10K. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3Z3hUHh
A new study led by the Institute for Community Health explores the causes of racial/ethnic inequities in access to opioid use disorder treatment and services in Boston. The study, published by the Journal of General Internal Medicine, analyzed the experiences and perspectives of overdose survivors to understand barriers to accessing substance use disorder treatment and other services.
Meet Dr. Weiru Shao, an ENT who specializes in ear disorders and issues like chronic hearing loss and facial nerve palsy. Dr. Shao and the rest of our otolaryngology team are here for you!
Join us Monday, September 16 for our annual Golf Invitational fundraiser at the @Nashawtuc Country Club. The day includes food, friends, contests with great prizes, and of course, golf! Please contact the CHA Foundation at 617-591-4080 or [email protected] for more. Register: https://buff.ly/4fzD9Gx. Sponsor: https://buff.ly/4dv9oVY
Community Health Youth Initiatives' Youth Mental Health Ambassadors created a new workshop, "Mind Matters: Empowering Youth for Mental Wellness" which raises awareness about mental health conditions, introduces self-care strategies, and how to help friends access resources available both locally and nationally. They partnered with the YWCA Malden and the Malden Teen Enrichment Center to host their first workshop with 30 teens in attendance!
Believe in where you work and get a $5K sign-on bonus! We are hiring a home care occupational therapist for PACE Elder Care Services at CHA East Cambridge Care Center. In this role, you will support the therapeutic needs of program participants, educate and provide input on participant care plans, and maintain a caseload of participants. Apply today! https://buff.ly/4fK0YeZ
Community Health Youth Initiatives' TEASA program's summer project focused on creating social norms campaigns about tobacco/vaping, alcohol, and marijuana. The group will refine and adapt the campaigns in the upcoming months after they test the messages with audiences and gather feedback. The campaign will focus on reaching youth and families in Everett.
Join us Monday, September 16 for our annual Golf Invitational fundraiser at the Nashawtuc Country Club. Join the CHA Foundation as we support our vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time and our mission to improve the health of our local communities.Register here: https://buff.ly/4fzD9Gx.
Last week’s Cambridge/Somerville WIC’s Breastfeeding Party was a great success! Thirty mothers participated in the event to raise awareness about supporting nursing mothers and their breastfeeding journey. The party featured cooking demonstrations, farmer’s market coupons, baby massages, yoga, and more. CHA’s Sexual Reproductive Health department had a table, along with Kelly SCky Photography and Little Cocoa Bean.
Valeria continues to champion the work that needs to be accomplished for a bright future, she really represents the best of our movement!