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Thursday, January 31, 2013

New Strain of Norovirus - the Winter Vomiting Bug - On the Rise

A new norovirus strain was detected last year in Australia and has reached the United States.

Although the flu is on everyone’s minds this season, the winter vomiting bug, or the norovirus, is also making its rounds. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the norovirus causes about 70,000 hospitalizations and 800 deaths each year, mostly in young children and the elderly. Some of the virus' common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains. The CDC points out that the norovirus is often referred to as the stomach flu, but it is unrelated to influenza. “The norovirus, which many people call the stomach flu, is widespread this year,” said Katinka Podmaniczky, assistant director of communications for the Boston Public Health Commission. “We encourage everyone to take simple …

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Boston Gets Multi-Million Dollar Grant to Fight Obesity in Black, Latino Residents

The $4.6 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control will be put towards reducing health inequities in communities of color.

Boston received a multi-million dollar grant to improve overall health and reduce obesity and hypertention among black and Latino residents of Boston.  The $4.6 million grant, funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was only awarded to two cities in the entire country, Boston and Los Angeles. The grant allows participation in the three-year REACH (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) program. Mayor Thomas Menino said Boston was one of the first cities to address health disparities among diverse communities, and that he's "determined to stay at the forefront." “I’m so proud of the work we’ve done to build strong partnerships to continue to improve the health and wellness of our city,” said Menino.  “It …

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