Is Your ER Frustration Making Your Medical Care Worse?
UMass Amherst research links ER patient frustration and long waits to heightened doctor stress, directly impacting medical care quality across Massachusetts hospitals.
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Massachusetts Hospitals That Received Barely Passing Grades
According to a recent patient safety study, 6 hospitals in the Bay State could certainly do a whole lot better when it comes to the safety of their patients.
There Are 6 Hospitals Awarded D Safety Grades In Massachusetts
According to a recent patient safety study, Massachusetts has 6 hospitals that just barely got a passing grade.
Four Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Low For Patient Care
Heads up, Massachusetts folks! Four hospitals in the Bay State could certainly do a whole better when it comes to the safety of their patients.
Familiar New Bedford Cafe Will Satisfy Coffee Cravings at St. Luke’s Hospital
New Bedford's Cafe Arpeggio is expanding beyond Purchase Street with a new location at St. Luke's Hospital, serving food and coffee to staff and visitors.
Lack of Vaccine Leaves Southcoast Wanting
According to Southcoast Health, the state is prioritizing distributing their vaccine supply to their state-controlled mass vaccination sites, rather than hospitals and health systems.
DPH to Hold Public Hearing on Tobey Maternity Closing
The Department of Public Health will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 23 regarding Southcoast Hospitals Group's proposed closure of the maternity unit at Tobey Hospital.
Unionization Vote Scheduled
A vote to unionize nurses at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford has been scheduled.
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Question Fails in Massachusetts
The Associated Press is reporting that Question 1 has failed.
Southcoast Doc: Get Vaccinated
Dr. Robert Caldas says this year's most prevalent strain, H3N2, can be serious and even fatal to those who are more susceptible to illnesses.