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Still Caring

CHA has been here for you during the pandemic. And we’ve made lots of changes to improve your care. This includes new safety measures, new telehealth services and the new CHA Urgent Care at our Somerville Campus. If you need a visit, now is a great time to connect with your care team.

Here’s what we’re doing to keep you safe:

All patients and staff are wearing masks (without valves/vents) at all times.
All patients are asked about COVID before their visit and when they arrive.
We’re limiting the number of visitors and guests in our clinics.
There are plexiglass dividers in our waiting areas and new seating arrangements.
Patients with COVID symptoms are being seen at a special Acute Care clinic.
We’re cleaning and disinfecting all areas frequently.

We are excited to offer CHA Telehealth by phone or video. It’s easy, safe and secure. Having a MyCHArt account can make this even better. CHA is the first hospital system in the nation to connect MyCHArt with Google Meet. If you don’t have a MyCHArt account, ask your provider for an activation code and sign up today.

Your health comes first - so don’t wait if you need care. Call your care team to ask about an in-person or telehealth visit. Or, come to CHA Urgent Care (open every day, 9 am - 9 pm). In an emergency, call 911. Our Emergency Departments in Cambridge and Everett have short wait times and are taking all the precautions outlined above to keep you safe in a medical emergency.

Thank you for being a CHA patient!

At Higher Risk for Infection? Try boosting your immune system

Several of our readers emailed us nutrition questions after our last issue. CHA nutritionist, Amy Eldridge, MS, RDN, LDN, answers one of these questions below:

For those who have high risk conditions, like asthma…what can we do to support our immune system through our diet?

Antioxidants can help boost the immune system and protect healthy cells. But we should try to get antioxidants through food sources rather than taking supplements. The key is having a well-balanced diet - for most adults I recommend at least 1 1/2 cups of fruits and 2½ cups of vegetables daily.

Here’s a list of foods that can help

Stick With Your Doctor at CHA PACE

Do you, or does your loved one, need extra support to continue living at home? CHA PACE may be able to help. CHA PACE provides healthcare and support services for people 55 and older. And, you CHA patients can join CHA PACE and keep their primary care doctor! Find out more on our website or call (617) 575-5850.

Free Daily Mindfulness Practice

Being thoughtful and mindful can help during these challenging times. Join CHA’s Center for Mindfulness and Compassion for a free daily community practice.

Over 20 teachers are offering sessions in mindful movement; bringing kindness to our stress, anxiety, grief and fear; supporting caregiving during this difficult time; and expressing appreciation and love for each other.

Check out all your health information on MyCHArt !