The Algonquin Interact Club, which is affiliated with the Southborough and Northborough Rotary Clubs, is hosting a bone marrow donor registration drive today at Trinity Church in Northborough (map) from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. The drive is being run by the Caitlin Raymond International Registry (CRIR), part of UMass Memorial in Worcester. Founded in 1986, Read the full article → from Algonquin students host bone marrow registration drive today
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New team at Southboro Medical focuses on diabetes care
Southboro Medical Group has assembled a new team to offer care to patients with diabetes. The team, led by Dr. Daniel Crowe includes a certified diabetes educator, dietitian, and nurses. Here’s an excerpt from Southboro Medical’s press release: According to Dr. Crowe: “The goal of the team approach to diabetes care is to empower the Read the full article → from New team at Southboro Medical focuses on diabetes care
‘Tis the season for … mosquitos
According to an article in the Boston Globe, the near-constant drizzle we’ve had this month will probably not result in a large increase in the local mosquito population. The Metrowest Daily News agrees. While numbers won’t be massive, both sources say it will be an “above-average” mosquito year. I remember the days when the whole Read the full article → from ‘Tis the season for … mosquitos
Another case of H1N1 in Northborough-Southborough
Northborough-Southborough has another case of H1N1 virus (swine flu), bringing the total in the district to three. Superintendent Charles Gobron confirmed the case in a letter home to parents on Friday. The letter did not name the school or give any details about the affected student. Two students — one at Trottier and one at Read the full article → from Another case of H1N1 in Northborough-Southborough
Breaking: Swine flu hits Northborough-Southborough schools
In a letter to parents today, Superintendent Charles Gobron said there are two confirmed cases of swine flu in the Northborough-Southborough school district. The letter did not indicate the age of the students or which schools they attend. All schools will remain open and activities will continue as normal. Gobron urged “common sense precautions” like Read the full article → from Breaking: Swine flu hits Northborough-Southborough schools
Cardiology services now offered at Southboro Medical
Patients who travel elsewhere to get routine cardiology care can now stay closer to home thanks to a new partnership between Southboro Medical and The Heart Center of Metrowest. Services like diagnostic testing and pacemaker checks will now be offered at the Southboro Medical office in town. The Heart Center of Metrowest is an affiliate Read the full article → from Cardiology services now offered at Southboro Medical
Exercise classes for teens
BodyScapes Fitness in Southborough is offering a new program designed to get teens up and moving. TeenScapes is a 45-minute group class that teaches the importance of regular exercise and proper nutrition through exercises and games. The program is geared for kids ages 11 to 15. Classes meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays Read the full article → from Exercise classes for teens
Rabies clinic on Saturday
The Board of Heath is offering rabies shots for cats and dogs on Saturday for $10 a pop. The clinic will be held at the DPW building next to the Transfer Station. Bring you cat in a carrier between 2:00 and 3:00 pm, or your dog on a leash between 3:00 and 4:00 pm. Shots Read the full article → from Rabies clinic on Saturday
Classes for new moms and soon-to-be new moms
Isis Maternity is partnering with BodyScapes Fitness in Southborough to offer prenatal yoga, infant massage, and infant signing classes to area moms. There’s also a six-week program for new moms that offers info and support on topics of interest to moms with newborns. You don’t need to be a member of BodyScapes to enroll. Classes Read the full article → from Classes for new moms and soon-to-be new moms
Free mental health screening from Southborough Youth & Family Services
The holidays can be stressful, especially in this economy. If you’re suffering from persistent anxiety or sadness, consider taking an online self-assessment offered by Southborough Youth & Family Services. It’s free and completely anonymous. The assessment consists of a self-administered questionnaire. At the end you get an immediate result that can be printed and taken Read the full article → from Free mental health screening from Southborough Youth & Family Services
Get your flu shot this week
A reminder that the Southborough Board of Health is offering flu shots this week. If you’re a town employee, over 65, or considered “high-risk” you can get your shot on Thursday. The rest of us can get vaccinated on Saturday. Thursday, November 6, 2008 11:00AM TO 4:00 PM Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd. For residents Read the full article → from Get your flu shot this week
Do you have a carbon monoxide detector?
You probably heard about the carbon monoxide leak in the Zeh School in Northborough last week. Thankfully, the school had installed carbon monoxide detectors that alerted them to the danger. The leak was blamed on a mechanical failure of the school’s boiler. As the home heating season gets underway, now seems like a good time Read the full article → from Do you have a carbon monoxide detector?
Keep that bug spray handy
Last week it was the Asian Longhorned Beetle making its approach, this week it’s West Nile. Read the full article → from Keep that bug spray handy
Southborough Board of Health offers Flu Clinics
Last week I posted about gearing up for flu season. The Southborough Board of Health is doing its part by offering two flu clinics in November, one for high risk residents and residents 65 and older, and one for all Southborough residents age 19 and older. Here are the details: Thursday, November 6, 2008 11:00AM Read the full article → from Southborough Board of Health offers Flu Clinics