Health
Mosquito Spraying in Worcester on Thursday, July 25
Spraying for mosquitos happens in Worcester on Thursday night, July 25 after detection of West Nile Virus. See the locations affected.
UMass Chan Ranked Top Tier Medical School for Primary Care
See how UMass Chan Medical School ranked against other medical schools, and how UMass Medical Center and St. Vincent Hospital ranked.
Local Schools Receive $579,000 for Life Sciences Education
The Massachusetts Life Science Center awarded grants for over $579,000 to schools in Worcester County to boost life sciences education.
Five New England States Receive $450 Million from EPA
A five-state coalition in New England, including Massachusetts, will receive a $450 million grant award to support home heat pump adoption.
DPH Announces Confirmed Case of Measles in Worcester County
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed a case of measels in Worcester County, the first in Massachusetts since 2020.Â
Mental Health Grants Awarded to 3 Worcester County Orgs.
State grants of $2.8 million were issued to six Mass. organizations to support mental health urgent care, including three in Worcester County.
Avoid Water from Coes Reservoir on Thursday July 11
Coes Reservoir will undergo treatment of algaecide copper sulfate as a preventative measure against harmful algae on Thursday, July 11.Â
Massive Data Breach Could Affect One-Third of U.S. Residents
A data breach at the largest health insurer in the U.S. that could affect one-third of Americans. Find resources to protect yourself here.
Cooling Centers Open in Worcester this Week
The City of Worcester will activate several cooling centers in the city in response to high temperatures forecast this week.
Opioid Overdose Deaths Down in Worcester, Stratewide in 2023
A new report by the Mass. DPH shows opioid-related deaths down by double digit percentage points in Worcester and statewide in 2023.
