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Massachusetts Faces “Very High” Flu Activity — Get Vaccinated Now, Warns Top Health Official
BY ALISON KUZNITZ The state’s top public health official urged Bay Staters to get their flu shot as an influenza strain…
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Massachusetts Public Health Officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles in multiple locations as cases increase nationwide
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Massachusetts…
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Southcoast Health brings aboard Tasnim Imran: “at the center of my practice is a simple philosophy: to help patients add life to their years and years to their lives”
FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD and WAREHAM, Mass. — Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit community health system has named…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey announces certain residents will no longer be subject to state or federal income taxes
BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey announced that thousands of Personal Care Attendants will no longer be subject to state…
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Brown University Health moves to respiratory virus status yellow in Massachusetts, Rhode Island; masks required for patients, visitors, staff
Providence, R.I. – Due to high community transmission rates of influenza and other respiratory viruses, Brown University Health will move to…
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Saint Anne’s Hospital announces new Chief Medical Officer, will also serve Rhode Island Hospital
Fall River, MA – Saint Anne’s Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashish Misri, MD, as Chief Medical Officer, effective January 4, 2026.…
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Southcoast Health recognized by the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Maternity Care Access Hospitals
FALL RIVER and NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice,…
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Southcoast Health announces two new providers in Fall River, Wareham
FALL RIVER and WAREHAM, Mass. — Southcoast Health has announced that the not-for-profit community health system has welcomed two new providers. They…
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Massachusetts officials issue statements denouncing decision on hepatitis B vaccine
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey and Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein are denouncing today’s vote by the…
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Southcoast Health OB/GYN expands women’s health services in Fall River
FALL RIVER, Mass. – Southcoast Health has announced the expansion of its Obstetrics and Gynecology office at 300 Hanover Street in Fall…
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