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Yearly Archives: 2020

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We want you to know: COVID-19 updates in Massachusetts – Second Phase on the horizon

On Friday, Governor Charlie Baker said he’ll issue an order on Monday, June 1, to proceed to the second phase of his economic reopening plan. This second phase includes retail stores, restaurants, and nail...

Read more May 31, 2020 at 9:15 pm

We want you to know: four-phase reopening plan for Massachusetts

Governor Charlie Baker just released his four-phase reopening plan for Massachusetts! First, people over the age of 65 or those with underlying health conditions are urged to continue to stay home except for trips...

Read more May 18, 2020 at 3:58 pm

We want you to know: statewide mandatory face covering requirement now in effect.

We want you to know: statewide mandatory face covering requirement now in effect! All residents over the age of two to use a face covering or mask in public places where maintaining proper social...

Read more May 5, 2020 at 11:52 am

Living Strong Recipes – Heart Healthy Chicken and Spanish Rice

A simple recipe from the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension(DASH) eating plan.  The DASH plan is a new way of eating—for a lifetime.  It features plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other foods...

Read more May 4, 2020 at 9:20 pm

Safety First: HOCC cancels all May programming!

Important notice:  As you know, HOCC is all about health and wellness. In light of the uncertainty in reopening our communities and businesses in Boston, we have proactively decided to cancel all May programming....

Read more May 4, 2020 at 8:49 pm

We Want You to Know: Six New Possible Symptoms of COVID-19!

CDC adds six possible symptoms to it’s official list of COVID-19. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. The initial list of COVID-19 symptoms...

Read more April 27, 2020 at 1:55 pm

HOCC Responds to COVID-19 Crisis

In the face of an overwhelming tidal wave of bad news and scary thoughts about the coronavirus, what we need to remember is we are strong HOCC women and we can do this! With...

Read more April 8, 2020 at 12:34 pm

COVID-19: What people living with HIV should know

Although the risk of serious illness from COVID-19 for people living with HIV is not known, people living with HIV may have concerns and questions related to their risk. Question: Are people living with HIV...

Read more April 8, 2020 at 11:46 am

HOCC Shares the CDC’s Facts about the COVID-19

For current updates and recommendations follow this link to the CDC website for more information about COVID-19.  

Read more April 6, 2020 at 1:34 pm

Living Strong Recipes – Heart Healthy Mac & Cheese

Good food is one of life’s great joys and good meals are often a shared pleasure between friends and family. In light of the current challenges, we are providing some heart healthy recipes that...

Read more April 5, 2020 at 12:08 pm
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We Want You To Know… May 7th is HOCC’s 11th Annual Health Fair Virtual – The Importance of Women’s Health.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health leads National Women’s Health Week to encourage all women to be as healthy as possible. During National Women’s Health Week each...

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We Want You to Know…It’s important to embrace that healthy eating evolves as we age and we have very different nutritional needs as we age.

“Food is Medicine” is a concept that reaffirms the connection of recognizing that access to high-quality nourishment is essential for well-being.  Today’s post is to refresh our prior discussion about how the Mediterranean...

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645 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116

Phone: (617) 285-7755
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HOCC’s mission is to empower women living with, affected by, or at risk for HIV by creating and maintaining a collaborative group of care providers and consumers whose shared purpose is to: improve health literacy and self-care; advance knowledge about women’s experience of HIV/AIDS and other disease processes; enhance problem-solving capacities and self-advocacy; promote healthy lifestyle & behavior changes; create solutions together to prevent HIV infection and transmission; reduce health disparities in women of color; and improve access to and retention in optimal care settings.

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