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New report: PFAS contamination found in Massachusetts lakes and rivers

BOSTON — PFAS chemicals are contaminating waterways across the United States, putting fish, wildlife and drinking water at risk, including ones near Lowell including the Nashua, Merrimack and Concord rivers, according to a new report from MASSPIRG Education Fund, Environment Massachusetts Research and Policy Center, and Frontier Group. The...

Massachusetts · 23d

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation issues $1.42M in grants with focus on residents retaining Medicaid

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has announced that the Board of Directors approved over $1.42 million in grant funding, including $575,000 to support community-based organizations helping eligible Massachusetts residents maintain health coverage as new federal Medicaid requirements approach and over $850,000 in support of perinatal health. The...

Massachusetts · 22d

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22 of 26 Connecticut hospitals face Medicare cuts for readmissions

Connecticut's hospitals are teaming up to improve transition care for patients after discharge to prevent readmissions.

Connecticut · 23d

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Getting Answers: Oct. 18

This week, we're getting answers with Baystate Health President and CEO Peter Banko ahead of their planned acquisition of Mercy Medical Center.

Springfield, MA · 23d

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CA firm blocked from buying nursing homes in Worcester, Fitchburg

(This story has been updated with additional information.) State officials have determined that a California company isn't suitable to buy nearly a dozen nursing homes in Massachusetts, including in Worcester and Fitchburg. The ruling by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health was shared with the Telegram & Gazette on Tuesday, Oct. 20, by Dignity Alliance Massachusetts, an advocate for quality services for the elderly. Dignity Alliance received the agency's decision on Oct. 20. The state agency said it had informed applicants affiliated with Sweetwater Care, a nursing home operator based in Carlsbad, California, that it found Sweetwater "unsuitable" to acquire 11 Next Step Healthcare nursing homes in Massachusetts, including The Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester and Fitchburg Healthcare. "We're very pleased with the ruling," said Paul Lanzikos, cofounder of Dignity Alliance Massachusetts and a former Massachusetts secretary of elder affairs. "We didn't think [Sweetwater Care] was a suitable company for operating nursing homes in Massachusetts." The public health department's email to the T&G on Oct. 21 explained the decision to deny Sweetwater's application "reflects our obligation to hold those seeking to own and operate long-term care facilities in the state to the highest standards of quality and care." The decision, the

Worcester, MA · 22d

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In Massachusetts, PFAS turned up in 87% of tested waterways, with 64 fish warnings in place

A new report in Massachusetts has found PFAS contamination in 87% of the rivers, ponds, and other tested waterways, heightening concerns across the state. As WGBH reported, using test results from 108 Massachusetts locations sampled between 2022 and 2024, the report found PFAS in waterways across the state, including the Charles River, Jamaica Pond, and western Massachusetts rivers such as the Connecticut, Chicopee, and Hoosic.

Massachusetts · 24d

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Records show $17,775 donation from Eversource to Massachusetts Gov. before pipeline fast-track ask

Healey's administration says the project would serve 600,000 gas customers.

Massachusetts · 26d

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From beds to pipes; The infrastructure challenges facing Massachusetts

State health officials are moving to revoke licenses for all 12 legal care nursing homes in Massachusetts over care concerns. But this comes at a tough time. The state has already lost over 3500 rehab and long term care beds over recent years, leaving families in Western Mass with very few choices. [PDF 2025 EOHS report]

Massachusetts · 23d

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Great Barrington Special Town Meeting results: Residents approve funds for Cook’s Garage remediation, Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements, and ambulances for Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad

Great Barrington — A full article on the Special Town Meeting will be published on The Berkshire Edge on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Article One: Wastewater Treatment Plant and Avery Lane Pump Station improvements for $20,700,000. Passes by ballot vote, 148 to 9. Article Two: Appropriation for abatement cleanup costs...

Great Barrington, MA · 23d

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AAO 2026: Closing the Screening Gap in Diabetic Retinopathy

The meeting covered several topics in eye care, including how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a part in eye care. annual meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from October 10 to October 12, 2026, was a weekend that provided eye care professionals an opportunity to learn how health care changes are affecting eye care. With the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, AI was a particular touching point throughout the meeting, but also notably in how it could help in addressing the equity in eye health.

Massachusetts · 23d

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Officials Question Recertification Process After Report Of Patient With Maggot-Infested Head Wound At CT Care Facility

EAST WINDSOR, CT — State officials are looking for answers after an anonymous complaint elevated concerns about resident safety at the Fresh River Healthcare facility in East Windsor. The facility has a five-star quality rating through the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid’s quality rating system, according to the...

East Windsor, CT · 27d

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State seeks to revoke RegalCare licenses at facilities including in Greenfield and Holyoke

BOSTON (WGGB/WSHM) -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a notice of intended agency action to Eliyahu “Eli” Mirlis, saying it intends to revoke the long-term care facility licenses for several RegalCare facilities, including locations in Holyoke and Greenfield. The notice, sent Tuesday, indicated that Mirlis...

Greenfield, MA · 26d

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Baystate, Mercy Medical Center to finally merge next month

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It is the largest acquisition in Baystate Health’s 50-Year History. Starting November 1st, Mercy Medical Center will officially join the Baystate network. The nearly $300 million deal is aimed at preserving healthcare access in Springfield. Baystate CEO Peter Banco said this merger is about mission,...

Springfield, MA · 26d

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Former operator of CT nursing homes faces possible revocation of Mass. license

In a recent federal settlement, Mirlis admitted to billing MassHealth and Medicare for “medically unreasonable and unnecessary” therapy at nursing homes in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Massachusetts · 22d

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Rep. Greg Schwartz Brings Physician’s Perspective to Serving Patients and Constituents

As the only doctor in the Massachusetts State Legislature, Representative Greg Schwartz balances his experience in both medicine and law to represent his constituents. “I feel like I bring a different perspective—a unique perspective—that is hopefully valuable being the only doctor in the legislature,” Schwartz said. Elected...

Massachusetts · 24d

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Vote to pay Great Barrington’s share of two new ambulances at the special town meeting Monday, October 19

Great Barrington voters should support Article 6 at the upcoming Special Town Meeting to approve the appropriation of $47,838 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the town’s share of two new ambulances for Southern Berkshire Ambulance Service. We should all be asking ourselves and our town leaders why we...

Great Barrington, MA · 24d

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Mass. moves to revoke a dozen nursing home licenses following newspaper report

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has said it intends to revoke all 12 of a chain’s nursing home licenses after media reports detailed deteriorating conditions, blasted declining ratings and used a questionable cost-reporting analysis to make accusations about staffing. On Tuesday, the state notified RegalCare and its CEO...

Massachusetts · 27d

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In Massachusetts, a diesel surcharge equal to 'a teacher with benefits' is putting classroom budgets at risk

If current fuel costs persist, Peabody Public Schools warns that its diesel bill alone could climb by roughly $100,000 — reflecting broader budget pressure across school districts as energy prices rise, WBTS-CD reported. Sam Rippin, Peabody Public Schools' chief financial officer, described what that could mean for the district.

Peabody, MA · 25d

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State moves to strip licenses from a dozen RegalCare nursing homes

Health officials are ramping up oversight of a dozen RegalCare nursing homes as the state also looks to revoke all of their licenses following a report that detailed deteriorating conditions at the chain's facilities.

Massachusetts · 28d