National Health Center Week is a week-long event celebrating the work and services Health Centers provide to special populations within their community. See the schedule below for a full calendar of events and days that your local Harbor Health Community Health Center is celebrating:
Sunday, 8/13: Elected Officials Day
Monday, 8/14: Health Screenings Day
Tuesday, 8/15: Public Housing Health Centers Day
Harbor Health will be hosting a Tai Chi info session and exercise demos from 9 am to 10 am at Keystone Apartment Community at 151 Hallet S. in Dorchester, MA.
Wednesday, 8/16: Healthcare for the Homeless Day
Harbor Health will be hosting a sock drive to benefit patients at Duffy Community Health Center in Hyannis, MA. Anyone interested in donating socks can contact Emma McMahon at (508) 778-5402 x6481 or via email at [email protected].
Thursday, 8/17: Agricultural Worker Health Day
Harbor Health will be hosting a fresh food truck event from 3-5 pm outside of Neponset Health Center. Patients and staff will be given $5 food vouchers to purchase fruits and vegetables. There will be 50 vouchers for patients given on first come, first serve basis.
Friday, 8/18: Consumer Board Member Day
Saturday, 8/19: Children’s Health Day
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Do You Need Help Applying for Health Insurance?
What If I Miss the Open Enrollment Deadline to Apply for Health Insurance?
You can enroll in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) any time of year.
If you would like to speak with a Certified Application Counselor about health insurance options or need help applying for health insurance, call or visit any one of our health centers located in Dorchester, Plymouth, and Cape Cod to meet with a Certified Application Counselor! Find a location near you.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Proof of Massachusetts residency – ID or copy of mortgage, lease, homeowner’s insurance, utility bill
Green card or US passport for each family member applying
Social Security Card or number for each family member applying
Email address and password or we will create one
Two recent pay stubs or 1099 or Social Security benefits
June is Men’s Health Month
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in males in the United States. As men get older, their risk for prostate cancer increases. In order to detect prostate cancer early, men who are older than 40 years of age or have a family history of prostate cancer should talk to their doctor about scheduling a screening. The Dana Farber Cancer Institute lists the following recommendations for prostate cancer screening by age:
•Age 18-40: Screening is usually not required.
•Age 40-49: You should discuss your risk level with your physician. Screening is recommended if you are considered high risk. African-American men and men who have a family history of prostate cancer are at a greater risk and should discuss PSA testing with their physicians.
•Age 50+: Discuss screening with your physician.
The Cleveland Clinic estimates that 40% of men do not go for an annual visit to the doctor. If you’re a man, make June the month that you schedule your annual visit to the doctor! And if you know a man that is putting off going to the doctors, tell him to make an appointment (fact: 19% of men see the doctor to stop a loved one from nagging)!
