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Brigham nurses threaten another strike two months after largest in state history
Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses voted Thursday to authorize an open-ended strike. The union has called on Mass General Brigham to offer wage increases and affordable health insurance. -
Health advocates warn of MassHealth changes for immigrants coming Oct. 1
About 7,300 immigrants will be impacted, according to Health Law Advocates -
Boston kicks off free flu and COVID vaccine clinics
The vaccine clinics will begin on Sept. 23, just before the peak of respiratory virus season, and be held through December. -
Logan Airport workers push Massport to set a standard for their health care
A recent report finds that 30% of surveyed unionized airport employees are uninsured. -
At least 5 other states join Mass. in covering transgender kids’ health care under Medicaid
The states, including half of New England, vow to cover the care after a new rule from the Trump administration will cut off federal funding for many treatments starting in October. -
Disability advocates worry about ‘unintentional harm' in bill to protect health care workers
Families of people with autism and intellectual disabilities say their behavior could be misinterpreted. -
Despite need for immigrant mental health support, Mass. lacks resources
There is no coordinated system to address the behavioral health of immigrants in Massachusetts. But the needs are great -
Signing new abortion law, Healey cites stories of ‘anguish and heartache’
"The reality is that medicine does not always fit into clearly defined legal categories," Worcester Sen. Robyn Kennedy said -
Brigham and Women’s nurses return to work, ending largest nursing strike in Mass. history
Thousands of nurses walked off the picket line on Monday to return to work still without a contract -
‘They don’t believe in giving us a fair contract’: Over 4,000 Brigham and Women's nurses strike
More than 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses are on strike after months of labor negotiations with Mass General Brigham over wages and healthcare costs.
