Mattapan

Amanda DeGiorgi joins HNTB as program manager for bus and rail transit

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amanda DeGiorgi has joined HNTB as a program manager in the firm's Boston office, where she brings more than seven years of experience in the transit industry primarily working with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. DeGiorgi will serve as HNTB's deputy program manager for the MBTA's Mattapan High-Speed Line Transformation Program. In this role, DeGiorgi oversees planning and early design for the light rail corridor's modernization. The project includes implementing state-of-good repair, accessibility and safety improvements on all infrastructure, as well as upgrades that will allow future deployment of a modern light rail vehicle.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amanda DeGiorgi has joined HNTB as a program manager in the firm's Boston office, where she brings more than seven years of experience in the transit industry primarily working with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
  • DeGiorgi will serve as HNTB's deputy program manager for the MBTA's Mattapan High-Speed Line Transformation Program.
  • In this role, DeGiorgi oversees planning and early design for the light rail corridor's modernization.
  • "Amanda is a trusted and valued partner to MBTA, bringing extensive expertise in all facets of bus and rail transit operations, planning and program management," said Gary Bua, HNTB senior vice president and Massachusetts office leader.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Partners with Equity Now & Beyond to Provide Vaccine Clinics and Outreach to Local Immigrant Communities

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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BOSTON, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a partnership with Equity Now & Beyond, a collaborative of five immigrant-led organizations, to host vaccine clinics and provide educational outreach in immigrant communities across Massachusetts.

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  • BOSTON, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a partnership with Equity Now & Beyond, a collaborative of five immigrant-led organizations, to host vaccine clinics and provide educational outreach in immigrant communities across Massachusetts.
  • Recent Massachusetts Department of Health data show significant gaps in vaccination rates among Black and Latino residents compared to White and Asian residents.
  • With financial support from Blue Cross, Equity Now & Beyond is hosting more than 20 vaccine clinics at local churches, schools and community centers across the state including Mattapan, Dorchester, Lynn, Brighton, Waltham, Brockton and Worcester.
  • We are proud to support the grassroots efforts of Equity Now & Beyond to help promote the COVID-19 vaccines and support Massachusetts's immigrant communities."

Boston Children's Museum Launches Open-Ended Exploration and Discovery Kits

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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BOSTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In order to support summer and at-home learning for under-resourced families within Greater Boston, Boston Children's Museum has recently launched three activity kit projects.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In order to support summer and at-home learning for under-resourced families within Greater Boston, Boston Children's Museum has recently launched three activity kit projects.
  • The Museum is working with two Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) Neighborhood Agents in Mattapan and Roslindale to distribute kits to families in August.
  • Educators from the Museum will work with community partners to introduce the kits to families during existing online playgroups.
  • Boston Children's Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Odor Eliminator (BMA-5543)

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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PITTSBURGH, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have observed that many people don't like to use public restrooms to move their bowels due to the embarrassing odor," said an inventor from Mattapan, Massachusetts.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have observed that many people don't like to use public restrooms to move their bowels due to the embarrassing odor," said an inventor from Mattapan, Massachusetts.
  • "This inspired me to develop a means to prevent foul toilet odors from being released within surrounding bathroom areas."
  • He developed the patent-pending S F SYSTEM to create an improved bathroom environment that could reduce odors.
  • The original design was submitted to the Boston sales office of InventHelp.

Boston Health Center Steps Up Mobile Health Van Services as City STD Rates Rise

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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ROXBURY, Mass., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Whittier Street Health Center is tackling the city's minority population double-digit STD infection rates by expanding its Infectious Disease (ID) clinic and the use of its Mobile Health Van.

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  • ROXBURY, Mass., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Whittier Street Health Center is tackling the city's minority population double-digit STD infection rates by expanding its Infectious Disease (ID) clinic and the use of its Mobile Health Van.
  • Whittier's main service areas of Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, and the South End contain Boston's highest STD infection rates, according to the Boston Public Health Commission.
  • The mission of Whittier Street Health Center is to provide high-quality, reliable and accessible primary health care and support services for diverse populations to promote wellness and eliminate health and social disparities.
  • The health center also provides an on-site clinical partnership with Dana Farber Cancer Institute; dentistry; HIV services; laboratory; OB/GYN; pediatrics; eye care; mental health, and 40 social service initiatives.