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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Expectant parents could soon qualify for free doula care in Mass.
MassHealth rolled out a new benefit Friday that would cover the trained labor companions as soon as next spring. -
With holiday season underway, COVID ticks up in Boston area
Compared to this time last year, wastewater levels are slightly lower, says epidemiologist Marisa Donnelly. -
You can order more free COVID-19 tests through the mail before the holidays
The U.S. government is sending out another round of at-home coronavirus tests. -
Nieisha Deed’s mission? More mental health care for Greater Boston’s Black community.
PureSpark founder Nieisha Deed shares the inspiration behind her work and how she's addressing inequalities in mental health care. -
Get your COVID, flu and RSV shots before Thanksgiving, experts say
Latest COVID vaccines can prevent severe disease and are effective against current virus variants. -
National ketamine shortage puts therapy patients at risk
Over the last decade, ketamine therapy has grown is popularity to treat severe depression, but a recent shortage of the drug is putting treatment of of reach for many patients. -
With need surging, behavioral urgent care center opens in East Boston
Experts say Massachusetts statistics are a “call to action,” with 90% of Medicare patients in a hospital having a behavioral health disorder, and almost all those readmitted to a hospital within 30 days having one. -
Women of color share their stories of breast cancer treatment and survivorship
Breast Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on the racial disparities BIPOC women face in screening, treatment and recovery. -
Why substance abuse treatment is never 'one size fits all'
One local expert says addiction treatment must be multifaceted and tailored to each individual in order to be effective. -
AG Campbell says new Reproductive Justice Unit will help ensure access to necessary care
Campbell said the unit will address all reproductive rights issues in an "intersectional, holistic way."
