For Boston's Asian women, a mobile mammogram van has helped close a huge health equity gap
Mammography rates for Boston’s Asian women used to be dismally low. Two decades later, a mammogram van has tripled rates in a rare win for minority healthcare.

From a Boston ER to Arctic ice: medicine and marathons in extreme environments
Emergency physician Dr. Luke Apisa describes joining an Arctic expedition to ensure safety for runners pushing their limits on melting polar ice.
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DPH chief: Mass. prepared to maintain vaccine access
The state public health chief called the firing of all 17 members of a federal vaccine advisory panel "troubling" on Wednesday, while acknowledging that Massachusetts officials have been bracing for such a scenario. -
After staffer’s public accusations, Boston launches new investigation
The new probe will feature outside lawyers, according to a memo from Boston’s human resources chief. -
In 1775, Boston’s Prince Hall broke Freemasonry’s racial barrier. His global movement marches on.
Prince Hall Freemasons are celebrating their history, focusing on community service and new generations of membership. -
Protestors upset by recent ICE operation shut down Worcester City Council meeting
Demonstrators railed against the city’s handling of the immigration operation on Eureka Street on May 8. -
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