Dept. of Public Health

EEE Found In Middleborough Horse
EEE Found In Middleborough Horse
EEE Found In Middleborough Horse
   Massachusetts health officials say a new case of Eastern equine encephalitis has been found in a horse in Middleborough, and are urging people to continue precautions against mosquitoes.       The Department of Health said Friday it is raising the threat level to ``critical'' in Middleborough and ``high'' in nearby Plymouth, meaning people should cancel outdoor evening events there until the en
Medical Marijuana Regulations Due
Medical Marijuana Regulations Due
Medical Marijuana Regulations Due
A legislative committee plans to hear several proposals to change Massachusetts' medical marijuana law as the state prepares for implementation of the voter-approved measures. Among the bills before the Public Health Committee on Monday is one that would reduce the maximum number of medical marijuana dispensaries allowed in Massachusetts from 35 to 10...
Mass. Teen Birth Rate Falls To Historic Low
Mass. Teen Birth Rate Falls To Historic Low
Mass. Teen Birth Rate Falls To Historic Low
A new report say the birth rate for teens in the state has fallen to its lowest point on record.       The annual Massachusetts birth report released on Monday also showed a slight drop in infant mortality and an increase in the number of new mothers who were breastfeeding...
Patrick Announces Cabinet Changes
Patrick Announces Cabinet Changes
Patrick Announces Cabinet Changes
  Gov. Deval Patrick says four cabinet secretaries departing his administration all left on their own and would have been welcome to stay for the final two years of his term.       Patrick officially announced Thursday that Health and Human Services Secretary JudyAnn Bigby, Public Safety Secretary Mary Beth Heffernan, Administration and Finance Secretary Jay Gonzalez and Education Secretary Paul R