Have A Happy, Healthy, and Safe New Year
As we approach the long weekend, 2017 begins. A new year invites us to contemplate what has transpired and what lies ahead.…
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Enjoy A Happy — and Safe — Holiday Weekend
This weekend marks a rare convergence on the calendar, as both Chanukah and Christmas arrive, and we would like to take this…
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Chelsea Schools are Embracing Creative Ways to Keep Students Healthy
By Jennifer Kelly, Healthy Chelsea Addressing the obesity crisis represents a critical opportunity for schools, as Kenneth Thorpe noted in an op-ed…
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The Secret Weapon to Ending America’s Health Crisis:Schools
By Kenneth Thorpe The United States faces a significant weight problem. Currently, 13 million American children struggle with obesity — a number…
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Let’s Stay Cool and Calm On Legal Marijuana
If recent news reports are to be believed, some in our state are hyperventilating about the imminent legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts…
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Remember Those in Need
Thanksgiving and the holiday season represent a time of joy for most Americans, when the prosperity of our nation becomes especially visible.…
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Why Were the Presidential Polls Wrong?
By Dr. Gary Welton Election night 2016 opened with scenes of the Clinton campaign assembled at the Javits Center, positioned beneath a…
Continue readingA Great Idea That Has Been Delayed No More
Five years have passed since officials from Chelsea, Winthrop and Revere first conceived of a Health Collaborative to serve all three municipalities.…
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One Man’s Grit, Resilience and Perseverance Brought the FBI to Chelsea
Anthony C. Simboli stands as a living example of what grit, resilience and perseverance can accomplish. His story spans nearly 80 years,…
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Let’s Remember — And Thank — Our Veterans
Veterans Day arrives this Friday, November 11, as an annual tribute to those who have served. The observance traces its roots to…
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