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Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates so low right now? It’s complicated.
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia says a desire to forget the worst of the pandemic, the politicization of vaccines and changes in accessibility are all contributing factors. -
Healey administration launches groups to address loss of Carney and Nashoba hospitals
Community leaders say Dorchester may already be seeing negative health impacts from closure of Carney Hospital. -
‘Enough is enough’: Lawmakers, union demand change after corrections officers stabbed
One officer was stabbed 12 times in the attack by men imprisoned at Souza-Baranowski Wednesday evening. -
The devastating human toll caused by Steward’s financial failure
CEO Ralph de la Torre's secret financial dealings led to depleted hospitals. Patients suffered — and some died. -
Boston Police warn of drink spiking as colleges get back in session
With students back on campus, Boston Police are issuing a community warning about spiked drinks ahead of the first big back-to-school weekend. -
Mattapan faces unique health issues. One coalition found unique solutions.
The Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition helps residents access healthy food and physical activity programs. -
AI-assisted campaign against gun violence that uses voices of deceased rallies in Boston
Organizers with Change the Ref visited the city as a new exhibit dedicated to local victims of gun violence opened. -
The deadly EEE virus has Massachusetts on high alert
Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein tells us what we can do to stay safe. -
Locals side with Healey's plan to seize land under St. Elizabeth's despite landlord pushback
Employees of St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and a local politician want Gov. Healey’s plan — to seize the land and transfer operation of the hospital to Boston Medical Center — to be allowed to proceed. -
Worcester health workers detect powerful animal tranquilizer mixed with opioids
Recent blood tests from people who've overdosed showed an animal tranquilizer called medetomidine.
