Massachusetts health officials detected Eastern equine encephalitis in mosquitoes, marking the season's first finding and urging residents to take preventive measures.

Massachusetts confirms first animal case of West Nile virus in a goat, raising risk level to moderate in several towns. Public urged to take precautions against mosquitoes.

West Nile Virus was detected in mosquitoes in West Roxbury and Hyde Park, Boston, with no human cases reported. Residents are urged to take preventative measures.

Boston health officials are on alert after a measles case was confirmed, with exposure sites including several public venues on June 7-8. The BPHC and DPH are tracing contacts and urging vaccination.

Boston sees a 38% reduction in opioid-related deaths in 2024, with significant declines among Black and Latinx men. The city attributes the drop to community efforts, naloxone distribution, and expanded healthcare partnerships.

Warning issued for hepatitis A exposure at The Red Inn in Provincetown, MA, with advice to seek medical attention for those who visited between April 30 and May 15.

A boil water advisory is in effect for several towns in southeastern Massachusetts due to E. coli and coliform detection. Residents must boil water for consumption.

Boston Medical Center Health System now includes two additional hospitals, formerly part of Steward Health Care, enhancing the BMC network and services in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts health officials investigate a Legionnaires' disease case at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham; the source of the bacteria is unknown.

Mass General Brigham announces layoffs to address a $250 million budget deficit, focusing on non-clinical roles, aiming for efficiency and a resilient future.

The Matthew Perry Foundation and MGH have started a Fellowship in Addiction Medicine to combat substance abuse, honoring Perry's legacy and addressing the addiction crisis.

D.W. Field Park in Brockton, Massachusetts, is closed due to potential bird flu outbreak, with officials and state departments monitoring the situation.

MIT and Caltech scientists have developed a new vaccine designed to protect against multiple coronavirus variants by using nanoparticles with receptor-binding proteins.