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New Bedford tackles COVID vaccine equity caused by multiple …

According to Reilly, the New Bedford Local Board of Health has received over $500,000 in funding resources aimed at meeting immediate personnel and equipment needs to respond to COVID-19 as well as coordination and support for vaccineSee more

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New Bedford sees COVID cases rising, hospitalizations increasing

WebThe Dec. 22 report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health showed an increase of 826 COVID cases in New Bedford from last week. There was an …

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How New Bedford's 2020 COVID response will inform decisions in …

WebOn March 21, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in New Bedford on social media. Eleven days before, city and race …

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MA DPH awards abortion access funds to New Bedford clinic

WebHealth Imperatives has received $700,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to enhance its reproductive health services in New Bedford …

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Medicaid initiative will benefit New Bedford area residents

WebBOSTON — A new agreement with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service will enable Massachusetts to target health inequities, holistic health outcomes …

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Warren meets with healthcare advocates, talks abortion rights

WebWarren speaks to the national discussion on abortion. Warren said the second reason she wanted to meet was to sound the alarm that abortion is on the ballot …

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Southcoast Health opens new pediatric rehabilitation facility Monday

WebSouthcoast Health's new pediatric rehabilitation center opens Monday at 4543 Acushnet Ave. in New Bedford. Its opening was celebrated Friday morning with a …

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New Bedford Health Center gets $2M for telehealth, building project

WebNEW BEDFORD — After two years of swimming against the tide of COVID-19 and the endless flow of immediate needs therein, it appears Greater New Bedford …

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On a mission to save lives ER physician, former reporter led

WebBivens, the 49-year-old director of emergency medical services at St. Luke's Hospital and Southcoast Health, was once a journalist covering the war in Chechnya. …

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Fall River, New Bedford hospitals ready to accept patients

WebThe Washington Bridge is located about 17 miles from Charlton Memorial in Fall River and 29 miles from St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. St. Anne’s Hospital is …

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Doctors share new steps to accompany LGBTQ+ patients

WebDoctors affiliated with LGBTQ+ health care. Within the next two to three years, Southcoast Health’s goal is to offer tools to connect patients with specific doctors …

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Greater New Bedford Community Health Center getting funds

WebBOSTON — The Greater New Bedford Community Health Center is slated to receive $250,000 for the “expansion of behavioral services for vulnerable, high-risk …

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Southcoast Behavioral in Dartmouth doubling beds for children, …

WebStandard-Times. 0:00. 2:25. DARTMOUTH — Southcoast Behavioral Health is looking to better meet the mental health needs of the area's children and teens with …

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BuyBlackNB founder opens women pelvic health clinic in New …

WebBuyBlackNB founder opens her own business helping women with pelvic health. NEW BEDFORD — When Justina Perry launched BuyBlackNB, a directory …

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'Here I am, I am Me: Guide to Mental Health': New Bedford author …

WebThe final chapter is about reaching out for help. "As an art teacher, the thing that I found I needed more education on and was concerned about was my students' mental …

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Feng Wang named medical director of Southeast Rehabilitation …

Web1:26. FALL RIVER — Southcoast Health System has named Feng Wang, MD, MPH as medical director of Southeast Rehabilitation Center at Charlton Memorial …

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Southcoast Wellness Van announces March schedule for …

Web3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ACUSHNET. Monday, March 19. Acushnet Council on Aging. 591/2 So. Main St., Acushnet. Health Screenings & Vaccines. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …

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New Bedford Community Health expanding into former Chinese …

WebNEW BEDFORD — New Bedford Community Health is a busy place. It provides its many medical and health-related services to 23,000 people per year during …

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SouthCoast Health takes over Meeting Street outpatient services

WebBefore Southcoast stepped in to take over services, Meeting Street announced on Oct. 10 that it was going to close the outpatient program in Dartmouth on …

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Fairhaven Health Board hires familiar face as part-time inspector

WebFAIRHAVEN — The Health Board has officially rehired Thomas Hemingway for the position of part-time Health Inspector, filling a vacancy that has officially existed …

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SouthCoastToday.com: Local News, Politics & Sports in New …

WebGet the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in New Bedford, MA from SouthCoastToday.com.

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Remember candy stripers

WebThe uniforms are different, but olunteerism never goes out of style. FALL RIVER — In a red-and-white striped pinafore and sneakers, candy striper Jessica …

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