health
-
Community
Massachusetts Department of Public Health reports more vaping-associated pulmonary injury cases
BOSTON (September 30) — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today reported five additional cases of vaping-associated pulmonary injury…
Read More » -
Community
Governor Baker declares public health emergency, announces temporary ban on sale of all vape products
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today declared a public health emergency in response to confirmed and suspected cases of severe…
Read More » -
Community
Freetown man dies after contracting EEE
The Massachusetts Board of Health announced earlier today that a Bristol County man in his 70s had passed away due…
Read More » -
Community
Two more, including child, contract EEE in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing that two…
Read More » -
Community
Trump administration announces $1.8 billion in opioid funding, MA, RI included
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced more than $1.8 billion in funding to states to…
Read More » -
Community
Massachusetts Department of Health confirms first case of EEE
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that laboratory testing confirmed the first case of Eastern…
Read More » -
Community
Massachusetts public health officials raise risk level for EEE to high in several southeastern communities
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that seven communities in southeastern Massachusetts are at high…
Read More » -
Community
Charlton, other Southcoast Health hospitals, receive top awards for stroke treatment
FALL RIVER, Mass. – Southcoast Health announced Tuesday that all three of its hospitals — Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s and…
Read More » -
Community
EEE detected in Freetown officials say
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that EEE virus has been detected in one mosquito collected from…
Read More » -
Community
Massachusetts Health officials warn of outbreak of foodborne illnesses
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents to practice safe food handling practices following an…
Read More »
