Healey’s proposed cuts to youth mental health services alarm providers
The cuts would effectively close specialized residential programs that serve children with complex mental health needs.
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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. -
Women's sports are more popular than ever, but with that comes a rise in injuries
"Injuries will happen," says physical therapist Lenny Macrina. "Unfortunately, you just hope it doesn't happen to you... it's up to us to try to train [athletes] with jumping correctly, working on strength training... and landing correctly from a jump." -
Healey seeks controls as home care costs soar for personal care assistants
Gov. Maura Healey is proposing to limit spending on a rapidly growing home care program that is popular among the state’s expanding senior population but has become one of the state’s most expensive budget items.
