Health

  1. Children’s Dental Health Month 2020

    February is Children’s Dental Health month! Here are some tips from the Cambridge Public Health Department’s Healthy Smiles program for keeping children’s teeth healthy. Check out the downloadable tip sheets at the bottom of the list. Dental Health Tips for Parents of Young Children A tooth needs to be cleaned as soon as it can be […]

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  2. Children’s Dental Health Month 2019

    Here are some tips from the Cambridge Public Health Department’s Healthy Smiles program for keeping children’s teeth healthy. Click for downloadable tips in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.  Oral Health Resources TIPS A tooth needs to be cleaned as soon as it is in the mouth. Brush your child’s teeth twice a day, for two minutes. […]

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  3. Tips for Managing Stress

    Parenting is hard work! Tips for managing our own stress and for supporting our children: Managing stress – some things that can help Thanks to Baby U for the tips!  

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  4. 25th Annual Hoops ‘n’ Health!

    The Men’s Health League, in partnership with the Men of Color Task Force, is hosting the 25th annual Hoops ‘N’ Health sports tournament and health fair on Saturday, June 16 at Hoyt Field in Cambridge. This year’s Hoops ‘N’ Health will feature basketball and flag football tournaments, an “Ask a Health Care Provider” table and health […]

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  5. Children’s Dental Health

    Did you know that dental decay is the most prevalent chronic childhood disease – 5 times more common than asthma. It is almost entirely preventable, with a few simple measures.  Here are some tips from the Cambridge Public Health Department’s Healthy Smiles program for keeping children’s teeth healthy: Brush twice a day. Drink tap water – […]

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  6. 22nd Annual Hoops ‘n’ Health

    Join us for the 22nd Annual Hoops ‘n’ Health Sports Tournament and Health Fair on Saturday, June 20th at Hoyt Field (Gilmore St. and Western Ave). Health fair is from 12 to 4 pm. featuring: kids’ activities free books music food prizes health screenings community resources and more! For more information, call Richard Harding at 617-665-3769 […]

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  7. Children’s Dental Health

    Did you know that dental decay is the most prevalent chronic childhood disease – 5 times more common than asthma. It is almost entirely preventable, with a few simple measures.  Here are some tips from the Cambridge Public Health Department’s Healthy Smiles program for keeping children’s teeth healthy: Brush twice a day. Drink tap water – […]

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