How US cuts to international aid could hamstring Ebola prevention
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, renowned infectious disease specialist, joined GBH’s All Things Considered host Arun Rath to discuss the 2026 U.S. Ebola outbreak response.
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Stress levels are leading to an increase in broken teeth, Mass. dentists report
In a survey by the Massachusetts Dental Society, more than 75% of respondents said they’d seen an increase in teeth grinding or clenching in their patients. -
Capacity data reflects 'moment of relief' at Mass. hospitals
Hospital capacity has stabilized in Massachusetts, according to the state's top public health official. -
Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy changes
The federal lawsuit was filed in Boston. -
Mass. health commissioner worries CDC vaccine panel won't allow open discussion
Dr. Robbie Goldstein worries about the credibility of the new eight-member panel appointed by RFK Jr. -
DPH chief: Mass. prepared to maintain vaccine access
The state public health chief called the firing of all 17 members of a federal vaccine advisory panel "troubling" on Wednesday, while acknowledging that Massachusetts officials have been bracing for such a scenario. -
Teen substance use detox center in Worcester is closing
Community Healthlink runs the round-the-clock detox program and says it’s the only one of its kind across the state. -
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When you’re sick in Mattapan, where do you go?
A new report highlights the lack of critical care facilities in Mattapan, as health disparities persist despite decades of promises. -
Holy Family Hospital scaling back operations in Haverhill
Holy Family Hospital is moving to shutter some services at its Haverhill campus, including the emergency department, less than a year after new owners took over the facility during the Steward Health Care collapse. -
Massachusetts top health official warns about ‘lies’ in new federal health report
“I worry when health and science get turned into politics and words that aren't necessarily true, but words that can definitely confuse and misdirect,” says Robbie Goldstein, Commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.