April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common but complex developmental disability, with 1 in 44 American children born in the United States on the autism spectrum. Although doctors generally agree that the cause for autism spectrum disorder is unknown, there are known risk factors. Research indicates that genetics are involved […]
Health & Wellness Group February 2023 Update
The Chamber’s Health & Wellness Group had their monthly meeting on February 1. Representatives from The Open Door, Action Inc. SeniorCare Inc., NeedyMeds, North Shore YMCA, Backyard Growers, and Bonneville Design attended the meeting. The discussion focused on priority setting for 2023 and the upcoming 2nd Annual WellFest that will take place in Rockport this […]
Long-term Health Goals for the New Year
New Year, New You! Out with the old, in with the new… it happens about this time every year. As the new year approaches it presents an opportunity for a clean start. Many reflect back and wonder, What needs adjusting? Others look forward and say, This year will be different!. If you are one of […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Ahmed Safa, MDJennifer Turchetta, NPNortheast Oncology Associates, a Member of Beth Israel Lahey Health Self-Exam 101 Make breast self-examinations routine. The more you examine your breasts, the easier it will become for you to tell if something has changed. Get in the habit of doing a breast self-examination at least once a month. Examine yourself […]
First Annual WellFest
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s Health and Wellness Group held their first annual WellFest, a Greater Cape Ann Community Wellness Fair on Sunday, May 15 at the Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA. WellFest showcased the Cape Ann region’s broad range of health and wellness services. WellFest offered music, puppies, smoothie samples, art […]
Health & Wellness Committee Update – March 2021
Health & Wellness Committee – Meeting Summary from Weds., 2/3 The Health & Wellness Committee met on Wednesday, February 3rd to discuss the many ways our representative business owner and organization members have been supporting their customers and clients during the pandemic. As always, the committee has continued to find ways to bring meaningful assistance […]