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same way. EBNHC did not discriminate
based on any part of my life, even though
I had no insurance coverage and spoke
Spanish. I have no words to describe what
that means.”
The impact that EBNHC services have
had on Elsa and her family is one of the
many reasons she helps and works for the
community. Her position as a charismatic
leader of the Iglesia Pentecostal Unida
Latino Americana Church lets Elsa share
her experience and make sure that many
members of her spiritual family and others
around her know about the care they
have access to in the community. Her
participation at health fairs has led many
others in the community to access medical
care at EBNHC. Elsa’s main goal is that
her message reach all those who need it.
EBNHC is proud to share Elsa’s commu-
nity service and is committed to continu-
ing to work for all members of the
community. We invite the communities of
East Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and
Winthrop to participate in all the health
fairs we host during the year.
Elsa Rojas was born in El Salvador. More
than 30 years ago, she moved to the
United States for a better life. Like many
immigrants, she struggled but has over-
come obstacles and found new opportuni-
ties for her family. One of the places where
Elsa has found unconditional support has
been at the East Boston Neighborhood
Health Center, which she calls “her rock.”
In a talk to the community of Chelsea in
her church, Iglesia Pentecostal Unida
Latino Americana, Elsa shared her life
experience and how the health center
opened doors to accessible health care.
Elsa has been an EBNHC patient for more
than three decades. Since 1983, her pri-
mary care doctor in the Family Medicine
Department has cared for the oldest to the
littlest ones in her family.
Elsa says, “I do not believe that any other
place would have opened its doors in the
updated immunization information for
their children and send it directly to
schools or day care providers. For me, a
parent of two children cared for in our
Pediatrics Department, that option is super
convenient!”
The MyChart application is now available
in Spanish. We’re glad to be able to share
this important technology with our
Spanish-speaking community members!
More than 6,000 EBNHC patients have
already started using MyChart. Joining is
easy! You can ask to sign up in any of the
primary care departments at the health
center. Sign up and get connected to your
good health!
The East Boston Neighborhood Health
Center (EBNHC) recently launched a new
smartphone and computer application that
can help patients find useful health infor-
mation within their own medical
records—anytime, anywhere. Patients
sign up for MyChart at EBNHC and use a
free smartphone application or go online
from a personal computer. “This is great
technology that allows our patients to
access test results, communicate with their
doctor, and print out physical forms and
medical records,” says Manny Lopes,
EBNHC CEO. “The smartphone applica-
tion also gives test results within 72 hours
after a visit. The app lets parents get
Serving East Boston, Revere, Chelsea, Winthrop, and Everett
A publication of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center • Volume 1, Issue 2 • Summer/Fall 2014
Your Community, Your Health
EBNHC Is My Rock
New Technology Helps Patients
Stay Connected—and Stay Healthy!
As summer ends, remember that it will soonbe time to protect yourself and your familyfrom the flu. Ask your doctor or call one of ourprimary care departments to find out when fluvaccines will be available. Visit our website forthe latest information for staying healthy andto find out what to do if you do get the flu.Remember, you do not need to be an EBNHCpatient in order to receive a vaccine:
•Adult Medicine617-568-4401 (over age 15)
• Family Medicine617-568-4800 (adults and children)
•Pediatrics617-568-4477 children under 15)
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By Marcela ChacónStaff Writer
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THE POWER OF HEALTH CENTERS National Health Center Week 2014Every August, we
celebrate National
Health Center Week.
We had a terrific
time during this
year’s celebrations.
Health centers
across the country
are doing amazing
work!
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patientsserved
staffemployed
patientvisits
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message once the medicine is ready for
pickup. Both pharmacies now have
expanded hours; they are open more often
on weekends and the evening.” That
makes Sonia Salcedo even happier. “I am
a mother, but I also work outside the
home. Now I can go to my pharmacy on a
Saturday afternoon without feeling time
pressure.”
“I am really proud of our pharmacies and
the service they provide to our patients,”
says Mazzola. “EBNHC has made a great
investment in technology and staff. We
have the best fill and retrieval systems you
can have. Even though we have lines,
don’t be fooled–they move really fast!”
together. We now have a complete service.
What else could we ask for in our commu-
nity?” asks Sonia Salcedo, a new patient
at the pharmacy. “I also like that I can
pick up my medication right after my
appointment.”
“We have just implemented some great
new service features to meet the increased
demand at our pharmacies,” says Dr.
Catherine Silva, Medical Director of the
Adult Medicine Department at EBNHC.
“Patients who are seeing their doctors can
either have a prescription sent electroni-
cally or can drop it off at the pharmacy
themselves. Patients can expect to pick up
their medicine in about 20 to 30 minutes,
or less. We also have a great new ‘Text’
system. Patients can give the pharmacy a
cell phone number and receive a text
The East Boston Neighborhood Health
Center (EBNHC) opened its first phar-
macy in 2003, even though there were
many pharmacies in the area. “The main
reason we opened our pharmacy was to
improve care for patients of the health
center,” says Donato Mazzola, EBNHC
Pharmacy Manager. “When a doctor
knows the patient and can work closely
with the pharmacy staff, that makes for
better, more consistent care.”
For more convenience, the health center
opened a second pharmacy in 2012 and
recently implemented new service features
that will better serve the community.
The health center has seen tremendous
growth in patient volume over the past
year, in part due to the opening of the new
20 Maverick Square building and the
expansion of primary care departments.
More patients are coming not only from
East Boston but from Chelsea, Revere,
Winthrop, and even Everett as well. This
growth has affected our pharmacies.
EBNHC opened the new pharmacy to
relieve some of the volume at the
pharmacy located at 10 Gove Street and
to better serve patients treated at 20
Maverick Square. Together, the two
pharmacies see more than 475,000
patients per year—more than three times
the number of patients seen by a typical
neighborhood pharmacy.
“I like that my doctor at the clinic knows
the pharmacist, and that they can work
2 Your Community, Your Health Summer/Fall 2014
EBNHC Adds New Pharmacy Servicesto Meet Growth
Your Community,
Your Health
Serving East Boston,
Revere, Chelsea, Winthrop,
and Everett
A publication of the East Boston
Neighborhood Health Center
Volume 1, Issue 2
Summer/Fall 2014
Editor
Steven Snyder
Managing Editor
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news Writers
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Lukas Akerley
Emilia Iacono-Zambrano
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Contributors
Hannah Osborne
Emma Taddeo
Translation
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Josh Resnek
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Boston Neighborhood Health Center.
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In ThIS ISSuE
By Marcela ChacónStaff Writer
Because your good health matters.
Education & Training InstituteMoves to a New Home .......3
Protecting Your Eyes .............4
Art of Health Care................4
Reducing Salt Intake..............5
Back to School .......................6
Artists Among Us ..................7
Working Out Together.........8
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• Saturday 9 am to 5:30 pm
• Sunday 9 am to 3 pm
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Clinical experts from Boston Medical
Center regularly lead free talks at
EBNHC about important topics. Discus-
sion subjects have included medical
screenings, asthma, senior health, weight
loss, cancer, diabetes, podiatry, bariatric
surgery, nutrition, and exercise. These
events are ideal for patients, families, and
community members. Don’t miss future
talks! Join us at Facebook to stay in the
loop: www.facebook.com/EBNHC.
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Living Healthy Speaker Series
Keeping adults55+ healthy
and independent
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Serving thecommunities of
East Boston, Revere,Chelsea, Everett
& Winthrop
ElderServicePlanEast Boston
NeighborhoodHealth Center
learning. The personal and friendly feeling
is what attracts most people—plus all the
services are free!
The Education & Training Institute is
working to expand its offerings. Our hope
is to include computer classes and a
comprehensive Hi-SET course (what
used to be the high school equivalency
certificate—GED). If you are interested in
learning more about EBNHC’s Education
& Training Institute, please call 617-568-
6444.
in order to thrive, EBNHC’s Education &
Training Institute has hosted a number of
English Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) classes. Thanks to support from
Massport, the Education & Training
Institute is offering another ESOL class
this fall.
In addition to being a local community
resource, the Education & Training Insti-
tute is the official East Boston campus for
Bunker Hill Community College. The
Education & Training Institute has hosted
classes for the college since 2007. Starting
in September, we will offer, for the third
year, a free Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) course, made possible by funding
from the City of Boston. The training is
for young adults ages 17-21 who have a
high school diploma or GED. It is a great
opening into a high-demand career.
Who actually uses the Education &
Training Institute? The short answer is—
everyone! While the Education & Training
Institute is the primary source for staff
training at the health center, many other
people use its services, including multiple
generations, working families, and people
raising young children. The Education &
Training Institute is welcoming, calm, and
safe; it is great for people who are nervous
about getting back into education or
Hidden away on a side street of Orient
Heights is one of the East Boston Neigh-
borhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) little-
known resources. Here EBNHC has run
the Education & Training Institute since
2005. Offering free educational training
opportunities to employees and commu-
nity members, the Education & Training
Institute has not been easy to access in this
location. We’re excited to announce that
in September, the Education & Training
Institute will relocate to a renovated
building on Sumner Street, close to the
Maverick T Station—with new classes for
learning English and developing your
career.
As one of the US cities with the largest-
growing immigrant population, East
Boston is a gateway for many people start-
ing a new life. Serving a diverse commu-
nity, the Education & Training Institute
works hard to meet our residents’ specific
needs by providing resources and classes
to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Learning to speak English is one of the
most important parts of making a new life
in the US. To help our immigrant commu-
nity members develop the skills they need
3Your Community, Your HealthSummer/Fall 2014
Education & Training Institute Moving to New Home
By Emma Taddeo
EBNHC—Passionate About Diversity!
At the East Boston Neighborhood Health
Center (EBNHC), more than 900 employ-
ees from more than 20 different countries,
speaking 15 different languages, work
together toward one goal: providing easily
accessible, affordable, and high-quality
medical services and education to our
community.
EBNHC was proud to celebrate its diver-
sity during one of the most popular events
across the globe: the World Cup. For one
week, the health center honored its multi-
cultural identity through World Cup fever.
Staff and patients wore their colors and
our 20 Maverick Square building hosted
the first hall of flags in East Boston. There
the community came together for events
including giveaways for patients, raffles,
and a special visit by the Boston women’s
Upcoming
Classes:This fall, thanks to a gift from
Massport, the Education & Training
Institute will offer its own English
for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) courses as well as continue
to host ESOL courses for local
community-based agencies. We are
excited to start classes on September
23! Also, for the fourth year in a row,
the Education & Training Institute
will offer both a fall and a spring
Certified Nursing Assistant program
for young people who are residents
of Boston. For EBNHC staff, we
offer a writing course as well as an
encore of Beginning Spanish for
Health Care Workers. Both classes
begin in September. As the Bunker
Hill Community College satellite
East Boston campus, the Education
& Training Institute will host more
than 8 courses this fall, 3 nights a
week. It's back to school for kids and
grownups alike in East Boston!
Call 617-568-6444 for details.
By Marcela ChacónStaff Writer
soccer team, the Boston Breakers. Of
course, the World Cup was also shown on
TVs throughout the health center so pa-
tients would not miss a game!
Our World Cup activities provided a
special opportunity to celebrate cultural
heritage and compete in friendly and
positive ways. We were all reminded of
our city’s rich and powerful history of
immigration.
The halls of our buildings represent our
international identity; there you will find
the heart of the health center, our diverse
staff. Diversity is one of the health center’s
greatest strengths, as seen in the more than
300,000 patient visits we provide each
year, working in more than a dozen
languages. We’re deeply proud of our
diversity and the community we serve.
1. UV 400 tinted lenses protect your eyes,
but when there is a lot of glare, you may
still squint.
2. Photochromic lenses are triggered by
UV. They darken outdoors and remain
clear indoors. These lenses are a great
option if you don’t want to worry about
forgetting your sunglasses.
3. Polarized lenses block UV and cut glare
from the sun and reflections off of
water. On a bright sunny day, these
lenses reduce squinting and make the
outdoors clearer.
To find out which lenses best fit your life,
schedule a visit with your neighborhood
eye care provider and/or optician. These
professionals will answer any questions
you have and suggest the best solution for
your needs. The EBNHC Vision Depart-
ment and Optical Shop would be glad to
serve you!
Especially in summer, it is important to
protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful
ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV rays cause skin
cancer, but can also lead to eye damage.
Eye damage from UV rays begins at child-
hood and can lead to serious problems in
adulthood. UV exposure can cause
cataracts and other conditions that create
temporary or permanent vision loss or
discomfort. Whether or not you need a
prescription to correct your vision, a
quality pair of sunglasses can protect you
from UV damage.
Children are more at risk for UV damage
because they spend more time outdoors
than adults. Up to half of someone’s life-
time exposure to UV radiation can happen
by the age of 18. The best way to protect
yourself and your children from this
damage is to own and use a good pair of
sunglasses. Sunglasses should block UV
rays and still maintain good vision.
There are three main types of lenses that
cover these needs.
4 Your Community, Your Health Summer/Fall 2014
Protecting Your Eyesfrom Harmful UV Rays
Newsletter Staff
Health Center Fundraising Event
Celebrates the Art of Health Care signature tasting for the evening. Below
are this year’s Maestro of Health Care
honorees, Dr. James Taylor, EBNHC’s
Chief Medical Officer Emeritus, and
Audrey Shelto, President of the Blue
Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massa-
chusetts, standing with EBNHC President
Jack Cradock (on right).
In June, EBNHC held its annual “Art of
Health Care” reception, raising more than
$250,000 to support special programs at
the health center. The yearly event recog-
nizes leaders in health care in our commu-
nity and highlights the wonderfully
diverse art displayed at the health center.
Pictured below at bottom is Jose Duarte,
Owner/Chef of Taranta, dishing out the
Newsletter Staff
The care you need,when you need it now
Located at 10 Gove Street, first floor, three blocks from Maverick Station.
The EBNHC Emergency Department:Always Open and Open to All
The EBNHC Emergency Department is ready to meet your emergencyhealth needs, right here in your community. Our experienced team giveshigh-quality treatment to every patient who walks through our doors.
And our doors never close.
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*Patient pays full price forthe higher-priced pair and
receives 50% off the lower-priced pair.
20% OFFALL SUNGLASSES including
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Present this coupon to receive a20% discount on all sunglasses,
including Ray-Ban. Coupon cannot be combined with any insurance benefit discounts or
other sales or discounts.
The Let’s Get Movin’ team from the East
Boston Neighborhood Health Center
recently learned about culture through
dance lessons with Veronica Robles at her
Cultural Center. From Huayno to Cumbia
sounds, kids, parents, and staff had an
immersion experience filled with exercise
and music.
Let’s Get Movin’ is a lifestyle-change
program for children and teens that
promotes physical activity, teaches proper
nutrition, and helps young people make
healthier lifestyle choices.
5Your Community, Your HealthSummer/Fall 2014
Let’s Get Movin’ Visits VeronicaRobles Cultural Center
Newsletter Staff
1. In a large pan over medium heat, add chicken stock/oil and onion. Cook a
few minutes until softened.
2. Add corn and jalapeños. Cook for a few minutes.
3. Next add pre-cooked shredded chicken. Cook until chicken is hot.
4. Remove from heat and add avocado, lime juice, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve
on whole-wheat or corn tortillas. Add salsa or radishes if desired.
Time: 30 minutes difficulty: Easy
SoftChicken
Tacos
Healthy Meal Idea
Total Calories: 205
Proteins: 5 g
Carbohydrate: 33 g
Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 14 g
Transfat: 0 g
Serves: 4
2 tablespoons chicken stock or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion
1 1/2 cups corn, frozen
1-2 jalapeños, minced
1 1/2 cups shredded poached chicken
1/2 avocado, peeled and finely chopped
2 limes, juiced
2 tomatoes, chopped
6 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
4 corn or whole-wheat tortillas
OPTIONALsalsa or radishes
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Tips for Reducing Salt Intake
• Instead of bouillon, try this simple
Caribbean spice base for soups, stews,
and rice: onion, garlic, bell peppers,
cilantro, tomato, and red pepper.
• Add fresh herbs like mint leaves or basil
and lime juice to a salad for a refreshing
flavor without using salty salad dress-
ings.
• Try using ground peanuts (or unsalted
peanut butter) to thicken a beef stew like
the West African dish Mafé.
• Make your own Mediterranean basil
pesto by blending basil, garlic, oil, black
pepper, and nuts. This mixture can be
thinned with lemon juice and drizzled on
pretty much everything, or kept thick
and used as a rub for salmon or chicken.
• For a Cajun rub that can be used on fish,
chicken, shrimp, or beef, mix: paprika,
onion powder, garlic powder, cumin,
cayenne pepper, dried thyme, dried
basil, dried oregano, coriander powder,
and black pepper. With that much flavor,
you'll completely forget about the salt!
Remember, reading and comparing labels
of prepackaged foods are other simple but
effective ways to reduce the sodium in
your diet!
References: Institute of Medicine,
“Sodium Intake in Populations: Assess-
ment of Evidence.” Report Brief, May
2013
Too often, and for too many people,
healthy eating is associated with bland,
tasteless food. But, it doesn't need to be
that way! With some helpful tips, eating
healthy can be delicious as well as good
for your health.
In the United States, sodium is a
significant contributor to chronic diseases
such as hypertension and heart disease.
The average American adult consumes ap-
proximately 3,400 mg of sodium per day,
which is well above the current federal
guidelines of less than 2,300 mg daily
(the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of table salt
per day).
While putting the salt shaker away is a
great start to reducing sodium intake, the
main sources of sodium in the American
diet are processed, convenience, and
restaurant foods. When you consider that
just one cup of chicken noodle soup
(canned) contains as much as 744 mil-
ligrams of sodium, it's easy to see how
sodium intake creeps up.
Experimenting with herbs and spices is a
great way to reduce the sodium content of
foods and to ramp up the flavor of favorite
dishes. Many cultures use great combina-
tions of herbs and spices to transform the
taste of food.
By Hannah Osborne, Simmons College Dietetics Intern
HealtH CenteR DePaRtmentS
Registered nursing Positions
Emergency, full time, part time, per diem
Other Positions
Clinical Applications Analyst
*Patient Access Representative, full time, part time
Dental Assistant, part time
Spanish Interpreter, part time
Vietnamese Interpreter, per diem
*HIV Health Educators
eBnHC’S elDeR SeRviCe Plan
Registered nursing Positions
Adult Day Health, full time
Home Care, part time
Other Positions
Director of Business Operations, full time
QI Analyst, full time
Health Aides, full time, part time, per diem
* Positions require proficiency in both English and
Spanish
6 Your Community, Your Health Summer/Fall 2014
The East Boston Neighborhood Health
Center is a great place to work. As one of
the largest community health centers in the
country, we provide a comprehensive
system of services including primary and
specialty care, a 24-hour Emergency
Room, innovative programs, and our flag-
ship Elder Service Plan.
Striving to be your employer of choice, we
offer progressive benefits, a variety of
schedules, and the satisfaction of working
with a diverse workforce whose unity of
purpose is a real force for achievement.
Our Education & Training Institute is
an attractive resource for many of our
employees who seek to broaden their skill
base and advance their careers.
To apply online, visit www.ebnhc.org/
employment.html. You may also e-mail
the Human Resource Department at
[email protected]. Please be aware that
positions fill quickly and this listing of
openings may no longer be accurate. All
positions require a minimum of a high
school diploma or GED.
Help WantedKeeping You Healthy and Independentat the Elder Service Plan
“Coming to the PACE Center is the only
time I get out of my house,” an EBNHC
Elder Service Plan participant said to me
recently. We had just finished an active
parachute game. Although we were all a
little bit winded, the participant said she
felt great. At that moment, I realized how
important the activities at the Elder
Service Plan PACE Centers really are.
The activities impact participants in many
ways. Socials, for example, allow partici-
pants to visit with others and socialize.
Active games like the parachute game,
ball toss, and Zumba are fun ways to
exercise and improve physical health.
Cognitive games such as word puzzles and
trivia work the mind.
The biggest impact that all of the activities
provide is the chance for participants to
stay active and healthy in ways they might
not be able to find or do on their own. To
learn more about how the Elder Service
Plan can help you or a loved one stay
independent and healthy, call us at
617-568-6377.
By Lukas AkerleyStaff Writer
Back to School: How to Help Your Child With Homework
favorite artwork taped to the walls can
make homework time more pleasant.
Remove distractions
Turn off the TV and cell phones during
homework time. Some children work well
with quiet background music, but loud
noise from the CD player, radio, or TV is
not OK. If you live in a small or noisy
household, try having all family members
take part in a quiet activity during home-
work time. You may need to take a noisy
toddler outside or into another room to
play. If distractions can’t be avoided, your
child may want to complete assignments
at the library.
Provide supplies
If possible, have available pencils, pens,
erasers, writing paper, and a dictionary.
Other supplies that might be helpful
include a stapler, paper clips, maps, a
calculator, a pencil sharpener, tape, glue,
paste, scissors, a ruler, a calculator, index
cards, a thesaurus, and an almanac. If
possible, keep these items together in one
place. If you can’t provide your child with
needed supplies, check with his or her
teacher, school guidance counselor, or
principal about sources of assistance.
For books and online resources, check
with the school library or your local
library. Some libraries have homework
centers and may even have tutors and
other kinds of help.
You may want to ask your child’s teacher
to explain school policy about the use of
computers for homework. In many schools,
teachers post homework assignments and
class work on their own websites, which
also may have an electronic bulletin board
where students can post questions. How-
ever, you don’t have to have a computer in
your home for your child to complete
homework assignments successfully. Some
schools may offer after-school programs
that allow your child to use the school com-
puters. And many public libraries make
computers available to children.
Children need to know that their family
members think homework is important.
You can do many things to show your
child that you value education and home-
work.
Set a regular time for homework
Having a regular time to do homework
helps children finish assignments. The best
schedule is one that works for your child
and your family. What works well in one
household may not work in another. Of
course, a good schedule depends in part on
your child’s age as well as his or her
specific needs. For instance, one child
may do homework best in the afternoon,
completing homework first or after an
hour of play and another may do it best
after dinner. However, don’t let your child
leave homework until just before bedtime.
You might want to write out the schedule
and put it where you’ll see it often, such
as the refrigerator door.
Some families have a required amount of
time that their children must devote to
homework or other learning activities each
school night (the length of time can vary
depending upon the child’s age). For
instance, if your seventh grader knows
she’s expected to spend an hour doing
homework, reading, or visiting the library,
she may be less likely to rush through
assignments so that she can watch TV.
A required amount of time may also
discourage her from “forgetting” to bring
home assignments and help her adjust to a
routine.
Pick a place
Your child’s homework area doesn’t have
to be fancy. For many children, the kitchen
table or a corner of the living room works
just fine. The area should have good light-
ing and should be fairly quiet. Your child
may enjoy decorating a special area for
homework. A plant, a brightly colored
container to hold pencils, and some
Newsletter StaffSet a good example
Show your child that the skills she is
learning are an important part of the things
she will do as an adult. Let her see you
reading books and newspapers; writing
reports, letters, e-mails, and lists; using
math to balance your checkbook or to
measure for new carpeting; doing other
things that require thought and effort. Tell
your child about what you do at work.
Help your child to use everyday routines
to support the skills he is learning. For
example, teach him to play word and math
games; help him to look up information
about things in which he is interested
(singers, athletes, cars, space travel); and
talk with him about what he sees and hears
as the two of you walk through the
neighborhood or go to the grocery store.
Be interested and interesting
Make time to take your child to the library
to check out materials needed for home-
work (and for enjoyment) and read with
your child as often as you can. Talk about
school and learning activities in family
conversations. Ask your child what was
discussed in class that day. If she doesn’t
have much to say, try another approach.
For example, ask her to read aloud a story
she wrote or to talk about what she found
out from a science experiment.
Attend school activities, such as parent-
teacher conferences, plays, concerts, open
houses, and sports events. If you can,
volunteer to help in your child’s classroom
or at special events. Getting to know some
of your child’s classmates and their parents
builds a support network for you and your
child. It also shows your child that his
home and school are a team.
7Your Community, Your HealthSummer/Fall 2014
recent an acquisition to the EBNHC art
collection that it has yet to be hung on a
wall. Most recently, the painting was
displayed at EBNHC’s Art of Health Care
Celebration and was made into prints that
were sold to benefit EBNHC. Be sure
to keep a look out for this memorable
painting!
came part of Roy Lima’s identity; it gave
him the impetus “to get better and better
at it.” Lima is currently studying to
become a Radiology Technician at North
Shore Community College. He spends his
free time furthering his art studies,
presently painting a still-life in the style of
an Old Dutch master. Lima is not only
looking forward to his future as an artist,
but is also curious about how technology
will affect art. Whatever the future holds,
our health center has the distinction of
displaying the early work of an artist with
a bright future ahead. Everett Square is so
Billowing clouds travel across the sky in
Everett Square (pictured). Their intensity
contrasts with the serenity of the square on
a quiet day. The viewer may do a double-
take because of how life-like the scene is.
The painting looks like a photograph,
which the artist did use as a reference.
Light traffic meets at the corner of a main
intersection where there is a brightly
colored restaurant. The details give this
piece depth and vitality: the reflection of
the clouds on the windows above the
restaurant; the shadows of the buildings
and various poles; the distinctions between
the different types of architecture.
Lima was a junior when he decided to take
art classes at Everett High School. It was
an escape for him, a way for him to deal
with stress. His teachers noticed his talent
and suggested that he take his works to
galleries to see if he could make a career
within art. Following that suggestion is
how Lima came upon the L’Attitude
Gallery, owned by Betty Bothereau, who
also curates the EBNHC art collection.
After viewing Lima’s work and learning
that he was a native of Everett, Betty
commissioned the painting Everett Square
especially for EBNHC.
After finding success and receiving
accolades for his work, art increasingly be-
When Roy Lima began painting Everett
Square, it wasn't meant to be a farewell
ode. It was a coincidence that soon after
completing the painting he moved to
Saugus, having lived in Everett for his
entire life. Moving was just another change
that came along with graduating from high
school, starting college—and becoming
recognized as an artist, after painting for
about a year and creating ink drawings for
three years. During that short span of time,
Lima went from having little to do with art
to receiving a commission to paint Everett
Square for the EBNHC art collection—no
small feat for an 18-year-old!
The Artists Among Us
By Emilia Iacono-ZambranoStaff Writer
Health and Fitnessat Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness and eBnHC are collaborating to offer ways for the commu-
nities of east Boston, Revere, Chelsea, and everett to promote health and
fitness. to find out more, visit your local Planet Fitness!
We're grateful that this patient took the
time to share this positive experience, and
we're proud of our awesome ER and
Radiology teams. Nice work!
this terrific review was recently posted
at Yelp:
“After an accident at an airport hotel, I was
referred to East Boston Neighborhood
Health Center – and they couldn't have
taken better care of me. Though it was
after 11 pm, I was seen almost immedi-
ately by a warm and competent intake
nurse, sent for x-rays (delivered right away
by a very caring x-ray tech), and then
attended by a competent and friendly
nurse. The physician referred me to Mass
General for the severity of my injuries,
contacting their orthopedic people to
prepare the way. Kudos to the EBNHC –
wish I lived in Boston to use their services
regularly!”
As Seen on
The Elder Service Plan helps older adults stay in our community and live in their own homes,for as long as possible. It is the ideal solution for older adults and families who want an alternative to nursing home care,but need acare partner to arrange for the right combinationof services to keep a loved one at home.
To find out more, call 617-568-6377,TTY 800-439-0183, or visit us atwww.ebnhc.org/esp.
Serving residents 55+ inEast Boston, Chelsea, Revere,Everett, and Winthrop.
Keeping healthy isjust part of my plan
EAST BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER ELDER SERVICE PLAN
8 Your Community, Your Health Summer/Fall 2014
Puzzle Corner Solutions
Sudoku Word Scramble
1. technology
2. passionate
3. pharmacy
4. diabetes
5. homework
6. fundraising
Healthy and Well with Diabetes!
• Prepare for safe exercise activity
• Eat appropriately for diabetes
management
• Learn to monitor food intake
• Learn to modify exercises to
accommodate physical ability
To find out more about the CDEM pro-
gram, talk to your primary care provider.
The Chronic Disease Education and Man-
agement (CDEM) Wellness Camp, offered
by the East Boston YMCA and the CDEM
Department at EBNHC, provides help to
diabetic patients. Through a hands-on ap-
proach to learning to eat more healthfully
and exercise safely, patients are taught to:
• Monitor blood sugar readings safely
Newsletter Staff
Social Media RoundupEBNHC continually connects with the
community via social media. Your partici-
pation is part of what makes our social
media efforts successful. Have you con-
nected with us everywhere?
EBNHC: www.facebook.com/EBNHC
East Boston Farmers Market: www.facebook.com/EastBostonFarmersMarket
East Boston Elder Service Plan: www.facebook.com/EastBostonElderServicePlan
East Boston WIC: www.facebook.com/EastBostonWIC
EBNHC: www.twitter.com/EBNHC
Working Out Together Is Better!
Find a running buddy (a family member
or a friend), lace up your shoes, and get
outside. Running is a great way to stay
active, and is something you can do almost
anywhere. Check out this training sched-
ule from New Balance to help you build
or keep up your endurance while working
toward a 5K. Simply follow the amount of
minutes indicated for each activity in the
schedule. Keep up with the squats and
planks from the last two challenges for a
great full-body workout!
Newsletter Staff
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Don’t miss the ZUMIX 5K
Run to the Beaton September 21!
Details and registration at
http://zumixrun2thebeat.eventbrite.com/
East BostonNeighborhood Health Centerhas expanded!
Now acceptingnew patients inall departments
Easy access via MBTA
Call us at 617-569-5800or visit us online at
www.ebnhc.org
Because your good health matters.
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