Boston Health Care for the Homeless brought testing and care directly to the streets after a 2021 HIV outbreak that significantly affected the unhoused population.

We reflect on the state of abortion in Massachusetts and nationwide.

In his newest book, Sandro Galea emphasizes that the field of public health is committed as much to preventing disease as to treating it.  Public health includes the social factors that frame our lives: social inclusion, economic security, political stability, adequate diet, access to education, and other factors that affect well-being. Dr. Galea discusses the necessity of rational policies that create social stability and comfort.  Developing the foundation for genuine public health requires more effective communication –and elimination of misinformation and vitriol-- in a process he calls radical incrementalism.

Parents and educators say they were left out of the conversation and want the gun shop to relocate.

Boston-area doctors say there are many sedatives and anti-anxiety measures for procedures like an IUD insertion — yet many patients remain unaware of their options.

The center will help monitor and predict virus surges across the globe.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced plans to launch a new cadet program to increase EMT recruitment.

At least 142 anti-trans healthcare bills have surfaced across the U.S. this year as reports show violence against LGBTQ people is also on the rise.

After getting pushback from their university, the students set their sights even bigger.

Federal agency orders immediate changes to address “near misses” and threatens to effectively bring subway service to a halt.