Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA)

CHA launched our partnership with The Great Malden Outdoors with a guided walk and forest bathing event at the Middlesex Fells Reservation. The Great Malden Outdoors Rx Program is a series of free 4-week programs. Learn more: thegreatmaldenoutdoors.com

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: buff.ly/4dWx6v8

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 for more info: 📞: 617-575-5330 📧: wic@challiance.org

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: buff.ly/1F3LWE8

Please join us at 10am 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! buff.ly/Hqn0dui

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, who repurposes blooms from 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: rharding@challiance.org. buff.ly/qTjpF4N

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. buff.ly/0fhZUNG

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! Reduce risk of foodborne illness by following food safety guidelines: sanitizing utensils, washing & storing products correctly & checking expiration dates. You can also plan meals in advance. Don't forget physical activity!

On March 21, the Dept. 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.

Join CHA at a community event near you for free blood pressure screenings and helpful information on managing your hypertension. Find an upcoming event near you! buff.ly/6b33GC2

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: buff.ly/XtRK8sd

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

Are you a mental health clinician curious about how digital and AI tools are already changing mental health care? JRegister today for this can't-miss update! Digital Mental Health: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence. Thursdays Apr 9 – May 14 , 12-1:30pm ET.

Do you have high blood pressure? Reducing salt intake and eating specific foods can help lower your blood pressure and manage your hypertension. Click here to learn more and to start eating for a healthy heart today. buff.ly/UeQWai4.

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: buff.ly/QrqVKrC

Happy anniversary to Thor, a 3-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.