The New Bedford Health Department, working closely with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is again this year conducting an annual monitoring program to track the potential threat from EEE and WNV carrying mosquitoes. Under the program, mosquito traps are put in place …
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Southcoast Health+ Weekly’s Dr. John Podkowa and Hannah Raymond discussed concussions and injury prevention with Joe Scott, Manager of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention and Kathy Thornton, Team Leader Injury Prevention. Be sure to subscribe and catch the show every week live on Wednesday on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page …
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In a joint press conference, Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI) represented by Hugh Cowperthwaite along with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, Ed Anthes-Washburn, New Bedford Port Authority, Scott Soares, Massachusetts Aquaculture Association & Massachusetts Shellfish Initiative, Seth Garfield, Cuttyhunk Oysters released a new report analyzing the aquaculture industry along Massachusetts South …
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Dr. John Podkowa and Hannah Raymond NP sat down with Linda Clark and Amy Hartnett to discuss pharmacy and diabetic medications.
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Rain or Shine! Three Days! Seven years and counting! Outdoor fitness is thriving at Cushman Park, Fairhaven, Massachusetts this summer! The South Coast community can keep fit and stay healthy with free exercise classes taught by three of the top fitness instructors in the area. This summer, classes will be …
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Southcoast Health+ Weekly’s Dr. John Podkowa and Hannah Raymond discussed weight loss surgery with Dr. Rayford Kruger, Medical Director of Southcoast’s Weight Loss Surgery Program.
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Communities and neighborhoods throughout the City of New Bedford will once again join a growing national movement to “Love Your Heart” on February 11th. Individuals will have a chance to receive free blood pressure screenings at participating locations, helping them to “know their numbers” and learn more about their heart …
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Live with Dr. John Podkowa, NP Hannah Raymond with guest Dr. Mello take your questions about health and wellness. Need to ask a doctor a question about your health but don’t have an appointment? Southcoast Health’s Dr. John Podkowa takes your health questions live on Health+ Weekly each Wednesday at …
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We don’t need to have a New Year’s resolution set to begin to take our health and our corresponding fitness levels seriously. Many of us can stand to lose a few pounds, increase our heart health, lower our blood pressure, increase bone density or a host of other solid reasons …
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The Southcoast Wellness Van announces its November schedule for community screenings and vaccinations. The Southcoast Wellness Van upholds Southcoast Health’s mission to promote the optimal health and well-being of individuals in the communities it serves. Southcoast Health focuses its attention on increasing access to services and caring for the entire …
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