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There is only one grocery store in the city of East Boston, which qualifies it as one of the two food deserts in the Boston area. More than half of East Boston includes regions where there is not a grocery store within half a mile. East Boston is ranked 9th in Massachusetts for food stamp usage, which can pose limitations to food access for its community.  Compared to the rest of the cities in Boston, places like East Boston  have a greater burden of food insecurity.

Attached is a website that lists free food resources in the area, as well as their location, times available, and what is provided

Reference:
https://www.cagboston.com/east-boston-food-and-community-resources.html

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East Boston Food Resources and Community Resources

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East Boston Food Resources and Community Resources

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6 strategies for improving your physical health

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The mortality rates for cancer and heart disease are higher in East Boston than in Massachusetts. Cancer is the leading cause of death in the Latino community of Boston, with heart disease being second. Diabetes is the 4th leading cause, which is prevalent in the Latino Community.

Attached is a resource in Spanish, with tips for improving one's overall health. There are tips for getting active, eating a healthy diet, and building healthy habits. Resources like this could be provided as printouts and given the community centers in East Boston.

Reference:
Spanish: https://salud.nih.gov/sites/salud/files/2023-02/Su_Cuerpo_Checklist_508.pdf
English: https://www.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health-info/wellness-toolkits/physical-wellness-checklist-3.pdf

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Estar atento a lo que pone en su cuerpo, a la cantidad de actividad que hace y a su peso es importante para que su cuerpo funcione correctamente.

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In East Boston, 63% of adults report being overweight or obese, 22% reporting HTN, and 10% reporting asthma. East Boston has the highest prevalence for heart disease out of other communities in Boston. It has the 5th highest prevalence for obesity compared to other neighborhoods in Boston.

The Active Adults program provides opportunities for adults 55 and older to stay healthy, active, and happy. The year-round activities, classes and programs offered keep East Boston’s active adults connected to their peers and community, and work to sustain a high-quality life for all.

Reference:
https://www.ebsocialcenters.org/active-adults

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Active Adults — East Boston Social Centers

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English to Spanish medical dictionary. Each medical Spanish term includes audio.

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According to a report in 2017, many of East Boston’s residents are foreign born, immigrating from El Salvador, Colombia, Guatemala, Brazil, and Dominican Republic. Out of all of Boston’s neighborhoods, East Boston has the highest percentage of people who speak a language other than English. In order to provide the best quality care to those in East Boston, it is necessary to have successful communication.

Attached is a resource for translating medical terminology from English to Spanish and vice versa. This ensures patients that speak another language than their provider can be heard and understood, as well as ensure clinicians can successfully communicate their findings, and provide education to this community.

Reference:
https://www.medicalspanish.com/dictionary/english-spanish/a.html

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East Boston has the highest percentage of population under 25 with less than a high school diploma. As of 2021, East Boston High School’s graduation rate has risen to 80%. Only 42% of the population has achieved a high school diploma and few surpass that level of education due to the high costs of university.

The Thriving Teens program provides free after-school activities and care for East Boston youth ages 14 to 19.  The program helps to improve attitudes toward school, increase academic achievement, and expose youth to different career pathways. The program is 100% free, and inclusive of teens with all backgrounds and families of all incomes.

Reference: https://www.ebsocialcenters.org/thriving-teens

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Joy is Not a Solo Sport

In the Summer of 2019 and 2020, we developed the Joyful Eastie Youth Council to engage youth in creating a more joyful East Boston community, for all. The teens who participate learn about key factors for living a joyful life, and then develop and implement approaches to increase both personal and community joy - all while getting paid for their service to themselves and East Boston. The Council draws on evidence of what matters most for joy, with a focus on four main pillars: Relationships, Purpose, Mindfulness, and Fitness. Through Joyful Eastie, youth reduce stress, increase positive coping skills, reduce social isolation, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, increase leadership skills, access direct mental health support, and increase positive engagement with adults, organizations, and peers.

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Thriving Teens - East Boston Social Centers

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In the Summer of 2019 and 2020, we developed the Joyful Eastie Youth Council to engage youth in creating a more joyful East Boston community, for all. The teens who participate learn about key factors for living a joyful life, and then develop and implement approaches to increase both personal and community joy - all while getting paid for their service to themselves and East Boston.