Health Update
Health Update

Funding health and safety for Fall River kids — again
The Truesdale Health Foundation will be donating $2500 worth of bicycle helmets to Mass in Motion-Fall River in 2021. The exercise- and health-minded Mass in Motion will distribute approximately 250 helmets to young Fall River bike riders.

Which COVID-19 Vaccine Should I Get?
The SARS CoV-2 virus (commonly called COVID-19) is a coronavirus that is sphere-shaped, contains only ribonucleic acid (RNA) and is covered by spikes that resemble a “corona” (Spanish for crown).

Remember the Flu?
Why bring up influenza when we are amid a pandemic? Among the reasons is the potential seriousness of this seasonal viral infection – something that is easy to forget when COVID-19 is grabbing all the headlines.

We’ll take your temperature as you walk
A fever is a typical symptom of Covid-19. Monitoring temps is a good way to detect this and other illnesses. Similar to the handheld thermometers that a guard at the door may have put to your forehead when you entered a store, our advanced system has compelling benefits.

The Potential Pandemic on the Horizon And What It Means To You
You may have recently heard about the new Chinese swine flu that has the potential to become a pandemic virus and wondered, what is happening? Have we crossed over into some new territory? The short answer: No.

Government COVID-19 resources for older adults
COVID-19 is a novel disease requiring rapid responses and lifestyle changes on multiple fronts. Learn about government information and resources for the public below. Visit your state health department website for the latest coronavirus information, resources, and...