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Quincy paramedics could soon perform blood transfusions
QUINCY ‒ Quincy paramedics could soon begin administering blood transfusions before patients reach the hospital under a new program designed to improve survival rates for severe blood-loss victims, according to Quincy Police and the Brewster Ambulance Service . The program is not yet in place. Known as the Whole Blood Response Program, the initiative would give Brewster Ambulance paramedics working in Quincy the training and resources necessary to "administer whole blood and plasma transfusions at the point of injury," a Quincy Police press release states. "The greatest potential advantage is time," said Chris DiBona, chief clinical officer with Brewster Ambulance Service. "Instead of simply transporting a patient toward definitive care, our goal is to begin lifesaving hemorrhage resuscitation while that patient is still in our care and continue it during transport." Why whole blood can improve survival after severe injuries Unlike regular blood transfusions, whole blood transfusions restore red blood cells, plasma and platelets simultaneously, making them ideal for heavy and rapid blood loss, according to the American Red Cross . The model was first employed by the Canton Fire Department, which operates the town's ambulance service internally, unlike Quincy, which contracts with Brewster. In their partnership with Boston Medical
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Kent Hospital has dedicated center to treat thyroid and parathyroid conditions
(WJAR) — As many as 20 million Americans are affected by a thyroid condition, and it's about five to eight times more common in women than men. And then there's thyroid cancer, far less common, with about 50,000 new cases a year. Again, mostly women. It's important to note,...
takingthekids.com
This Abandoned Massachusetts Hospital Is Creepy Enough To Scare Ghost Hunters
Some places whisper their stories. Others seem to shout them across empty fields and crumbling brick. Massachusetts has plenty of cozy harbors and pretty town greens, but it also hides a darker side that thrill seekers can’t stop talking about. Picture a sprawling old hospital campus from the 1890s....
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Abington Freezes New Water Hookups as Drought Emergency Grips South Shore
Abington's water board has stopped approving new water service for development across town, a freeze that took hold after state regulators declared a water supply emergency for the Abington-Rockland Joint Water Works system this summer. Reservoir levels had fallen far enough to trigger the move, and the restrictions are not going away soon — the declaration stays in effect until at least January 30, 2027, and could be extended further.
milfordfreepress.com
Taylor Family Chiropractic: Medway's Shockwave Therapy Experts
Heel discomfort may be most noticeable during the first few steps of the morning and ease as the foot begins moving. However, it can return later in the day and make walking or routine activities uncomfortable, leading many individuals to explore targeted, non-invasive treatments, such as a patient guide to shockwave therapy for tennis elbow from Taylor Family Chiropractic, to better understand how regenerative care supports soft tissue recovery.
eastietimes.com
Boston Senior Home Care pays tribute to leaders for outstanding public service and community advocacy at 2026 Legacy of Leading Gala
Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC), a private nonprofit Aging Services Access Point that helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers access home- and community-based services and supports, has honored Former State Representative Brian Dempsey, President, Dempsey Associates, and Michael Curry, Esq., President and CEO, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, at its 2026 Legacy of Leading Luncheon Gala: Transforming Communities through Service celebration on October 1 at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston.
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Rhode Island Hospital Doctors Picket Over Pay as Brown Health Cuts Executives
Nearly 700 resident physicians and fellows at Rhode Island Hospital rallied outside the Providence facility this week, demanding executives approve their first union contract after nearly a year of negotiations. The doctors say they work more than 80-hour weeks for pay that barely clears minimum wage, and they are furious that hospital leadership recently created a high-salaried security executive post for a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection official even as the system announces cost cuts elsewhere.
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Boston Senior Home Care honors public service leaders at gala
Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC), a private nonprofit Aging Services Access Point that helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers access home- and community-based services and supports, has honored Former State Representative Brian Dempsey, President, Dempsey Associates, and Michael Curry, Esq., President and CEO, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, at its 2026 Legacy of Leading Luncheon Gala: Transforming Communities through Service celebration on October 1 at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston.
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Brown University Health opens new primary care office in Taunton
TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Brown University Health is addressing the shortage of primary care doctors. Two years ago this month, Brown University Health spread its wings into Southeastern Massachusetts and acquiring two hospitals: St. Anne's in Fall River and Morton in Taunton. And it's in Taunton, where it now...