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What's New at MAPS?

MAPS Framingham Office Announces New Hours

June 18th, 2009

The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) has announced new office hours beginning immediately in its Framingham Office, located at 24 Union Ave, Suites 8-10. [→]

Conference Looks at the World of Portuguese-Speaking Men

June 18th, 2009

Paulo Martins has mastered the art of multi-tasking.  The 43-year-old Portuguese immigrant works full-time as a Consular Officer at the Portuguese Consulate in Boston, answering questions, resolving constituent issues and providing a variety of support to the Consul.   [→]

MAPS Helps HIV-Positive Patients To Lead A Better Life

June 18th, 2009

Being diagnosed HIV-positive is certainly a scary life-turn. Sometimes people just can’t accept it or don’t know what to expect from the future-but help is available: The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS), which provides education, counseling and testing for HIV, also offers emotional support for those who have been infected. [→]

MAPS Mini Health Fair Offers Free Testing In Lowell

June 16th, 2009

In commemoration of the HIV/AIDS National Testing and Counseling Week, the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers’ (MAPS’) monthly Mini Health Fair returns to Lowell on Wednesday, June 24 for extended hours, from 10 am to 4 pm. [→]

MAPS’ Breast Cancer Prevention Program Coordinator Assists Women in Framingham

May 27th, 2009

Thaís Neiva, coordinator of the Breast Cancer Prevention Program of the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS), will be assisting women in the Framingham area until August. She will be bringing an awareness of the disease and the importance of preventive exams. [→]