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No matter what changes come, New Bedford Community Health remains committed to you.

Our doors will remain open, our staff is here, and our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care to ANYONE who needs it will never waver.

Our promise is simple: We are here for you. Always. 💙🩵💚🧡
🦴 Strong bones, strong future! This World Osteoporosis Day, talk to your provider about bone health, calcium, and vitamin D. Prevention starts today.
#WorldOsteoporosisDay #BoneHealth #NBCHCares
Stress, anxiety, or sadness can feel heavier as the days grow shorter—but you don’t have to carry it alone. 🌙 Our Behavioral Health team is ready to listen and provide tools to help you thrive.

#MentalHealthMonday #NBCHCares #NewBedfordHealth #StrongerTogether #MentalWellness
🍁 Don’t miss your fall wellness visits! With MyChart, you can book appointments online, get reminders, and track your child’s care in one place.

🔗 Get started here: https://bit.ly/48A9PMV

#FallHealth #NBCHCares #MyChart #NewBedfordHealth
🧘 Movement is medicine! National Physical Therapy Month is a reminder that recovery and strength come step by step. Ask your provider if PT is right for you.

#PhysicalTherapy #StrongerTogether #NBCHCares
At NBCH, our providers support families and individuals with understanding, diagnosis, and care. This October, let’s raise awareness and reduce stigma around ADHD.

📞 Call (508) 992-6553 to connect with care.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3YTXYq1

#ADHDAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #NBCHCares
❤️ On National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, we stand with our Latino community in raising awareness, breaking stigma, and promoting testing and treatment. Confidential HIV/STI testing is available at NBCH.

Book an appointment: https://bit.ly/3Z20avL

#LatinoAIDSAwarenessDay #StopHIVTogether #NBCHCares
🍎 Apple juice, pumpkin-flavored snacks, fall cereals… do you know what’s really in them?

WIC can teach you how to:
Read nutrition labels
Spot added sugars
Choose fiber-rich options

Learn how at: https://bit.ly/4feKMSc

#WICWednesdays #SmartChoices #LabelReadingTips #FallFoods
Trick or Treat, Not Trips to the ER

Halloween fun sometimes comes with bumps, bruises, and scrapes.
Skip the long ER wait—visit NBCH Urgent Care for fast, compassionate care.

Walk-in services, no appointment needed.
https://bit.ly/3UCddBs

#NBCHCares #UrgentCareNB #HalloweenHealth
🔄 OCD is more than habits—it’s a mental health condition that deserves understanding and care. This week, let’s break stigma and spread awareness.
#OCDAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #NBCHCares
Taking care of your mental health is part of taking care of your whole health. At NBCH, our Behavioral Health providers offer compassionate care for children, teens, and adults in every stage of life.

#MentalHealthMonday #NBCHCares #WholeHealth #CommunityCare #YouAreNotAlone
📢 Holiday Closure Notice

New Bedford Community Health will be closed tomorrow, October 13 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day.

⚕️ Urgent Care will remain open from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM for your healthcare needs.

#NBCHCares #CommunityHealth #IndigenousPeoplesDay
💙 Today is World Mental Health Day and National Depression Screening Day. Mental health matters, and support is closer than you think. Reach out—we’re here for you.

📞 Call (508) 992-6553
🔗 https://bit.ly/3YTXYq1

#WorldMentalHealthDay #DepressionScreeningDay #NBCHCares
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents, simplify your fall to-do list with MyChart! Access school health forms, check lab results, and request medication refills—all from your phone.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/48A9PMV

#HealthyFamilies #BackToSchoolHealth #NBCHCares #MyChart
📚 Health information should be clear and easy to understand. This Health Literacy Month, we’re committed to making sure every patient has access to information they can trust.

#HealthLiteracy #ClearCommunication #NBCHCares
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage our community to schedule screenings and talk with your provider about your risk factors.

Let’s take action—together.
Learn more or book an appointment: https://bit.ly/3C6Eaqf

#BreastCancerAwareness #NBCHCares #EarlyDetection
💼 Heading back to work or school this fall? WIC can help you prepare with:
Pumping tips
On-the-go milk storage advice
Breastfeeding support

Connect with our lactation team: https://bit.ly/4feKMSc

#WICWednesdays #WorkingMoms #BreastfeedingSupport #WICForYou
Fall into Better Health 🍂

Cold weather means coughs, colds, and the unexpected.
NBCH Urgent Care is here for your family—walk in today and feel better tomorrow.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3UCddBs

#NBCHCares #UrgentCareNB #FallHealth #NewBedfordHealth
💛 Depression is more than sadness—it’s a serious condition that deserves care and support. Our Behavioral Health team is here to listen and help.

📞 Call (508) 992-6553 for support
🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/3YTXYq1

#DepressionAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #NBCHCares
Our Behavioral Health team is here to support you through life’s transitions, big or small. You don’t have to face them alone.

Call (508) 992-6553 to get support.
More info: https://bit.ly/3YTXYq1

#MentalHealthMonday #NBCHCares #FallWellness
📢 Holiday Closure Notice

New Bedford Community Health will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day.

⚕️ Urgent Care will remain open from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM for your healthcare needs.

#NBCHCares #CommunityHealth #IndigenousPeoplesDay
🧠 16 years ago, the Mental Health Parity Act became law—ensuring insurance coverage for mental health equals coverage for physical health. At NBCH, we believe mental health is health.

#MentalHealthParity #NBCHCares #EquityInCare
🍂 Flu season is here—stay prepared! With MyChart, you can schedule your flu shot, review past vaccine records, and keep your family protected all fall.

🔗 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/48A9PMV

#FluSeasonReady #NBCHCares #MyChart #NewBedfordHealth
🍂 Fall meals don’t have to be pricey to be cozy! Use your WIC benefits to make warm, family-friendly dishes like:
Butternut squash soup
Baked sweet potatoes
Corn & black bean quesadillas

Find more ideas: https://bit.ly/4feKMSc

#WICWednesdays #FallOnABudget #FamilyMealsMadeEasy #NBCHCares
🚧 New Bedford High School to Open School-Based Health Center in Partnership with NBCH!

🔑 Key Details:
• Operated by NBCH as a satellite of health center
• Provides primary care, vaccinations, & more!
• Available to students, staff, & families

📖 Full article: https://bit.ly/45ZTvpe

New Bedford High School partners with community center to bring health care to classrooms
New Bedford will soon join other cities that have a high school-based health clinic. Here's why that's a good thing.
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🌸 Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health, moms! 🤱 If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone.

WIC offers support for moms, including counseling and resources to help with mental health. You deserve to feel your best. #WICWednesdays #MaternalMentalHealth