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Allsyon Pinkhover with team at mobile substance use trailer, September 2021

Advocates from BNHC work to save lives from fentanyl overdoses

From WBUR’s CommonHealth blog: how the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center worked with HEALing Communities Study to help members of the community, stop overdoses, and determine the best way to address a wave of fentanyl overdoses since the COVID pandemic started.…

Katiane Colonette and other BNHC Team Members register patients at a COVID vaccination clinic March 15, 2021.

Vaccination center targets underserved population

The Shaw’s Center in Brockton, run by BNHC and the city’s Board of Health, has received a large dose of vaccines for residents and patients. Watch the full report on the Fox 25 website.

Midwive Barbara Wax interviewed by WBZ-TV's David Wade for a story about losing her husband to COVID.

Midwife Barbara Wax persevered in pandemic

At risk of catching COVID, this BNHC midwife kept “catching babies.” Here’s WBZ’s story on Barbara Wax, who lost her husband to COVID but never lost hope.

Robert Kraft joins BNHC for unveiling of medical trailer

New England Patriots President Robert Kraft joined BNHC for the unveiling of our new medical trailer, which will be used to bring substance use treatment services throughout the City of Brockton. Read the full story.

BNHC nurse Jenn Lafleur with a mask and face shield draws the COVID-19 vaccine from a vial into a syringe

BNHC resumes J&J vaccinations

The health center, after a short pause by the CDC, is once again dispensing the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine at its clinics. Read the full story.

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