- Drop in overdose deaths a ‘tiny relief,’ but much of the work just beginning
THE BOSTON GLOBE: The number of people who died in Massachusetts from opioid-related overdoses fell by 10 percent in 2023, the largest decrease in the state in more than a decade, according to newly released state data. But Allyson Pinkhover, Director of Substance Use Services at BNHC, said the work is just beginning, especially since… - The BNHC nurses, when they were new!As part of National Nurses Month, we asked ours to share their photos from their graduation days — and are proud to share them with you. Congratulations and Happy Nurses Month to all of our nurses. We truly don’t know where we’d be without you!
- Straight to the point: You’re going to love BNHC’s new labOur new state-of-the-art lab offers more than twice the capacity. In fact, your next trip to BNHC for blood work or other tests and procedures will be faster, easier and more comfortable, thanks to our all-new laboratory, which marked its grand opening on March 1, 2024. Now on the first floor, the new lab is…
- In AIDs fight, BNHC leads a united frontThe region showed its solidarity against HIV on National AIDS Day Joined by other organizations on the front lines, BNHC was joined by several area organizations to dispense free items, information and blood tests at an AIDS Resource Fair Dec. 1, which was National AIDS Day. The event was held in our Main Street lobby…
- For these patients, the ER can wait!A new group at BNHC wants to keep you healthy and out of the hospital. The patient-centered group, led by BNHC’s Dr. Nikhil Gohokar, meets weekly and focuses on helping patients tend to their health care needs without having to visit the area’s overcrowded emergency rooms. Called “The ER Can Wait,” the unique group is…
- ‘Prayers answered’ for BNHC staff in loan programFrom The Enterprise: Growing up, Kara Powell played organ at Central United Methodist. After earning her associate’s degree in nursing from Massasoit Community College, she worked with the homeless, who rely on services offered at the church. On Aug. 21, Powell faced a roomful of politicians and TV cameras at BNHC’s conference room as she sketched…
- Our newest medical assistants come from — BNHC!It took them 483 hours of online learning, 100 hours of an externship and 40 hours of lab work, but five members of Team BNHC have earned their Medical Assistant certificates after completing a special program provided by the health center. Darlene Andrade Fonseca, Helder Andrade-Gomes, Ana Moreira, Maria Pereira and Ruth Prime received their…
- Governor thanks BNHC for stepping up in wake of hospital fireFrom NBC Boston: BNHC, city band together to provide care after hospital closure Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh visited Brockton Neighborhood Health Center on March 2 to thank the staff for stepping up in the wake of the fire that closed Brockton Hospital the previous…
- BNHC brings life-saving Hep C treatment to patientsFrom USA Today: Hepatitis C in New England: What to know, obstacles to the cure: Harriet Callahan was caught completely by surprise. While visiting a doctor for arthritis a few years ago, a routine blood test revealed she had hepatitis C, one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the United States. Callahan, in her 70s, was…
- BNHC helps immigrant mental health patientsFrom CBS Boston: Brockton Neighborhood Health Center managing rise in immigrant mental health patients. Tireless providers at the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center are managing the health and mental health of dozens of new immigrants every week. The pediatricians at the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center care for their patient’s physical health, but also their mental health.…
- Advocates from BNHC work to save lives from fentanyl overdosesFrom WBUR’s CommonHealth blog: how the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center worked with HEALing Communities Study to help members of the community, stop overdoses, and determine the best way to address a wave of fentanyl overdoses since the COVID pandemic started. Brockton could become a model for what does, or doesn’t, work to save lives… when…
- Vaccination center targets underserved populationThe Shaw’s Center in Brockton, run by BNHC and the city’s Board of Health, has received a large dose of vaccines for residents and patients. Watch the full report on the Fox 25 website.
- Midwife Barbara Wax persevered in pandemicAt risk of catching COVID, this BNHC midwife kept “catching babies.” Here’s WBZ’s story on Barbara Wax, who lost her husband to COVID but never lost hope.
- Robert Kraft joins BNHC for unveiling of medical trailerNew England Patriots President Robert Kraft joined BNHC for the unveiling of our new medical trailer, which will be used to bring substance use treatment services throughout the City of Brockton. Read the full story.
- BNHC resumes J&J vaccinationsThe health center, after a short pause by the CDC, is once again dispensing the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine at its clinics. Read the full story.
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