Massachusetts Health

First Great White Shark Sighting of the Season Off Nantucket

News Summary The New England Aquarium has confirmed the first sighting of a great white shark this season near Nantucket,…

1 month ago

Great White Shark Returns to Nantucket Waters

News Summary The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has confirmed the sighting of the first great white shark of the…

1 month ago

Proposed $880 Billion Medicaid Cuts Spark Controversy in Massachusetts

News Summary House Republicans have proposed significant cuts to Medicaid, aiming to reduce funding by at least $880 billion to…

1 month ago

Massachusetts Hospitals Receive Low Patient Safety Grades

News Summary Sixteen hospitals in Massachusetts, including St. Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial campuses, received low safety grades from The…

1 month ago

Massachusetts Nonprofit Hospitals Under Fire for Financial Aid Failures

News Summary An investigation reveals that Massachusetts nonprofit hospitals are falling short on financial assistance obligations, leaving many patients grappling…

2 months ago

Investigation Underway at Newton-Wellesley Hospital Amid Nurse Tumors

News Summary Newton-Wellesley Hospital is facing serious health concerns as numerous nurses, particularly from the fifth-floor maternal care ward, have…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Prepares for Future Pandemics: A Critical Review

News Summary As Massachusetts reflects on the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts highlight significant gaps in the state’s…

2 months ago

Governor Healey Advocates for Boston’s Children’s Health Funding

News Summary Governor Maura Healey visited Boston Children's Hospital to rally support for critical federal funding at risk. These funds…

3 months ago

Massachusetts Faces Medicaid Cuts: Local Leaders Alarmed

News Summary Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid in Massachusetts are raising concerns among healthcare leaders, with fears that an $880…

3 months ago

Billerica’s Medical Device Scandal Shakes Trust in Health Testing

News Summary The recent guilty pleas of three former executives from Magellan Diagnostics have raised major concerns over faulty lead-testing…

3 months ago