“As a department of public health, we need to be at the table with others including folks at MassHealth and the Department of Mental Health,” Goldstein said. “What do we do for the people who still need those substance use treatment programs and those providers, but can’t access them ...
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed the thirdhuman caseof West Nile virus in Massachusetts this year. The third case is a man in his 50s who was exposed in Hampden County. The risk of West Nile virus remains moderate in the following counties: Berkshire, ...
The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said bird flu -- also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) -- is suspected to be the caus...
Abbreviations: DPH, Department of Public HealthWLS, weight loss surgeryVBG, vertical banded gastroplastyRYGB, Roux-en-Y gastric bypassLAGB, laparoscopic adjustable gastric bandQA/QI, quality assurance/quality improvementRCT, randomized controlled trials...
BOSTON – Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case ofmeaslesin the state since 2020. The Department of Public Health said the person, who is an adult, recently traveled internationally. ...
Based on an Independent Cost Analysis (ICA) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), the new inpatient cancer hospital will enhance the delivery of cost-effective care in the Commonwealth. Similarly, the Health Policy Commission (HPC) released a Cost and Market...
http://www.mass.gov/dph/factsheets/bid If you can’t go online, call the MDPH at (617) 983-6800 for a hard copy. • For information on mosquito control in your city or town: The State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board (SRMCB) within the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural ...
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BOSTON - Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season, according to Department of Public Health data. The number of cases recorded in November and December by the state is more than double what it was the year before over the same time period. ...
The bill would also create the Board of Registration in Midwifery within the Department of Public Health to license and provide oversight of licensed certified professional midwives. Licensed certified professional midwives would be required to coordinate emergency care if needed and would also be able...