Local Health Resources and Students' Writings About Health
The Web pages below were made by students and teachers at adult English language learning and basic education centers mostly in greater Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts. The writings include students' personal views and advice on health. This advice has not been reviewed by health or medical experts. Some of it may be good advice; some may not.
Nutrition inquiry map (SCALE, Somerville)
Dealing with stress, How to Feel Good: Relax and Exercise
(Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program)My Life Story with Cancer
This is a story written by Mary Walker, a former student at Somerville,
Center for Adult Learning Experiences (SCALE, Somerville)Health Patrol (Question Violence: Love is the Answer)
These selections are from a book and project that were done at the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association by four students in the Young Parent Program. (CMAA, Lowell)READ/WRITE/NOW Brochures
Students at the Read/Write/Now Program in Springfield, Massachusetts have written health brochures on the following topics:
- Are You Using Drugs or Alcohol?
- Asthma: Don't Let It Get You Down
- Compulsive Gambling
- Diabetes: What You Should Know
- Healthy Breasts: Cancer Screening and Mammograms
- HIV / AIDS
- Stop Domestic Abuse