Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA)

Happy Halloween from CHA! Have a sweet, spooky and safe night!

Tomorrow is Halloween! It's a fun night for kids and families to spend time together, explore neighborhoods, and snack on yummy treats. Here are a few tips for a fun, safe Halloween from Michael Epstein, MD, medical director at Somerville Pediatrics: buff.ly/7qEbbvZ

Meet baby Evelyn, who was recently born at CHA Birth Center. Her parents were delighted with their Birth Center experience, and the skill and experience of their talented midwives. Stay tuned for more Birth Center babies, and welcome to the world, Evelyn!

Last week, we hosted See, Test & Treat, an annual program offering free health screenings for women, transgender men, and gender-diverse people ages 21–65 who are uninsured or underinsured. This year, we screened 71 individuals for cancer and other health issues.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CHA Cambridge Breast Center held two pop-up events increasing education and promoting screenings. Team members shared information about mammograms, breast cancer screening, and the importance of early detection with patients & visitors.

As an organization deeply committed to improving the health of older adults, CHA was proud to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Cambridge on Sunday. Team CHA was led by Dr. Mariko Wong, division chief of geriatrics, and Dr. Daphne Schneider, a CHA geriatrician.

Get a $10,000 sign-on bonus for bringing care to the people! We are hiring an ultrasound radiologist at CHA Cambridge Hospital. The ultrasound technologist performs general abdominal, obstetrical, and small parts ultrasound exams. Learn more: buff.ly/9stXeJY

Last weekend at the Head of the Charles Regatta, staff from the Dept of Community Health connected with 70 community members, providing information on CHA services, vaccines, patient enrollment, CHA Birth Center, and the Orthopaedics Dept, administering 68 blood pressure screens.

Struggling with weight loss? Learn more about CHA Bariatric Surgery! Our weight loss surgeon has helped thousands of people achieve their goals and live healthier lives. Start your weight loss journey today: buff.ly/zG35YnS

If you are between 19-64, a new law may affect your MassHealth coverage. Please make sure your contact information and current address are up to date with MassHealth, especially the address where you get mail. For more info, please visit buff.ly/gEbrEkV

Meet CHA in your community and receive a FREE blood pressure screening! Check out our calendar to find an event near you: buff.ly/f4OxFyu

It's Medical Assistants Recognition Week! Our medical assistants are essential to the care we provide every day. We are incredibly grateful for all that you do to support our patients, providers, nurses, and colleagues. Happy MA Week!

Flu season is here and this is the perfect time to get your flu shot! Learn from CHA nurse Jennifer Stephenson why you should get the flu vaccine and how you can do it at CHA.

Clinicians, join us for Fall live virtual #ContinuingEducation courses from the CHA Department of Psychiatry. Mastering Behavioral Health in the Adult Primary Care Setting, Nov. 13; Updates in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Dec. 4. Full details: cambridgecme.org.

During Emergency Nurses Week, we recognize the extraordinary dedication of our Emergency Department nurses. Every day, they bring clinical expertise, compassion, courage, and calm to patients and families during some of their most difficult moments.

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) has been made aware of scammers using fake career sites and impersonating our recruiters. Please note: Legitimate emails from Cambridge Health Alliance recruiters will always come from @challiance.org email addresses.

When you take the MA Community Health Equity Survey, you’re sharing your values, needs, and hopes for the future. Your voice will help to shape public health programs across Mass. and strengthen community health programs and patient services at CHA: mass.gov/HealthSurvey.

Did you know you can take your blood pressure at home? Watch this video from @American_Heart to learn how to properly take your blood pressure at home & ask your provider how you can get your own at home blood pressure monitor. buff.ly/SnLWQTw

Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? BE FAST and know when to call 911. Learn more. buff.ly/OGwYEw5