May 17: Effective May 11, the Covid-19 Emergency has been discontinued but what does this actually mean?
The virus that causes COVID is still circulating and causing serious illness; especially for those who are at risk, and the full impact of Long Covid has yet to be determined. Influenza, Measles, and Shingles are examples of other viruses that also continue...
Nurse's Updates
May 7-13: Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week, sponsored by the National Federation of Families and locally, by our friends at HEADS Up reflects the growing voices of those who live with mental health challenges to help remove the stigma and to facilitate seeking help. Locally, HEADS Up continues to sponsor activities to promote mental health. The most recent...
Apr. 24: Our friends at HEADS Up have recently created an "events" page for the upcoming "Meet & Greet" on Saturday, April 29. While pre-registration is not required, families who plan to stop by are encouraged to sign up in advance to assure enough snacks for all.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1309106563003188/?ref=newsfeed
Apr 18, 2023. The arrival of spring also heralds the arrival of Lyme Disease: a bacterial infection carried by black -legged ticks. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that families use these steps to help prevent Lyme Disease:
Avoid wooded, brushy, and grassy areas, especially during warmer months (April – September), although tick exposure can occur...
Families are invited to stop by The Fields Center conveniently located at 881 N. King St., Northampton (just over the Hatfield line) to meet some members of HEADS Up: Hatfield Embraces Acceptance & Dismantles Stigma, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to promoting mental health in our community.
Sat, Apr 29. 10-11:30 am
Light refreshments,...
March 31, 2023. Please note that some cases of Strep Throat have been reported at HES in recent days. The Mayo Clinic tells us the following:
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy. Strep throat accounts for only a small portion of sore throats. If untreated, strep throat can cause complications, such as kidney inflammation or...
The next Trauma-Informed Hampshire County meeting on Thursday April 13 at 1 pm will include the showing of the film Broken Places with discussion. Watching documentaries like these with others and then having time to discuss and process them has been a great experience for the participants so far! We hope you can join us again!
Broken Places is less well...
Mar 27, 2023:
The Easthampton Healthy Youth Coalition is hosting a presentation for parents and caregivers about vaping nicotine and cannabis and its effects on the teen brain this Wednesday Mar 29 from 6:30-7:30 PM on Google Meet. The presenter is Dr. Modar Sukkariah, a pediatrician and fellow of Boston Children's ASAP program.
Additionally, next Tuesday, they are...
Mar 27, 2023:
The Easthampton Healthy Youth Coalition is hosting a presentation for parents and caregivers about vaping nicotine and cannabis and its effects on the teen brain this Wednesday Mar 29 from 6:30-7:30 PM on Google Meet. The presenter is Dr. Modar Sukkariah, a pediatrician and fellow of Boston Children's ASAP program.
Additionally, next Tuesday, they are...
3/20/23. For those of you who tried to enroll in the Jan. Dept of Justice Workshop, please note the following:
SAVE THE DATE! The United States Attorney’s Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation will be presenting Keeping Kids Safe & Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents
Tuesday, April 4th at 6:30 pm. This presentation is invitation only for those...