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Lexington's Director of Public Health talks pandemic response, more

Overall, I think the entire administration has done a good job here. We do have a mask mandate in place, we're promoting vaccinations, we're distributing flu shots. Our first clinic is next week, and it's already full. That community involvement is fabulous. Even though we're doing a great job, the key is not to … See more

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A new COVID booster

WEBThe Department of Public Health reported the bivalent vaccine is available as of the week of Sept. 5. Since then, vaccine doses and related supplies have been …

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Here's how to find COVID vaccination clinics are near Concord

WEBThe State of Massachusetts Department of Public Health recently announced that Phase 2 of the COVID vaccination plan will begin on Feb. 1. This means …

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New Norwood Hospital area's first facility in a quarter-century

WEBThe 400,000 square-foot facility, run by Steward Health Care, will be the first hospital built in the area in more than 25 years. The project will provide support more …

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Knownwell is Needham health clinic that leaves out weight shaming

WEBNEEDHAM — For people dealing with obesity, a visit to the doctor can be cause for distress. Knownwell, an innovative patient-centered health care provider that …

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Yarmouth & Dennis makes free COVID test kits available to …

WEBKits can be picked up at the Dennis Health Department located at 685 Route 134 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday – Friday. One individual can pick up kits for …

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Wareham Board of Health: COVID numbers better, not vaccination …

WEBWareham Director of Public Health Patrick MacDonald said there were 42 confirmed cases, from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, down from the recent weekly average. Thirty …

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State eyes Acton as host to regional COVID vaccination site

WEBA joint effort by nine towns to create a regional vaccination site is one step closer to reality with the town of Acton becoming the favorite to be the host location. …

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South Shore Health transitions behavioral health, SUD services to …

WEBAs a result, the bridge and perinatal behavioral health programs have outgrown their existing space within South Shore Hospital. The new facility, located …

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Cambridge Health Alliance opens Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry …

WEBThe 21-bed, 17,500-square-foot adolescent unit is the first phase of expanded inpatient psychiatry services at CHA’s new Child and Adolescent Inpatient …

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Cape Cod Healthcare opens urgent care center in Orleans

WEBUrgent care center opens in Orleans. While it may not have looked it on the outside, the urgent care center in the brand new Orleans Medical Building at 42 Route …

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Are the kids alright

WEBThe answer is no, local counselors say, as the rates of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress have increased drastically due to the impacts of pandemic …

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Mass. law going in effect Jan. 1 targets surprise medical bills

WEBNoncompliance with the state law comes with a $2,500 penalty per violation. "To date, at the state level, 27 states have passed consumer protection laws against …

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Wellfleet doctor Barbara Prazak, Outer Cape Health Services

WEBPrazak is retiring after 32 years at Outer Cape Health Services on Thursday, Oct. 14. The nonprofit serves nearly 18,000 patients in the 10 outermost towns of Cape …

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BID-Plymouth opens breast center in Plymouth

WEBPLYMOUTH - Beth Israel Lahey Health recently opened the Beth Israel Lahey Health Breast Center at 45 Home Depot Drive in Plymouth at the site of the …

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Lexington candidates discuss pandemic, mental health, new high …

WEBSchool Committee candidates discuss pandemic, mental health and new high school. Lexington residents going to the polls on March 7 will be asked to choose …

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Community health center could be heading to Randolph High

WEBThe Health Resource Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a competitive request for proposals to expand …

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Walden Behavioral Care opens Dedham facility

WEBWalden Behavioral Care recently opened a 24-hour inpatient and residential care facility for people with eating disorders in Dedham. The new 68,000-square-foot …

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Phoenix Behavioral Health opens in Norfolk

WEBNORFOLK -- Phoenix Behavioral Health LLC, a private practice, has just opened at Pondville Medical Center, 31 Pine St., Suite 207, Norfolk. Besides traditional …

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Demystifying the 'MassHealth spend down'

WEBThose are the basics of a MassHealth spend down, but we can’t emphasize this enough: A qualified elder law attorney can be invaluable. Contact the …

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The Tufts Health Plan site will become a life science development

WEBTufts Health Plan sold both sites to Spear Street Capital for $307 million in September, according to Watertown Assessor Earl Smith. They will be relocating from …

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Helaine Hazlett seeks another term on Marblehead's Board of Health

WEBHelaine Hazlett will tell you she is most definitely not a single-issue person. Hazlett is running to retain her seat on the Board of Health and for the first time facing a …

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