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Depression Related to the Holidays

by Community Health Connections | Dec 31, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Today's News

Depression often strikes around the holidays as many individuals experience a wide range of feelings and emotions that can be triggered by the season. Of course, depression can occur at any time of year, but the holidays are especially suited to helping create...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

by Community Health Connections | Nov 25, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster

November has been declared Lung Cancer Awareness Month as part of a major campaign to increase Americans’ awareness of this leading cause of cancer deaths and second most common cancer among both men and women in this country. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of...

October is Health Literacy Month

by Community Health Connections | Oct 17, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Newsroom

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Health Literacy Month and this year, more than ever, the ability of people to understand and act upon health information is critical. Studies consistently show that a significant number of people have problems reading,...

Well Child Clinics – School and sports physicals for ages 2 to 18

by Community Health Connections | Aug 14, 2019 | Fitchburg, Health Centers, Today's News

Is your child ready for school and sports? School and sports physicals for ages 2 to 18For CHC PatientsAlways Accepting New PatientsNo appointment needed8:30 to 11 amAugust 21, 23, 28, and 30 2019September 4 and 6, 2019Fitchburg Community Health Connections326 Nichols...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

by Community Health Connections | Aug 10, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Today's News

When was the last time you checked to see if your immune system is up to date? This August, National Immunization Awareness Month raises awareness and encourages everyone to make sure they are current on the necessary vaccinations for potentially harmful diseases....

Creating a Culture of Advocacy

by Community Health Connections | Aug 5, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Today's News

National Health Center Week Theme Unveiled! We are excited to announce the theme of National Health Center Week theme – Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Rooted in Communities. Community health centers across the nation are increasing access to affordable...

National Health Center Week – August 4-10, 2019

by Community Health Connections | Aug 5, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Today's News

For more than 50 years, community health centers have delivered comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. Today, there are nearly 1,400 HRSA-funded health centers, operating approximately 12,000...

Sunday, July 28th is World Hepatitis Day

by Community Health Connections | Jul 22, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Today's News

World Hepatitis Day this year is Sunday, July 28th. It has been declared both as a call for awareness as well as a celebration of the progress that has been made in viral hepatitis elimination. It is a chance for the general public, the affected community, medical...

June is Cataract Awareness Month

by Community Health Connections | Jun 7, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Newsroom

As more Americans are enjoying longer lives, health issues associated with aging are keeping pace, including vision problems such as cataracts. Over 24 million Americans over the age of 40 suffer from cataracts, the leading cause of blindness in the US and worldwide....

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

by Community Health Connections | May 15, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Today's News

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and here at Community Health Connections, we’re committed to getting the word out about these diseases, what causes their symptoms, and the best way to treat them so sufferers can find the most effective relief....