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Overdose deaths rose among pregnant people, postpartum parentsThe study's authors say their findings have "profound implications for the way we discourage, directly or indirectly, women from seeking [substance use disorder] care during pregnancy."HealthNov 22, 2023
War in Gaza feels personal for some Mass. health care workersThe war has triggered a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Hospitals have not been spared. Most are no longer functioning. For many doctors in the Boston area, this far-away conflict...ResumeHealth03:52Nov 21, 2023
State to house migrant families in government conference rooms amid shelter crisisThe move comes after the state shelter system exceeded Gov. Maura Healey's self-imposed 7,500-family cap earlier this month.HealthNov 20, 2023
'I landed on love': Families try a different approach to addictionThe success of addiction treatment often depends on the person struggling. But there may be a crucial — and often overlooked — factor. Some experts say loved ones can play...ResumeHealth05:23Nov 20, 2023
Hundreds of Salem Hospital patients warned of possible exposure to hepatitis and HIVSalem Hospital in Massachusetts says hundreds of patients may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV over a two-year period but that the infection risk is extremely low.HealthNov 18, 2023
2 reports urge better access to maternal care and other medical services in Mass.Gov. Maura Healey ordered the review of maternal health access across the state, as well as medical services in northern Worcester County, following the controversial decision to close a Leominster...HealthNov 15, 2023
Mass. family shelter system reaches cap. Waitlist for homeless families to begin FridayThree weeks ago, Gov. Maura Healey announced that once the system hits 7,500 households there would be no more room. Today, the state crossed that threshold. Homeless advocates worry the...ResumeHealth04:17Nov 9, 2023
Largest Mass. health insurer moves to reduce red tape clogging hospitalsBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts plans to stop requiring hospitals to get prior approval for certain services, in an effort to speed up discharges for patients stuck in hospitals.HealthNov 8, 2023
As family shelter system nears capacity, Mass. deploys more National Guard membersThe Healey administration said it expects to start implementing a waitlist in the state-funded family shelter system on Wednesday or Thursday. It is taking steps to create short-term overnight accommodations...HealthNov 7, 2023
Lagging COVID, flu and RSV vaccination rates concern Mass. health officialsFew people are rolling up their sleeves for the new COVID, flu and RSV vaccines, even as peak respiratory virus season is looming, according to state and federal data.HealthNov 2, 2023
City of Boston removes tent encampment at 'Mass. and Cass'City officials said they had about 14 tents or similar structures to dismantle at the beginning of the day. At noon, a handful of people in the area remained without...ResumeHealth03:47Nov 1, 2023
As Boston police prepare to remove 'Mass. and Cass' encampment, some wonder what comes nextCity workers have handed out flyers explaining Boston's plan to remove tents on Wednesday from the "Mass. and Cass" area. Despite efforts to offer services, housing and storage to people...ResumeHealth05:01Oct 31, 2023
What's ahead for the Mass. family shelter system as it approaches this week's cutoffMassachusetts is slated to stop accepting new arrivals in the state’s family shelter system this Wednesday. However, a new lawsuit by a local legal aid group could pose an obstacle.HealthOct 30, 2023
EPA proposes ban on cancer-causing chemical that contaminated Woburn waterThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday proposed banning the chemical trichloroethylene, a move that would end a nearly four decade battle to ban the cancer-causing chemical known as TCE....HealthOct 24, 2023
Maine high schools will soon have to offer students training in administering naloxoneUnder a Maine state law passed earlier this year, the naloxone training would need to be based on standards from nationally recognized programs or agencies, and would be an "extracurricular...HealthOct 23, 2023
Boston Medical Center is using solar to give patients a powerful prescription: electric bill helpTaking advantage of a new federal tax credit, BMC is the first hospital in the country to use solar panels to generate energy credits to help pay their patients’ utility...HealthOct 18, 2023
As shelters expand into hotel and motel rooms, some end up displacedWhile state officials and shelter providers work to avoid displacing longtime motel residents to make space for unhoused families, housing advocates say they are aware of cases where people have...ResumeHealth06:10Oct 16, 2023
Dozens of women accuse former Brigham doctor of sexual assault in class action suitThe plaintiffs said, as patients of rheumatologist Derrick Todd, they underwent unnecessary medical exams — including breast, rectal and vaginal exams — simply for Todd's personal satisfaction. His lawyers have...HealthOct 11, 2023
Redesigned state dashboard will track COVID, flu and RSVA redesigned dashboard, which will continue to be updated weekly by the end of each Thursday, centralizes the health department's reporting on respiratory illnesses and attempts to information available at...HealthOct 6, 2023
How Mass. won the competition to host a 'NASA for health care'A group of public officials, scientists, business leaders and community advocates made a pitch — and it paid off. Cambridge’s Kendall Square will become a hub for the new federal...HealthOct 5, 2023
Overdose deaths rose among pregnant people, postpartum parents
The study's authors say their findings have "profound implications for the way we discourage, directly or indirectly, women from seeking [substance use disorder] care during pregnancy."
Health
Nov 22, 2023War in Gaza feels personal for some Mass. health care workers
The war has triggered a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Hospitals have not been spared. Most are no longer functioning. For many doctors in the Boston area, this far-away conflict...
Health
03:52Nov 21, 2023State to house migrant families in government conference rooms amid shelter crisis
The move comes after the state shelter system exceeded Gov. Maura Healey's self-imposed 7,500-family cap earlier this month.
Health
Nov 20, 2023'I landed on love': Families try a different approach to addiction
The success of addiction treatment often depends on the person struggling. But there may be a crucial — and often overlooked — factor. Some experts say loved ones can play...
Health
05:23Nov 20, 2023Hundreds of Salem Hospital patients warned of possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV
Salem Hospital in Massachusetts says hundreds of patients may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV over a two-year period but that the infection risk is extremely low.
Health
Nov 18, 2023Advertisement
2 reports urge better access to maternal care and other medical services in Mass.
Gov. Maura Healey ordered the review of maternal health access across the state, as well as medical services in northern Worcester County, following the controversial decision to close a Leominster...
Health
Nov 15, 2023Mass. family shelter system reaches cap. Waitlist for homeless families to begin Friday
Three weeks ago, Gov. Maura Healey announced that once the system hits 7,500 households there would be no more room. Today, the state crossed that threshold. Homeless advocates worry the...
Health
04:17Nov 9, 2023Largest Mass. health insurer moves to reduce red tape clogging hospitals
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts plans to stop requiring hospitals to get prior approval for certain services, in an effort to speed up discharges for patients stuck in hospitals.
Health
Nov 8, 2023As family shelter system nears capacity, Mass. deploys more National Guard members
The Healey administration said it expects to start implementing a waitlist in the state-funded family shelter system on Wednesday or Thursday. It is taking steps to create short-term overnight accommodations...
Health
Nov 7, 2023Lagging COVID, flu and RSV vaccination rates concern Mass. health officials
Few people are rolling up their sleeves for the new COVID, flu and RSV vaccines, even as peak respiratory virus season is looming, according to state and federal data.
Health
Nov 2, 2023City of Boston removes tent encampment at 'Mass. and Cass'
City officials said they had about 14 tents or similar structures to dismantle at the beginning of the day. At noon, a handful of people in the area remained without...
Health
03:47Nov 1, 2023As Boston police prepare to remove 'Mass. and Cass' encampment, some wonder what comes next
City workers have handed out flyers explaining Boston's plan to remove tents on Wednesday from the "Mass. and Cass" area. Despite efforts to offer services, housing and storage to people...
Health
05:01Oct 31, 2023What's ahead for the Mass. family shelter system as it approaches this week's cutoff
Massachusetts is slated to stop accepting new arrivals in the state’s family shelter system this Wednesday. However, a new lawsuit by a local legal aid group could pose an obstacle.
Health
Oct 30, 2023EPA proposes ban on cancer-causing chemical that contaminated Woburn water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday proposed banning the chemical trichloroethylene, a move that would end a nearly four decade battle to ban the cancer-causing chemical known as TCE....
Health
Oct 24, 2023Maine high schools will soon have to offer students training in administering naloxone
Under a Maine state law passed earlier this year, the naloxone training would need to be based on standards from nationally recognized programs or agencies, and would be an "extracurricular...
Health
Oct 23, 2023Boston Medical Center is using solar to give patients a powerful prescription: electric bill help
Taking advantage of a new federal tax credit, BMC is the first hospital in the country to use solar panels to generate energy credits to help pay their patients’ utility...
Health
Oct 18, 2023As shelters expand into hotel and motel rooms, some end up displaced
While state officials and shelter providers work to avoid displacing longtime motel residents to make space for unhoused families, housing advocates say they are aware of cases where people have...
Health
06:10Oct 16, 2023Dozens of women accuse former Brigham doctor of sexual assault in class action suit
The plaintiffs said, as patients of rheumatologist Derrick Todd, they underwent unnecessary medical exams — including breast, rectal and vaginal exams — simply for Todd's personal satisfaction. His lawyers have...
Health
Oct 11, 2023Redesigned state dashboard will track COVID, flu and RSV
A redesigned dashboard, which will continue to be updated weekly by the end of each Thursday, centralizes the health department's reporting on respiratory illnesses and attempts to information available at...
Health
Oct 6, 2023How Mass. won the competition to host a 'NASA for health care'
A group of public officials, scientists, business leaders and community advocates made a pitch — and it paid off. Cambridge’s Kendall Square will become a hub for the new federal...
Health
Oct 5, 2023