CHA Occupational Health Program

10/31/2025

A little clown from our Continuing Care Nursery wants to wish everyone a very Happy Halloween! Special thanks to Project Sweet Peas for the adorable costume. Be safe and have fun tonight!

10/30/2025

Halloween is almost here! It's a fun night for kids and families to spend time together, explore neighborhoods, and snack on yummy treats! It's also an excellent opportunity to discover new healthy snacks, get some exercise, and focus on safety. Here are a few tips for a fun, safe Halloween from Michael Epstein, MD, medical director at Somerville Pediatrics: https://buff.ly/5te1mfF

10/30/2025

Halloween treats may be sweet—but too much sugar can play tricks on your blood pressure. Eating a lot of candy and other sugary foods can cause spikes in blood sugar, weight gain, and even higher blood pressure over time. Enjoy Halloween without the scare of poor heart health. Learn how to manage your blood pressure: https://buff.ly/OeZXPCb

10/29/2025

At CHA, we bring care to the people. Last week, we hosted See, Test & Treat, an annual program offering free health screenings for women, transgender men, and gender-diverse people who are uninsured or underinsured. This year, we screened 69 individuals for cancer and other health issues — an incredible accomplishment. Thank you to all of our volunteers, and to the College of American Pathologists Foundation for their generous grant, which made this event possible!

10/29/2025

All are welcome at the CHA Revere Mobile Market with The Greater Boston Food Bank and Point32Health on Saturday, Nov. 1. The market offers free fresh produce items and non-perishable essentials like rice, oats, or canned tuna. CHA will also offer flu shots for all CHA patients and free blood pressure screenings to help you stay on top of your heart health. We look forward to seeing you! https://buff.ly/2AjF4Ry

10/28/2025

October is Physical Therapy Month, and CHA is proud of our skilled team of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who work tirelessly to enhance our patients' independence with mobility and pain management. Our PT teams assist the CHA community as inpatients at the hospitals, in outpatient clinics, or in the home and adult day health centers through PACE. Happy Physical Therapy Month!

10/27/2025

$5K sign-on bonus for a social work case manager LCSW - Cross Continuum Maternity/Inpatient/OB! The clinical social worker provides psychosocial assessments, evaluations, and referrals for adults, and/or families with psychiatric illness, substance abuse, and medical illness. Apply today: https://buff.ly/pYsQnji

10/24/2025

Getting your annual mammogram can feel scary, but it’s important for your health. Knowing what to expect can make the process easier. Learn about getting a mammogram from our Medical Director of Breast Imaging, Dr. Hetal Verma.

We understand that getting your annual mammogram can be scary, but our Breast Imaging team is trained to help support you through the process. Learn what to ...

10/23/2025

It's Pharmacy Week! Help us celebrate our pharmacy teams and the essential work they do to keep our patients and communities healthy. Your contributions are invaluable and your work is appreciated by everyone at CHA. Thank you for all you do – Happy Pharmacy Week!

10/23/2025

On October 18, nearly 200 patients attended our flu and COVID vaccination event with Bluey at CHA Malden Care Center. Join us for our next family-friendly event with Bluey on November 15 at CHA Broadway Care Center! To register for Nov. 15, call your primary care provider’s office or use MyCHArt.

10/22/2025

It's Medical Assistants Recognition week, and we would like to celebrate our tremendous MAs! Our MAs consistently display an unwavering commitment to our mission and values and are an inspiration to all of us. They are the heart of our teams, and our success wouldn't be possible without their hard work and dedication. We appreciate you all--thank you for everything you do every day!

10/21/2025

CHA is one of the best employers in Massachusetts, according to Forbes! CHA was included on Forbes' list of the 2025 Best-In-State Employers, based on working conditions, compensation, diversity, and potential for advancement. This award demonstrates our commitment to strengthening and supporting our valued workforce. Learn more: https://buff.ly/1sBs5Bc