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‘Striking’ health disparities exist among Boston’s …

WebStriking health disparities remain among Boston’s demographic groups and neighborhoods, with premature mortality notably higher among city residents with a lower …

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DPH removing mandate requiring flu vaccines for Mass.

WebJanuary 15, 2021 at 3:18 pm EST. + Caption. BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has removed a state mandate requiring all state students to get the flu …

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‘Quality is crucial’: 7 Mass. medical facilities named …

WebBOSTON — Seven medical facilities in Massachusetts rank among the best hospitals in America for 2024, according to a new report. Healthgrades this week …

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As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less …

WebMarijuana State Laws FILE - Young marijuana plants have state mandated identification tags in the indoor growing facility of Mockingbird Cannabis in Raymond, …

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Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital opens up new surge …

WebIn Brockton, Boston 25 News has been reporting that, month after month, they have remained in the red zone. Now, hospital officials said, the concern is younger people are showing up, testing positive and spreading it in the community.

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Maternal deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new …

WebNEW YORK — (AP) — U.S. deaths of moms around the time of childbirth have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels, new government data suggests. About 680 women …

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2 Massachusetts hospitals ranked among best in America

WebBOSTON — Two Massachusetts hospitals have been ranked among the best healthcare facilities in the United States. U.S. News & World Report released its “2022 …

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New DPH guidance extends temporary hospital beds

WebHospitals can continue to deploy temporary adult medical and surgical inpatient beds, once their licensed beds are filled, in “alternative” care spaces until April 1, 2025, according to the Department of Health guidance shared with the News Service. The pandemic-era policy will not be extended beyond that date, but officials in the coming

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DPH silent on hows and whys of Salem Hospital HIV and …

WebSALEM, Mass — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said it did an on-site investigation at Salem Hospital earlier this year, after the facility reported a …

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First confirmed case of rare, tick-borne Powassan virus …

WebApril 26, 2024 at 9:47 am EDT. + Caption. (Getty Images/Getty Images) SHARON, Mass. — For the first time, a confirmed case of Powassan virus has been reported in Sharon and …

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State activates emergency incident command system …

WebAccording to the state, the Incident Command System is a “public health tool used to organize efforts among state agencies, hospitals, community health centers, …

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The role anger plays in your risk for heart attack

WebThis can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack, stroke and kidney issues. “Anger is bad for your blood vessel function,” said lead study author Dr. Daichi …

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After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions …

WebAbortion rights advocates worry Idaho is a harbinger of where more states may be headed. Here, abortion is banned with very limited exceptions at all stages of …

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‘Executives put profits over patients’: Sen. Warren wants answers …

WebThe statement comes less than a week after Massachusetts lawmakers sent a letter to Steward’s CEO Ralph de la Torre requesting him to detail the company’s …

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An inside look at the growing field of concierge medicine

Web“The concierge model is a membership-based practice where someone pays an annual membership fee, sometimes billed monthly depending on the practice, and …

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Mass. DPH ramps up monitoring of service, staffing at Steward …

WebSteward earlier this month announced it had secured major bridge financing to help stabilize the for-profit company. In his message to employees, Steward Executive …

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Nurses fired for sounding alarm on dangerous patient conditions …

WebWORCESTER, Mass. — Eight registered nurses claim they were wrongfully terminated for calling attention to dangerous patient conditions, including preventable …

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CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare

WebMedicare Advantage plans are privately run versions of the federal government’s Medicare program for people age 65 and older. CVS Health said it now …

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Violent restraints, mold infestation: Bridgewater State Hospital

WebBRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Bridgewater State Hospital continues to use “unlawful and violent” restraint practices with patients and provides “inadequate access …

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Change Healthcare cyberattack was due to a lack of multifactor

WebThe Change Healthcare cyberattack that disrupted health care systems nationwide earlier this year started when hackers entered a server that lacked a basic …

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Review your statements: Massachusetts healthcare provider warns

WebPersonal information disclosed may have included patients’ names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, medical record numbers, health insurance …

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Colonna Brothers, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Recall for “1.5oz Marcum

WebColonna Brothers of North Bergen, NJ is recalling its 1.5oz Marcum Ground Cinnamon & 2.25oz Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon because of a possible health …

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Walmart to close its 51 health centers and virtual care service

WebA spokeswoman said reimbursement proved challenging “from all types of insurance.” The planned closure of the Walmart Health centers comes after the …

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25 Investigates: Workers at Roxbury nursing home say they’ve …

WebBOSTON — Several workers tell 25 investigates that Roxbury nursing home Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center has not paid its workers for several weeks. Those …

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