How to Be the Best Support for Someone Who Has Breast Cancer
These seven ways of supporting your loved one who has breast cancer could really make a difference.
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Advice on How to Talk to Someone Who Has Breast Cancer
If you have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be tough to know what to say or how to approach that person. Here are eight tips on how to do it.
Advances in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Give Hope, Save Lives
Five exciting new research findings that should greatly benefit victims of and those at risk for breast cancer.
It’s Time to Rethink These Breast Cancer Myths — Risks, Causes, Prevention Methods
Too many myths exist about the risk, contraction and treatment of breast cancer. It's time to put five of them to rest.
Agency Hopes to Remove Stigma from Mental Illness
Community Bridges offers various counseling services, life coaching and therapeutic mentoring to young people and families in diverse communities.
New Fall River Program Aims to Save Senior Lives
Samaritans Southcoast launches Fall River pilot program for seniors as 988 Lifeline drives major suicide declines in Bristol and Norfolk counties.
New Program at Westport High Tackles Suicide Prevention
The Tyler J. Leonard Memorial Foundation funds programs promoting suicide awareness, youth mental health, and new peer support initiatives like Westport’s Hope Squad.
Two Important United Way Programs Available
United Way of Greater New Bedford provides free produce via Mobile Markets and offers Changemaker Grants to help improve SouthCoast neighborhoods.
Fairhaven's Cushman Park to Host Full Bloom Festival
The free Full Bloom Festival in Fairhaven will include yoga demonstrations, live music, food trucks, arts and craft vendors, pony rides, bounce houses and more.
Today Is the Day to ‘Wake Up’ to the Seriousness of Diabetes
Today is American Diabetes Association Alert Day, a day to focus on the seriousness of diabetes, take the risk test and learn your family's history of diabetes.