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April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month! Did you know 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with Autism? Since 2000, the Autism prevalence rate has been rising by 10-17% each year. Click here to learn...
March is Corectal Cancer Awareness Month
Screening (testing for colorectal cancer) is the No. 1 way you can prevent colon cancer and rectal cancer.With screening, colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are also highly treatable if caught early. Learn more...
February is American Heart Awareness Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but there is a lot you can do to prevent it. Taking time to care for your heart can be challenging as you go about daily life. But it’s easier than you think to show your heart the love it deserves...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that almost all cases of Cervical Cancer are caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV)? HPV vaccines can prevent more than 90% of HPV cancers when given at the recommended ages. The HPV vaccine works best when given between ages 9 and 12. Talk to your...
National Influenza Vaccination Week is here!
National Influenza Vaccination Week is here! If you haven’t received a flu shot yet, there’s still time. People with certain chronic conditions are more likely to develop serious flu complications. Together, we can all #FightFlu. Protect yourself and your loved...
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Healthcare South is acting in accordance with the phased distribution plan set by the State Department of Public Health. The State is currently in Phase 3. Everyone over the age of 16 is eligible for the vaccine.
September is a Ovarian Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Learn more about Ovarian Cancer →Learn more about Prostate Cancer →
February is Heart Health Awareness Month
Keep Your Heart Healthy- https://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/heart-health/keep-your-heart-healthy Heart Health Conversation Starters-...
A Message to Our Patients Related to COVID-19
We here at HCS understand that many of you are worried about COVID-19. For the most accurate, up-to-date information please refer to the following resources: Massachusetts Department of Health, Center for Disease Control, and your local Department of Health (or...
