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Lowell Board of Health Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to Tobacco Regulations

DO YOU LIVE OR WORK IN LOWELL?
WE NEED YOUR HELP ON JUNE 15th at 6PM!

Are you OUTRAGED??   Visit GETOUTRAGED.ORG !  Big Tobacco is selling flavored tobacco products which are attractive – and addictive – for children.

TIME TO TAKE ACTION, attend and speak out at the Lowell Board of Health public hearing at 6:00 PM on June 15, 2016 on proposed amendments to its tobacco regulations. The hearing will be held at Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack St, Mayor’s Reception Room (2nd floor).

If adopted, some of the proposed changes will have the following effects:

  • Prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21;
  • Allow the sale of flavored tobacco products only at Adult Only “Retail Tobacco Stores”.

For more information please contact:

Diane Knight
Director
Northeast Tobacco Free Community Partnership
AHEC, Suite 302
1 Canal Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-2864 or cell- (978) 609-4772

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Improving Quality, Achieving Equity, and Pursuing Value: Delivering Care to Diverse Populations

Please RSVP by emailing:
RSVP@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org

Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, MPH
Director of The Disparities Solution Center of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Dr. Betancourt has spent many years working to improve quality of care, address racial and ethnic disparities, and achieve equity.

In response to findings presented in our recent
Cancer Disparities Needs Assessment for increased cultural awareness/sensitivity/ competency and improved health equity, Dr. Betancourt will be presenting on how MGH has remained successful in these areas.

Objectives of his presentation include:
• An overview of healthcare transformation and link to disparities and equity
• Highlighting root causes for disparities, drivers for addressing them, and their relationship to quality
Sharing lessons learned from MGH and a national network of hospitals across the country who are focused on improving quality and achieving equity.

GLHA LGTBQ Subcommittee Meeting – 2017 PRIDE Planning

The next Greater Lowell Pride 2017 planning meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 12 at Lowell General Hospital, Saints Campus, 2nd Fl. Board Room (1 Hospital Drive, Lowell) from 12:00-2:00pm. If you plan to attend, kindly let me know as lunch will be provided.

Are you interested in volunteering for Greater Lowell Pride 2017, but unable to attend the meeting? – Email the Point of Contact(s) below as each committee will meet separately outside of the LGTBQ subcommittee.

Point of Contacts who are unable to attend the meeting, please be sure to send any updates on the progress you’ve made.

GL Pride 2017 Committees – Point of Contacts

Sponsorship, Fundraising, Donations – Kerrie D’Entremont, kdentremont@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org, 978-934-8368

Vendors/Food Trucks/Resource Tables, etc. – Maria Crooker, Admin2@alternative-house.org, 978-808-4978 – Chhavy Sinuon, chhavy@atask.org

Parade (walking parade) – Alan Flagg, agf1951@aol.com, 978-454-5991 (home), 508-642-5550 (cell)

Entertainment/Performances – Jackie Diamond, missjackiediamond@comcast.net

Outreach/Marketing – Christine Soundara, csoundara@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org, 978-934-8531

Volunteers – Specific to Set Up, Clean, Decorations, Family Activities, etc. – Resi Polixa, resi_polixa@nps.gov, 978-735-3255 – Fahmina Zaman, fahmina@chhinc.org, 978-452-7721

Best regards,

Christine P. Soundara, MS GLHA Administrative Assistant Greater Lowell Health Alliance (GLHA) 55 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA, 01851
Tel: 978-934-8531 | Fax: 978-942-2882 https://www.greaterlowellhealthalliance.org/ 

“You” Focused Wellness – Interactive Networking Luncheon

The Greater Lowell Health Alliance invites you to participate in our interactive networking luncheon focused on the health and wellbeing of health professionals and those who care for others called “You” Focused Wellness” on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus, Clark Auditorium from 11:00am-2:00pm.By promoting the personal health among these individuals, we believe they will be able to best care for others.

We have invited licensed specialists and certified professionals from the Greater Lowell Area who have donated their time and will be offering  complimentary modalities ranging from massages, group hypnosis, tapping therapy, reiki demonstrations, and informational resources on stress management, healthy eating, and exercise. Special guest,David Crocker, of Cultivating Qi will be presenting on the benefits of alternative means to wellness and stress management, and hosting a live qigong demonstration. We encourage you to arrive as early as possible if you are interested in group hypnosis and tapping therapy as these sessions require early sign-up.

Date: Friday, May 6, 2016
Time: 11:00-2:00pm
Location: Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus, Clark Auditorium, 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA

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Perinatal Mental Health Training

Sponsored by the MA Department of Mental Health and the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project (MCPAP) for Moms; The MotherWoman Institute out of Amherst, MA is holding a perinatal mental health training. This important training will discuss the intersection of two very critical public health issues, maternal substance use & perinatal mood disorders. 
Date: Friday, May 20, 2016
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Office of Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan, Woburn, MA
Cost: Free
Social Work and Nurse CEU’s Available
Contact Shawn MacMaster for additional information about this important opportunity.

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Hoarding Basics Talk

If CLUTTER is affecting you, a family member or a friend at home OR you think you need to do some spring cleaning but feel overwhelmed:
Come listen to Marnie Matthews from North Shore Elder Services speak about some strategies to help decrease clutter. Sponsored by Mass Housing & hosted by the Tewksbury Hoarding Response Team.
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Time: 10- 2pm
Location: 100 Corrine Way, Tewksbury, MA 01876
The Villa at Meadowview
To register or for further details, contact Susan Sawyer of the Tewksbury Health Department at 978-640-4470 or by email nurse@Tewksbury-ma.gov (Please put “hoarding” in the subject line.)

 

 

 

Basics For Babies Workshop

Babies don’t come with instruction manuals!
This workshop is designed for new and expectant parents and grandparents focusing on parenting, feeding issues, sleep and behavioral issues as well as immunizations. There will also be an opportunity to have your specific questions answered by Dr. Irving Newman, the presenting pediatrician.
Registration required – visit lowellgeneral.org/health or call 1-877-LGH-WELL (1-877-544-9355).

Date: Tuesday May 10th, 2016
Time: 6:30- 8:00 pm
Location: Clark Auditorium, Main Campus-Lowell General Hospital
295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
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Burmese Food Fair

Celebrate and support the free Burma Food & Culture Fair!

Prices ranges from $1 to $5 per dish
Proceeds to benefit SayDaNar Community Development Center

Date: May 21, 2016
Time: 12- 5:00 pm
Location: Calvary Baptist Church, 60 Hastings Street, Lowell

For more information see the attached flyer and/ or contact:
James Aung: saydanar.cdc@gmail.com or call 978-457-9064 Ardeth Thawnghmung: ardeth.thawnghmung@gmail.com or call 978-606-9288
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1st Annual Greater Lowell Pride Picnic

SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Date: June 26, 2016
Time: 12- 3:00 pm
Location: Boarding House Park, 40 French St., Lowell MA

We are SUPER excited to welcome ALL to join us in celebrating this year’s Greater Lowell Pride Event!
The 1st Annual Greater Lowell Pride Picnic is Sponsored By:
Greater Lowell Health Alliance, LGTBQ Subcommittee

An afternoon “Picnic-Style” event to celebrate, support, and express our pride for the LGTBQ Community. Bring your own beach/lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets with snacks/food while enjoying live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, face-painting, fun games and activities, and sample foods from local businesses in the Greater Lowell Community. Informational resources for the LGTBQ community will be available throughout the day of the event.

Please follow the link to the event’s Facebook page to find more information & to invite your friends! https://www.facebook.com/events/267588636907789/

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