Best of Bowdoin E-newsletter QII
Allergies
By: Kathleen A. Corley, NP
The allergy season is already underway! Buds on trees have begun releasing their pollen. Grass is visible. People who experience allergies have already been experiencing symptoms and should have started their allergy treatment. Learn more
Farmers’ Market
By: Philly Laptiste
July 2008 marked the kick-off of the Bowdoin/Geneva Farmers’ Market. Last season, we had hundreds of customers and offered a variety of produce. There were never enough cinnamon twists! Bowdoin Street Health Center, The Food Project, local business owners, residents and agencies teamed up to form the “Food in the Hood” committee to explore opportunities to provide access to healthy foods for the community. Learn more
Geneva Cliffs: An Urban Wild
By: Philly Laptiste
When most people think of an Urban Wild, or a nature trail, they don’t actually think of the city, or the neighborhood of Bowdoin Geneva. But, we do in fact have one! Since 2006, the Friends of Geneva Cliffs, a group comprised of residents and local agencies, including Bowdoin Street Health Center, has been working with the city, N-Star, John Rhyther, a landscape architect and a contractor Alpha Masonry to bring about an important change of scenery in their neighborhood. Learn more
Healthy Summer Eating
By: Melissa Moore-Boyle, MS, RD, LDN
Now that warmer days are here, with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in season, this is a great opportunity to include healthier foods in your diet. Unfortunately, summer travel can pose some pitfalls to healthy eating. Taking a vacation doesn’t mean having to return with a few extra pounds! Learn more
New Doctors Join Bowdoin Street Health Center
By: Adela Margules
Dr. Giovanna Leddy and Dr. Hernan Delgado are the newest addition to the team at Bowdoin Street Health Center. Dr. Giovanna Leddy, an internist, has joined the health center’s practice as a full time physician who will see adults of all ages. Dr. Leddy received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Vermont and completed her internship and residency training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston. Learn more
Peace of Mind….
By: Carol Palmer, MSW
Bowdoin Street Health Center cares for and about the mental and physical health of families. In our culture, we have made great progress in the treatment of disorders in both areas. But it is also clear that it is much more acceptable to get help for physical problems than it is for mental or emotional problems. The fact is that usually physical and emotional symptoms are closely interrelated. Learn more
The Heat is ON!
By: Rose O’Brien, R.N.
Some day soon, the weather will change and a heat wave is sure to follow. High temperatures that last for several days or weeks have the potential for health risks, especially for young children, overweight people, and the elderly. Awareness and planning ahead to prevent exposure to extreme heat situations is critical for preventing potentially life threatening conditions, such as heat stroke. Learn More
Tips to Remember……
By: Fran Azzara, R.N.
Bug and window safety are two important elements to keep in mind during the Summer months. While preventing stings or bites from insects is useful information, window safety is another precaution to keep in mind during the summer months. Learn more
