Health

LGBTQ Violence Recovery Program Now in Fall River

Jayne Darcy February 13, 2019 Comments Off on LGBTQ Violence Recovery Program Now in Fall River

A Boston-based support and advocacy organization that specializes in serving LGBTQ victims of violence or abuse has opened an office in Fall River

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Community Input Sought on New Family and Medical Leave Law

Jayne Darcy February 13, 2019 Comments Off on Community Input Sought on New Family and Medical Leave Law

Last year Massachusetts signed into law a statute that creates a paid benefit that will make up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave available

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Fall River Wins Award For Leadership in Walking

Jayne Darcy February 11, 2019 Comments Off on Fall River Wins Award For Leadership in Walking

Fall River has won a 2019 Golden Shoe Award  from Walk Boston, a statewide network that works to encourage walking in Massachusetts, for accomplishing “terrific wins for walking.” An announcement from Walk Boston says

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Suicide Prevention Town Hall Scheduled

Jayne Darcy January 30, 2019 Comments Off on Suicide Prevention Town Hall Scheduled

Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention (BCRC-SP) will host a Suicide Prevention Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, February 16 to discuss how Fall River can become more proactive in suicide prevention and awareness.

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Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge Starts This Week

Jayne Darcy January 15, 2019 Comments Off on Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge Starts This Week

The 12th Annual Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge, a 12-week workout and weight loss program for ages 16 and up. kicks off at Kuss Middle School on Wednesday, January 15, with a  Zumba workout, hosted

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