The new service at a Wareham clinic closes an almost 20-year access gap and gives pregnant women the option of in-clinic treatment.
Category: Health
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South Coast collaborative ‘manifests love’ through food
The collaboration between Round the Bend Farm and four community organizations just hit the $1 million mark in food distribution to people who need it most.
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New SNAP work requirements soon go into effect for people 55 to 64
About 150,000 people in Massachusetts could lose food benefits this year, but it’s hard to get assistance because the help lines have been inundated.
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Next Step nursing homes put in receivership for millions in unpaid rent, fees
The landlord for the nursing home chain says the facilities are in “dire financial condition”; the nursing home chain says its finances are “stable and improving.”
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EPA releases key funding for lead pipe removal – after delay
The EPA had postponed its release of funding to replace lead service pipes, funding that has played a critical role in upgrading New Bedford’s aging water infrastructure.
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Commonwealth in new conflict with feds over SNAP benefits
The benefits provided to recipients are fully funded by the federal government and are not being withheld, but disrupted administrative funding could slow benefit delivery.
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‘Worst of the worst’: Fall River nursing home repeatedly cited
Fall River Healthcare has been cited for mistreating residents, even after it was placed on a special enforcement list and its parent company was accused of deliberate understaffing.
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After SNAP scare, food access advocates urge ongoing action
Even with the shutdown over, targeted SNAP cuts in the new federal budget will continue to strain the region’s anti-hunger resources, advocates say. Food programs are looking for donations and volunteers as the holidays near.
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Healey doubles down on full SNAP benefits despite court challenges
”Go out and buy the food that you need to feed your family,” the governor said Monday.
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Healey slams Trump administration after new threats
States ordered to “immediately undo” benefits or face financial penalties. Mass Gov: “We will see him in court.”