State's Eighth Human Case of EEE Discovered in Bristol County
The Mass. DPH today announced laboratory testing has confirmed the eighth human case of EEE in a man in his 50s from northeastern Bristol County.
Health
City Health Officials to Continue Dusk Closures Until First Frost
The City of New Bedford is notifying the public that parks and other open public spaces will continue to close at dusk until the first frost of the season.
Mindfulness Summit Coming to New Bedford [Townsquare Sunday]
The organizers say the summit can lead to better health and more happiness for those who attend.
DPH Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
The state Department of Public Health says that the mosquito-borne illness was confirmed in a man in his 60s from Middlesex County who required hospitalization.
Mass. AG Healey Not Joining Purdue Pharma Legal Settlement
After a settlement between Purdue Pharma and 22 state attorneys general, Mass. Attorney General Maura Healey is pledging to continue the fight.
DPH Issues One Year Mandate to Report All Vaping Related Illness
Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel has mandated that vaping-related illnesses be immediately reported to the DPH for the next 12 months.
Smoking Pot While Pregnant Is Reckless and Selfish [OPINION]
The use of marijuana by pregnant women has doubled.
United Way Changes Time of 'Mobile Market' Due to EEE Threat
Mobile Market provides free, locally grown, fresh produce to low-income working families in Greater New Bedford.
New Bedford Beaches Reopened for Swimming After Safety Testing
Testing was conducted and the results of water samples from all beaches indicate that water quality has returned to a level safe for swimming.
Nurses Decry Decision to Close Tobey Hospital's Maternity Service
Nurses say the decision to end maternity services at Tobey will negatively impact hundreds of families who rely on local care.