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Best of Bowdoin E-newsletter Fall 2011

Flu Shot Season is here!

This year the flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. It is especially important for children, adults with chronic diseases or for those over the age of 65 to receive the vaccine. Getting the flu vaccine not only protects you- it also protects your family, your friends and your colleagues at work and school- if you don't get sick- then they have a better chance of staying healthy as well. Flu vaccines are available at the health center for all children under the age of 18. Both Flumist (nasal vaccine) and flu shots are available.
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Bowdoin Street Health Center Featured at FoodMed 2011

Bowdoin Street Health Center was invited to be a part of a panel discussion at FoodMed 2011 - The Fourth International Conference on Healthy Food in Healthcare in Seattle, Washington. Adela Margules, Executive Director and Phillomin Laptiste, Operations Manager, will be representing the health center and BIDMC, in October, at this year's conference. Our session is titled: Farmers Markets on Hospital Grounds: Strategies for Success. We will focus our presentation on the success of our Farm to Family program and its impact on the community we serve. Other panelists include a farmer from Seattle and a nurse from the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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MYCHILD Program

Some of the families we see at Bowdoin Street Health Centerhave young children, ages 0-5, who demonstrate signs of emotional or behavioral disturbance. These families need special assistance and we have a program called, MYCHILD, that offers flexible services to families. They are able to receive therapy, links to community resources, and advocacy services in the health center, in their homes or in other places in the community. Read More. . .

Healthy Champions Promote DILLigence in Garden Education

On August 13, the Healthy Champions became the first group of youth ever to lead one of Boston Natural Areas Network's widely recognized "Seed, Sow, & Grow" workshops, hosting more than 20 children and families at the City Natives garden site in Mattapan. The workshop showcased dill pickle making as a way to not only sustain the longevity of garden produce, but also as a way to educate participants on the evolution of vegetables from farm to plate. Read More. . .

Bowdoin Street Health Center Nears Completion of its ADA upgrade

It's been almost 2 years since the clinic began upgrading its facility to accommodate people with disabilities and we are just a couple months away from completion. Some upgrades include: improved access in our parking lot and front entrance; restroom upgrades for easier access with wheelchairs; re-design of registration; and the addition of fire alarm strobes in exam rooms. Our final stage of the project includes new signage that improves access for visitors who are visually impaired. All exam room and office signs will now be equipped with tactile lettering as well as Braille. Once completed the health center will be the first of many buildings to be 100% compliant with the new Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Gary Bernard, our Facility Manager considers the project a success and is quite pleased with the final product. "Whenever we can upgrade our facilities to insure our patients, staff, and physicians have easier and more accommodating access, it's a great feeling of accomplishment".