Health
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Doctor who cared for patients throughout the South Coast community for decades has died
A doctor who treated patients throughout the South Coast has died. Dr. John Colletti, D.C., of Westport passed away on…
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4 children, 29 adults, dead in Massachusetts due to the flu, health officials say
Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide as…
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Brown University Health moves to respiratory virus status red in Massachusetts, Rhode Island including stricter mask use
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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Southcoast Health employees recognized with President’s Award for Excellence
FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD, FAIRHAVEN and WAREHAM, Mass — Portraits of the 2025 Southcoast Health President’s Award for Excellence honorees…
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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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