Tag: Health

ACMA to Hold Community Health Education on May 21 in Lexington

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Lexington, Mass., May 20, 2016, — To provide opportunities and universal medical knowledge, doctors of the North American Chinese Medical Association (ACMA) of will hold Community Health Education event on May 21 starting from 1:30 PM at Cary Memorial Library in Lexington. Picture form 2014 ACMA Community Health Education at Cary… Continue reading ACMA to Hold Community Health Education on May 21 in Lexington

Dr. Xiu-Min Li Wins 2016 Future of Health Technology Award

Cambridge, Mass., May 16, 2016, — Dr. Xiu-Min Li of Mount Sinai Hospital was recently awarded 2016 Future of Health Technology Award for Innovative Research on Botanical Drugs for Allergies and Immune System Diseases. The award ceremony was held at MIT. Counselor Xing Jijun of Chinese Consulate in New York City attended the event and… Continue reading Dr. Xiu-Min Li Wins 2016 Future of Health Technology Award

Mayor Walsh, BPHC Release Health Impact Assessment Findings

Boston, May 4, 2016 — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined health officials to announce the findings of the Boston Public Health Commission’s (BPHC) health impact assessment of Boston’s Living Wage Ordinance, highlighting opportunities to strengthen the Living Wage Ordinance by increasing the living wage and expanding the pool of workers protected by the ordinance.

Senator Warren Visits South Cove Community Health Center

Quincy, Mass., — March 28, 2016, — US Senator Elizabeth Warren visited South Cove Community Health Center (SCCHC)’s Quincy clinic on Thursday, March 24. She was very impressed by the quality health case delivered at this facility with relatively low costs. Quincy Mayor Tom Koch, State Rep. Tackey Chan accompanied Senator Warren for the visit.… Continue reading Senator Warren Visits South Cove Community Health Center

Free Screening of Documentary Film Open Sesame on March 14

Boston, March 5, 2015, — On Monday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m., find out about one of the world’s most precious resources at a free screening of Open Sesame, the timely and emotionally moving 2014 documentary by award-winning filmmaker M. Sean Kaminsky that illuminates what is at stake and what can be done to protect… Continue reading Free Screening of Documentary Film Open Sesame on March 14

Boston Public Health Commission Announces $100,000 in grants to Community Health Centers

BOSTON – January 6, 2016 – The Boston Public Health Commission today announced $100,000 in grant awards to four Boston community health centers.  The funds will support health centers in implementing improvements to their systems and services that will enable them to better serve residents of Boston Housing Authority (BHA) developments. “The people of Boston… Continue reading Boston Public Health Commission Announces $100,000 in grants to Community Health Centers

SAPA Gains Global Influence in Pharmaceutical R&D

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 28, 2015, — Founded in 1993, the Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) grew rapidly and has become one of the most active and well-recognized Chinese-heritage enduring professional organizations in the United States. Over the past 22 years, SAPA has made significant impact in the field of pharmaceutical R&D, from… Continue reading SAPA Gains Global Influence in Pharmaceutical R&D

Desperation, Money Drive Chinese Patients Abroad

By Xinhua writer Guo Ying BEIJING, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — Among the excited shopaholics and selfie-takers among China’s outbound travelers is another group – more serious and usually carrying their medical records. Late afternoon sun sends a long shadow across the Jimmy Fund building of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston(from Facebook).