Keys to Platinum Golden Years
While getting older may be unavoidable, there are still many things we can do to ensure the healthiest possible journey into our golden years. Read on for some important advice women should take.
Vegan Recipe Options for Thanksgiving
Enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving with delicious plant-based recipes — perfect for vegans and anyone looking for festive, flavorful holiday options!
What To Do with All that Halloween Candy
Halloween is here, and as you admire your mountain of sweets, you realize it's probably not the best idea to eat all that candy. After sorting through your treats and picking out your favorites, what should you do with the leftover candy? Here are a few ideas!
Medication Affordability Resources
Paying for Your Prescriptions
If you’re struggling with prescription affordability, we can recommend a variety of resources to help you remain on track with your medications and your overall health.
Talk to your doctor, clinical team, or pharmacist about:
- Prescription Assistance Programs
- Price Comparison Tools and Coupons
- Ways to Save Money on Medications
The Art of Eating Produce by Season
You may have heard a recommendation to eat seasonally or locally and wondered exactly what that meant or why you should bother. If you've ever purchased fresh produce from a local farmers' market, you may know how much better it can taste.
6 Tips to Boost Your Immune System
Sneezing, coughing, a runny nose, it's not until you feel better that you're thankful for your regular every day health. No one likes to have a cold or flu, and the following six tips could help build your immune system and keep the germs away.
Breast Health: Is 3D Mammography Right for Everyone?
Learn how 3D mammography offers clearer breast images, earlier detection, and fewer callbacks — especially for those with dense breast tissue.
Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease and Noncancerous Blood Disorders Care
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment in Central Massachusetts and Beyond
Our Children’s Medical Center is home to the Pediatric Sickle Cell program, the only program of its kind in Central Massachusetts. Our close-knit team includes board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologists, pediatric nurses, social workers and child life specialists. We give your child a level of care and attention that is hard to find at larger institutions.
Oh, Baby, This Is Harder Than I Thought! Need a Fertility Specialist?
Infertility affects one in six couples. It can be challenging, but various treatments are available. Remember, you're not alone, and there are many options to explore.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Program
About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic muscular disorder that affects many of the body’s functioning systems, including muscular, endocrine, urinary, pulmonary, digestive, respiratory, nervous, circulatory, skeletal, reproductive, etc. Duchenne primarily presents in males between the ages of 2 to 5 years old, and presents with early loss of ambulation, such as walking and upper extremity function, and, ultimately, heart failure.