Brookside Community Health Center

10/24/2026

10/22/2026

A message of solidarity in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In the words of:
Nisha Cirino, LICSW
Health Center Program Coordinator, Passageway
Department of Primary Care
Brigam & Women’s Hospital

10/22/2026

Toddler seats in restrooms

In the words of:
Meg Cole, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC
Nurse Director, Brookside Community Health Center
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Brookside Community Health Center

Good morning Brookside,

In an effort to make Brookside more family-friendly, we have added Toddler seats in the restrooms that have changing tables. These allow for the parent to change a baby's diaper and use the bathroom themselves while the toddler stays safe and out of trouble. We also added a changing table to a restroom that did not have it.

Thank you to Aspasia and CBRE for implementing this idea!

Thank you to the Postpartum Depression Grant for funding this effort.

10/22/2026

Celebrating Our Hygienists - Happy National Hygiene Month!

In the words of:
Manuela Gonzalez, MPA, BA
Practice Manager, Dental & Social Care Team (SCT)
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Brookside Community Health Center

Dear Brookside Family,

As we celebrate National Hygiene Month, I invite everyone to join me in thanking our wonderful hygienists for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our patients and our team.

Today, we want to recognize three incredible milestones:
• Joan – 44 years of dedication and service
• Rose – 24 years of dedication and service
• Gloria – 12 years of dedication and service

These milestones represent years of knowledge, compassion, and meaningful contributions to our patients and our practice. We are grateful for all that you do and the important role you play in providing quality care.

This past year has brought many challenges and changes. Throughout it all, you have continued to adapt, embrace new ways of working, and collaborate with others to help us move forward as a team. Your flexibility, resilience, and willingness to work through these changes have not gone unnoticed, and I sincerely appreciate your efforts.

Please join me in thanking Joan, Rose, and Gloria for their dedication, hard work, and many years of service. We are fortunate to have you as part of our team!

Warmly,
Manuela

10/21/2026

In the words of:
Manuela Gonzalez, Manuela Gonzalez, MPA, BA
Practice Manager, Dental & Social Care Team (SCT)
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Brookside Community Health Center

Dear Brookside Family,

Although Sterile Processing Week has officially passed, I would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our Central Processing Department Team:

Kerwyn White
Judelande Cadet

Please join me in thanking them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to patient safety. Their attention to detail and behind-the-scenes efforts ensure that our instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, and ready for patient care every day. Their work is essential to the success of our dental team and the care we provide to our patients.

Kerwyn and Judelande, THANK YOU for all that you do. We are incredibly fortunate to have you both as part of our team, and we are grateful for the professionalism, reliability, and positive attitude you bring to work each day!


Warmly,
Manuela

10/21/2026

IT'S WELLNESS WEDNESDAY! Today's tip(s) on self-care and self-love found below.

10/21/2026

A poem in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Shared by:
Nisha Cirino, LICSW
Health Center Program Coordinator, Passageway
Department of Primary Care
Brigam & Women’s Hospital

10/20/2026

A poem in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Shared by Nisha Cirino, LICSW
Health Center Program Coordinator, Passageway
Department of Primary Care
Brigam & Women’s Hospital

10/20/2026

Family Preparedness Planning Information and Resources

This material-with step-by-step instructions- is available in multiple languages

It is recommended that families fill out a caregiver authorization form (in the packet) which allows a parent/caregiver to designate someone else to make medical/educational decisions in the event of an emergency (parent/caregiver detained).

https://www.masslegalhelp.org/immigration/know-your-rights/planning-family-emergency

https://miracoalition.org/family-preparedness/

MIRA is a member-driven coalition advancing the rights and well-being of immigrants and refugees in Massachusetts and beyond. Our priorities are determined by a coalition of over 160 member organizations and the communities they serve.Together, we work to ensure everyone can participate and thrive b...