Small changes can make a big difference in managing blood pressure. Try adding more fruits and veggies to your meals, reducing sodium, staying active, and managing stress. Your heart will thank you! Learn more: challiance.org/services-pro...

Join us next Thursday, May 14 for F.Y.B.Y. Fest in Everett! We'll be offering local mental health, employment, college and extracurricular resources for teens, along with food, games, raffle prizes and a laptop giveaway! Entry is free–we hope to see you there!

The Art of Healing Gala is an amazing opportunity to support and celebrate CHA. Together, we can raise critical funds to make essential patient care possible today and in the future. Join us on June 5 and be part of it. challiance.org/gala2026

Happy National Interpreters Appreciation Day! Today we honor CHA's 65 medical interpreters, who provide 24/7/365 linguistic support in 120+ languages to ensure that language diversity is never a barrier to quality healthcare.

Happy Nurses Week! At CHA, nurses are at the heart of everything we do. This week, we celebrate and honor the incredible nurses at CHA and in our communities. From waiting rooms and exam rooms, to operating rooms and community programs, our nurses make a difference every day. Happy Nurses Week!

At the 25th Annual Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Conference, Community Health Youth Initiatives staff and youth program participants presented "Through the Teen Lens: Using Media to Advance Health Promotion and Prevention."

Saturday’s Revere Mobile Market with @Gr8BosFoodBank and @point32health distributed 550 bags of food to 2073 CHA patients and local residents. Bags contained cabbage, parsnips, onions, red peppers, apples, oranges, mangoes &avocados with peanut butter, spaghetti and rice. The next market is June 6!

May is Stroke Awareness Month. High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke—but it’s also one of the most preventable risk factors. Learn the signs of stroke and BE FAST: B – Balance E – Eyes F – Face drooping A – Arm weakness S – Speech difficulty T – Time to call 911

Expecting a baby? CHA is now offering free childbirth education classes for our expecting patients. Open to pregnant parents (20–36 weeks) and a support person. Classes available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole. Call 617-665-1664 to register!

At CHA, healing goes beyond treatment. It’s about caring for the whole person and the whole community. Join us at the Art of Healing Gala to support programs that expand access to care, advance health equity, & meet patients where they are. Reserve your seat at challiance.org/gala2026

The reopening of the CHA Birth Center is fast approaching, and we could not be more excited! Check out our Birth Center newsletter to find out more about Birth Center updates and training, and profiles of our outstanding midwives. myemail.constantcontact.com/CHA-Birth-Ce...

Please join us at 10 am on Saturday, May 2 for our Revere Mobile Market with @Gr8BosFoodBank and @point32health. The market offers free fresh produce items, non-perishable essentials and free blood pressure screenings. Everyone is welcome! challiance.org/community-he...

Members of the CHA Cambridge Hospital Emergency Department, Podiatry, Tufts Family Medicine Residency, and Family Medicine teams volunteered at the 130th Boston Marathon last week. Thank you to all the CHA staff who volunteered their time and skills once again this year.

Join CHA at Mystic Valley YMCA's Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, where we will be providing resource navigation and free blood pressure screenings!

Join CHA at a community event near you for FREE blood pressure screenings and helpful information on managing your hypertension. Click here to find an upcoming event near you! 8f39091773a64992a1b271d77cd497b3.elf.site

Become a Move for CHA Kids event sponsor and get local recognition! You’ll be supporting CHA’s Project Read (an early childhood literacy program that gives free books to 30,000 pediatric patients). Find out how you can sponsor this important effort today! www.challiance.org/donate/cha-f...

Did you know stress can raise your blood pressure? During Stress Awareness Month, try these simple ways to relax: practice deep breathing, take short walks and unplug from screens. Taking care of your mental health helps protect your heart, too. Learn more: challiance.org/services-pro...

April is National Occupational Therapy Month! Our occupational therapists help patients to participate in daily living or live better with injury, illness, or disability. Our CHA PACE occupational therapists are in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation roles – thank you all for your commitment!

The Health Education, Access & Outreach Team recently completed a Community Health Worker Training at CHA! 22 community members received their certificate for the completion of the 80-hour core competency training. Learn more: challiance.org/community-he...

We're offering up to $10K sign on bonus for ASCP certified medical technologists! In this role, you will perform and report laboratory testing in a manner to promote the efficient operation of the laboratory and effective patient care. Learn more: www.chacareers.org/job/15373/me...

Find your new career at CHA, an award-winning workplace, and start believing in where you work. CHA offers great benefits and allows you to help keep your community healthy. Learn from one of our long-time medical assistants about why she believes in working at CHA. Learn more at chacareers.org.

Save the date! The CHA Birth Center is reopening and we're having an Open House on June 17 from 5-6:30 pm at 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge. Come and learn more about the expert, compassionate midwifery care (in multiple languages!) we provide to new families at our newly renovated facility.

Medical technology is always advancing, and so is the CHA Radiology Department! We've recently upgraded our MRIs at CHA Cambridge and Everett Hospitals, now featuring a larger-bore magnet at both locations for a more comfortable experience. Learn more: challiance.org/services-pro...

Last week, the Health Education, Access & Outreach Team wrapped up a Community Health Worker Training in partnership with La Colaborativa. After completing their internship program, the students will be able to apply for CHW Certification to become the next generation of community health leaders.

Join us for Black Maternal Health: What's Next? on Sunday, April 12, from 2-4 p.m. We're bringing Black mamas and women together to move beyond awareness and focus on what's next for Black maternal health. Register at tinyurl.com/CCS2SBMHW

Volunteers at Saturday's Revere Mobile Market prepared 562 bags of fresh produce, reaching nearly 1,950 individuals. 55 participants received free blood pressure screenings and education. Thank you to our partners @Gr8BosFoodBank and @point32health for helping to keep our communities healthy!

This World Health Day, take a step toward better health by focusing on your heart. Managing Hypertension can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and more. Eat more whole foods, move daily, manage stress. Start with one healthy habit today. Learn more: challiance.org/services-pro...

National Public Health Week starts today! This week highlights the important work of public health, and honors the public health workers who show up every day to improve the quality of life for all. Learn more about the Cambridge Public Health Department: www.cambridgepublichealth.org

CHA's IT department is seeking a skilled Epic Reporting Administrator to join our team. The Sr. Epic Reporting Administrator supports complex or critical business processes and systems by providing essential IT solutions. Apply today! www.chacareers.org/job/15386/sr...

High blood pressure often has no symptoms—but it can lead to serious health risks if left untreated. Do you know your numbers? ✔️ Normal: Below 120/80 ✔️ Elevated: 120–129 / <80 ✔️ High: 130+/80+ Learn more: challiance.org/services-pro...

Did you know that when a fruit or vegetable is “in season” it is fresher, tastier, and more nutritious? As we move into spring, check out some delicious produce that grows best at this time of year! Contact WIC Cambridge/Somerville for more info: 📞: 617-575-5330 📧: [email protected] 💬: 781-873-9146

Boston Magazine named 35 CHA physicians as 2026 Top Doctors! From Primary Care to Surgery, Sports Medicine to Maternity, CHA doctors offer outstanding care across the Boston metro-north region. Meet our Top Docs & find out why they care so much about our patients. www.challiance.org/topdocs/topd...

Please join us at 10 am on Saturday, April 4 at our Revere Mobile Market with @Gr8BosFoodBank and @point32health. The market offers free fresh produce items and non-perishable essentials to in addition to free blood pressure screenings. Everyone is welcome! challiance.org/community-he...

The CHA Birth Center is dedicated to providing high quality, equitable care to all of our birthing patients. Learn more about our doulas, midwives and the CHA Birth Center in our latest newsletter: buff.ly/orpEFIL

Lewis II Geriatric Psychiatric Unit honored its staff—including social workers—for Social Work Month. The event was enhanced by a generous flower donation from You Got Flowers, a nonprofit that repurposes blooms from major events to support healthcare teams and patients. Happy Social Work Month!

Join us for a 3-part series on Black men’s mental health! Thursdays, April 2, 16, and 30, from 6-8 p.m. The sessions will be held at Elks Lodge, 55 Bishop Allen Drive in Cambridge. For more information, contact Richard Harding: [email protected]. www.cambridgepublichealth.org/events/mens-...

Thank you to Stop & Shop for your kind donation of 1,000 reusable bags to Cambridge/Somerville WIC! The bags highlight the "Guiding Stars" rating system for nutritious foods, helping raise awareness for the program during Nutrition Month.

Supplements are everywhere, but how do you know which ones are safe? CHA physician Pieter Cohen shares his insight on what steps to take to ensure your health and safety in an article with Health. www.health.com/tk-ways-to-t...

The stars were out last week at Gore Street in Cambridge as the CHA PACE Day Center hosted its first annual Day Center Oscars. The red carpet event recognized the very best performances in categories ranging from Attendance to Best Dancer, with winners voted in by their peers.

Build healthy habits this National Nutrition Month and beyond! Reduce your risk of foodborne illness by following food safety guidelines: sanitizing utensils, washing & storing your products correctly & checking expiration dates. You can also plan meals in advance. Don't forget physical activity!

On March 21, the Department of Community Health’s Career Pathways Program, CHA Cambridge Hospital, and Perioperative Services hosted Career Pathways Fellows for an immersive day of learning in the Operating Room with demonstrations of surgical tools.

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Join us tomorrow, March 24, from 3:30-6:30pm, for an in person hiring event for all Clinical and Allied Health positions at CHA One Cabot Care Center at 1 Cabot Road in Medford (2nd Floor). Please pre-register: app.brazenconnect.com/events/zqbvP...

Stay nourished on any budget this National Nutrition Month®! Learning to cook balanced meals and acquiring meal prepping skills can help you utilize the resources you have at hand. Locating community resources such as SNAP, WIC, and local food banks that provide food stamps and referrals can help.

Are you or someone you know struggling with substance use? The CHA Bridge Clinic is a safe, welcoming place for adults ages 18 and older seeking support with addiction and recovery. Now open from 8am - 3pm and accepting walk-ins. Learn more: www.challiance.org/services-pro...

Happy anniversary to Thor, a three-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever mix, who recently completed one year of assisting Lizzie Abbate, child and adolescent outpatient psychiatry staff psychologist. Thor is a @canineorg facility dog expertly trained to work in health care, visitation, or education.

Struggling with weight loss? Learn more about CHA Bariatric Surgery. Our weight loss surgeon has helped thousands of people achieve their goals and live healthier lives. Start your weight loss journey today! challiance.org/bariatrics-a...

CHA is hosting an in person hiring event for all Clinical and Allied Health positions on March 24 from 3:30-6:30pm at CHA One Cabot Care Center located at 1 Cabot Rd in Medford (2nd floor). Please pre-register: app.brazenconnect.com/events/zqbvP...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. If you are 45+ or older, be safe and screen for colorectal cancer. People who are 45+ & at average risk can now use Cologuard, a non-invasive way to test for colon cancer. See if Cologuard is right for you: challiance.org/services-pro...

Our newest primary care group program, Cooking Across Cultures, aims to help participants learn to cook frequently prepared dishes more healthfully for chronic disease prevention/management, like hypertension. Learn more: challiance.org/services-pro...