Mass. commissioner of public health pushes back on RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism
“We need to be resolute," says Robbie Goldstein, the state commissioner of public health. "Vaccines are safe, vaccines are effective, vaccines are the best way for parents to protect their children from measles.”
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State council approves Dana-Farber hospital plan
MGB Cancer official raises questions about demand, impacts on community hospitals -
Mass General Brigham investing $400 million in cancer care amid Dana Farber split
A week after conducting a second round of layoffs , Mass General Brigham announced a four-year, $400 million investment Tuesday into MGB Cancer as the health care giant braces for its split from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. -
Measles, bird flu and more: Where Massachusetts stands with public health right now
As outbreaks for several diseases are being monitored across the U.S., state DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein has an update on the ongoing public health initiatives in Massachusetts. -
COVID upended everyday life. What’s stuck around 5 years after lockdown?
Hybrid work, e-commerce, distrust in institutions are more are continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
State orders open access to free prenatal vitamins, birth control
Eligible MassHealth members and Health Safety Net patients will have access to prenatal vitamins and over-the-counter birth control at no cost, under two standing orders that the Healey administration announced Thursday. -
Black women with endometriosis are often 'gaslit' at the doctor's office
One woman with endometriosis was told by her doctor that it was a "white woman's disease." -
More behavioral health patients are being 'boarded' in Mass. emergency departments
Nearly half of patients admitted to EDs for mental health reasons are staying for more than 12 hours, according to new report. -
Rare neurologic complication of flu in children triggers state health advisory
Public health officials warn providers in the state about a possible connection to a rare neurologic complication tied to the flu in children. -
Massachusetts agrees to higher insurance plan deductibles starting in 2026
Regulators approved higher deductible limits for health plans in 2026, but stressed reforms are needed to tackle affordability concerns and ensure Bay Staters don't end up "self-rationing" care. -
Massachusetts sees highest surge in flu cases in years
Doctors are seeing more respiratory illness caused by influenza than caused by COVID-19. “That’s the first time that’s happened since the pandemic,” said Dr. Paul Sax.
