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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Public health must go 'back to basics' to build trust, says COVID response coordinator
Dr. Ashish Jha said focusing on preparation and transparency will be key to fighting the next pandemic. -
Harvard researcher breaks down the health benefits and risks of cannabis
Still, federal policy impedes better research into marijuana use -
'A long time coming': New medication abortion program launches on Cape and Islands
Health Imperatives now offers medication abortion at its clinics in Southeastern Mass., previously considered an "abortion desert." -
A step-by-step guide to finding a therapist
Sometimes when we need it the most, therapy can feel out of reach. Tracking down a provider with availability who you like and can also afford is no easy… -
Health care leaders talk challenges, successes from Martha's Vineyard migrant response
Martha's Vineyard Hospital stepped in to help some of the 50 migrants last September, including one with a broken jaw. -
New report shows highest opioid-related death rate to date for Mass. in 2022
Healey administration has proposed more than $600 million for 2024 fiscal year budget for substance abuse prevention, treatment programs. -
Why our allergies are getting worse —and what to do about it
If it seems like your seasonal allergies are getting worse over time, you're probably not wrong. -
A new nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval
WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids… -
Immunocompromised patients feel unsafe as Boston hospitals drop universal masking
At Mass General Brigham, patients can ask doctors to mask up, but compliance is not guaranteed. -
Former Shattuck Hospital employees advocate for vulnerable patients
The Shattuck largely serves the homeless, incarcerated, and people with substance use disorder.
