The Boston Public Health Commission today marked the start of National Public Health Week by launching a redesigned Web site, introducing a new logo and tagline, and posting a new video on Facebook and YouTube that highlights the Commission’s work in Boston. National Public Health Week runs through April 12.

Un estudio longitudinal de los bebés, desde los recién nacidos hasta los de 3 años de edad, demostró que el ver la televisión antes de la edad de dos años no mejora el lenguaje del niño ni la capacidad visual motriz de acuerdo a una investigación realizada en el Children's Hospital Boston y Harvard Medical School.

On Thursday March19th, 10 AM Hundreds of teen parents from across the Commonwealth will come to the Great Hall and Grand Stair Case at the State House to challenge stigmas, share their education successes, and ask legislators to support the teen parent programs that make their successes possible. Education Is Key to How the Child of a Teen Mother Becomes President.

Dr. Robert J. Master is being recognized for his leadership in improving the quality of care for vulnerable populations, most recently creating the Commonwealth Care Alliance, a nonprofit care delivery system committed to serving the elderly and individuals with disabilities through the provision of enhanced primary care in an integrated approach with related social support services.

Approximately 40% of our nation’s dogs and cats are overweight or obese, according to a study by the American Journal of Veterinary Research. Americans shelled out tens of millions of dollars last year in obesity-related veterinary costs alone.

El martes 17 de marzo varios consejeros médicos del hospital UMass Memorial estarán explicando gratuitamente a la comunidad las opciones de seguro médico y los diferentes programas de ayuda alimenticia que existen en el estado. Ellos podrán ayudarle con cualquier duda relacionada con la cobertura médica.

The Massachusetts Medical Society will conduct a program on the impact of health care reform on minority populations on Thursday, March 26 in the Hiebert Lounge, at the Boston University School of Medicine, 14th Floor, 715 Albany Street, Boston.

La diabetes es una enfermedad crónica que no tiene cura. En los Estados Unidos, hay aproximadamente 20.8 millones niños y adultos con diabetes, lo que equivale al 7% de la población. Mientras que alrededor de 14.6 millones han sido diagnosticadas, lamentablemente, hay 6.2 millones de personas que no saben que tienen la enfermedad.

En celebración del día nacional de la salud dental de los niños, la clínica dental para niños Kool Smiles regalará exámenes dentales gratuitos a todos los niños el lunes 9 de Febrero desde las 9:00 am hasta las 12:00 pm.

A monthly column of the Boston Public Health Commission & Mayor Thomas M. Menino. This month: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Boston’s New Tobacco Restrictions, by Margaret Reid, Director, Division of Healthy Homes and Community Supports, Boston Public Health Commission