Here is a nice rendering of the entire front of the new GNBCHC. As you can see, it takes up a large portion of the block, and contains the health center, Walgreens Pharmacy, Dental, and Optometrist. Click on the thumbnail for a larger view.

The Greater New Bedford Community Health Center wants to congratulate
the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe on their recent federal recognition. We
wish them good fortune in their future endeavors.

Eight tribe members recently attended the Health Center’s annual golf
tournament: Cheryl Cromwell, Jessica little doe, Alice Lopez, Stephen
J. Helme, Onowen Weeden, Emma jo Mills, Sherry Peters, Rita Gonsalves,
and Joan Tavares Avant

Thank you to all who attended!

If you’re diabetic and eating out—here are a few things the American Diabetes Association says you should keep in mind.

• If it’s not listed on the menu—ask what’s in a dish and inquire about the serving size.
• If the serving size is larger than what you eat at home, either
  share some of the food with someone or ask for a container and
  immediately pack away the extra portion for another meal.
• Eat your meal slowly.
• Order your baked potato plain, and then add margarine or low-fat
  sour cream yourself.  That way you maintain control over the fat
  content.  Limit the amount to 1 teaspoon.
• Ask that no salt be added to your food if you are watching your sodium intake.
• Ask for all sauces and salad dressings on the side.  When
  eating a salad, trying dipping your fork tines into the dressing and
  then spearing the bite you will eat—or add only one teaspoon of salad
  dressing at a time.  This will help you eat less dressing—which
  can be leaded with fat.
• Order things that are not breaded or fried if possible.  If
  you get something that is breaded, peel the outer coating off before
  eating.
• Take a creative look at what’s on the menu.  Order fruits
  for your dessert, or combine a salad with a small low-fat appetizer
  instead of ordering an entrée.
• Make smart substitutions.  Instead of French fries, ask for
  a double order of a vegetable.  If no low-fat alternatives are
  available, consider asking that the high-fat items not be brought out
  to you.

It appears to have been yet another low activity month here at The Health Gazette. Certainly in terms of posts here on the blog, it has been rather quiet I know. However, worthwhile activities have been going on in the background. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Now I pleased to announce that the June 2007 Ezine Edition has been prepared and will be published on time. Subscribers will already find it on the archive site and it will be in your mailbox very soon.

This month we take a look at essential fatty acids (EFAs). As someone pointed out recently, these have become the modern-day equivalent of vitamin C. They certainly do seem to be well promoted don't they? We examine just what they are and what they do, without the all too widely encountered hype.