Health
UMass Chan Seeks Help in Study of Birth Defect Causing Virus
UMass Chan Medical School seeks participants in a study of Cytomegalovirus (CMV), the most common cause of birth defects worldwide.
Worcester Schools Athletic Events Postponed on Monday
Worcester Public Schools has announced it has postponed all outdoor athletic events scheduled on Monday, April 8, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
A Community Conversation for Mental Health Awareness Month
See the speakers for the Second Annual Mental Health Awareness Community Conversation in Worcester on May 9.
Mass. Ranks 9th in Percentage of Fatal Crashes Involving Alcohol
A new analysis of five years of data on fatal crashes involving alcohol found Massachusetts has the ninth highest rate of any state.
PFAS Found in Mass. Bottled Water Company Products
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a warning against the consumption of bottled water from Simpson Spring Company.
17 Local Orgs Partner for Community Health Fair at Worcester Library
UMass Chan Medical School and 17 local organizations partner for a community health fair at the Worcester Public Library.
Worcester Board of Health Supports Safe Injection Pilot Site
The Board of Health voted unanimously to support a pilot of an overdose prevention center in Worcester during its meeting on Monday, March 4.
UPDATE: Lake Quinsigamond Recreational Restrictions Lifted
Restrictions on recreational use of Lake Quinsigamond were lifted by the City of Worcester after water test results confirmed the water is safe.
Westborough Health Director: No TB Emergency in Town
The Westborough Public Health Director released a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 20, in response to four active tuberculosis cases in the town..
Nurses to Deliver Petition to St. Vincent Management on Safety Issues
Over 80 percent of nurses at St. Vincent Hospital signed a petition on safety issues they will deliver to hospital management on Wednesday.
