Health & Fitness

Boo-Hoo Flu

October 24th, 2009

Framingham offered free flu shots today at Framingham High and McCarthy Elementary. Unfortunately, due to family responsibilities, we couldn’t break away to go get a shot until about 1:15 p.m.  The clinics must have been well attended because by the time we arrived at the schools, both clinics were closed.  We feel “boo-hoo” about it, we hope it… [read more].

PUBLIC FORUM ON OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

October 14th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM,MA — Our Health Care System: Diagnosis & Treatment Options: Why can’t we have a health care system that works for the patient? Announcing: A Public Forum on the Health Care Crisis at the Framingham Public Library,49 Lexington St.,Framingham Mass on Thursday October 15, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm. Dr. Gordon Schiff, M.D., a physician… [read more].

Learn the “Food Allergy Fundamentals”

October 5th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Learn the “basics” about living with food allergies in your family, including how to prevent and handle severe allergy emergencies, on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Metro-West Allergy and Asthma Educational Support Group meeting, which is held at Allergy & Asthma Treatment Specialists, 475 Franklin St., Framingham. The program is free… [read more].

CALLAHAN SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS FOR OCTOBER 2009

October 1st, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Here’s what’s happening at the Callahan in October: Tuesday, October 6th at 11:00 am, Kimberly Sambuchi, of Framingham Cooperative Bank will be here conducting a presentation on Online Banking. Wednesday, October 7th from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Callahan Center – This is the first session of a talk on fall prevention…. [read more].

Pandemic Flu Public Feedback Session

September 13th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC), want input regarding who should receive flu vaccinations first in the event of a pandemic. Experts say chances of a deadly worldwide influenza pandemic are increasing. An influenza pandemic could cause widespread disruption of work and millions of… [read more].

UPDATE: 2009 Mosquito Spraying

July 22nd, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in areas of Framingham on Thursday, July 23rd and Monday, July 27th. All spraying is done between between dusk and 11:30 PM. On Thursday, July 23rd, spraying is scheduled for streets in the vicinity of Elm St., Griffin Rd., Pinewood Dr., Danforth St.,… [read more].

2009 Mosquito Spraying in Framingham

July 6th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be spraying for mosquitoes in areas of Framingham on Wednesday, July 8th and Thursday, July 9th All spraying is done between between dusk and 11:30 PM. On Wednesday, July 8th, spraying is scheduled for streets in the vicinity of Elm St., Griffin Rd., Pinewood Dr., Danforth St.,… [read more].

Linda Bove of Sesame Street to appear at the Learning Center for the Deaf

March 30th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC) is proud to announce that actress Linda Bove from Sesame Street and co-founder of DeafWest Theatre will visit TLC’s Parent-Infant Program and preschool classrooms at at its Framingham campus on Tuesday, April 7. Bove will be honored at TLC’s 10th annual “Spring on the Charles” Gala to… [read more].

Food Allergy Presentation

March 16th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Why are there a growing number of people with allergies to peanuts and other foods? Do some people “outgrow” food allergies? What are the newest treatments for these possibly life-threatening reactions? Pediatric allergist Douglas McDonald, MD, PhD, will discuss these issues and more on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m. at… [read more].

Parents of Children with Food Allergies to Meet in Framingham

February 14th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Parents of children with food allergies are invited to a meeting with clinical social worker Marianne Fougere on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Metro-West Allergy & Asthma Educational Support Group, which meets at Allergy & Asthma Treatment Specialists, 475 Franklin St., Framingham. The program is free and open to the public…. [read more].