NOVEMBER 20, 2008 at the Senior Center: 7:30 p.m.
FREE FILM SHOWING: "UNDER OUR SKIN" A Film by Andy Arbahams Wilson.
A DRAMATIC TALE OF MICROBES, MEDICINE AND MONEY,
This eye-opening new film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic larger than AIDS. Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, often told that their symptoms are "all in their head". Following stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its ability to cope with a silent terror under our skin. www.underourskin.com
WINNER OF AUDIENCE AWARD FINALIST TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
BEST SOCIALLY CONSIOUS FILM nominee IFP MARKET
OFFICIAL SELECTION SILVERDOCS Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION MILL VALLEY Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION RHODE ISLAND International Film Festival
BOARD OF HEALTH Mission Statement:
The mission of the Essex Board of Health Department is to assess and address the needs of the Essex community, in order to protect and improve the health and quality or life of its residents, visitors, and work force. This charge is carried out by health promotion, community health services, public outreach and education, as well as promulgation and enforcement of Health Department, Town and State regulations
Below:
Essex Board of Health Administrator, Elaine Wozny, at the 2008 Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness Tabletop Excercise for a pandemic flu outbreak.
photo by: Lynne Marchetti
First Annual Health Fair that took place October 25, 2008, held in conjunction with the popular 26th Annual Essex Clam Fest brought many interesting organizations to the Essex Fire Station. Some photos below:
 Adoption/Foster Children  Weight Watchers  H.A.W.C.(Help for Abused Women and Children)Essex Board of Health Information Table & Blood Pressure Clinic
(above left) Public Health Nurse, Kim Paskalis with Essex Board of Health Administrator, Elaine Wozny at the Board of Health information table.
(above right) Our volunteer nurse for the Blood Pressure Clinic.
 (Photo: Table~ Participant PFLAG. BEHIND PFLAG: Acupunturist, Herbalist, Entrpeneuer: Mike Arsenault, creator of Emily's Skin Soother.
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