Opioid crisis also brings worry of spread of HIV, hepatitis C
Local health officials are working to prevent the spread of infections, particularly HIV and hepatitis C, through infected needles, another consequence of the opioid crisis.
Vaping policies evolving with rising use
Teenagers are increasingly smoking electronic cigarettes, surpassing use of traditional cigarettes, leaving officials scrambling to respond.
Efforts underway to help lawyers with job's side effects
New efforts are being made in Massachusetts to help lawyers with addiction or struggling with depression after a 2016 study raised alarms.
Community Healthlink restoring 24/7 urgent care services
Community Healthlink, a Worcester treatment center, is due to restore its around-the-clock availability after receiving a grant from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation.
Biz confidence dims amidst market volatility, gov't shutdown
Confidence levels among Massachusetts employers hit a two-year low in December.
Partnerships will use 13 grants to address 'social determinants'
Attorney General Maura Healey on Tuesday doled out $3 million in grant funding to help community organizations address issues in society that affect people's health.
Gas workers ratify contract, due back to work this month
National Grid gas workers who have been locked out since June are set to be back on the job later this month.
NERC to accept all major insurance plans after Cigna deal
The Westborough-based New England Recovery Center said Monday it now accepts all major insurance plans for substance abuse disorder.
Best of Business: Handling your money
Where should you look for financial help? These eight Central Massachusetts companies are a start.
Opioid crisis also brings worry of spread of HIV, hepatitis C
Central Mass. agencies partnering in new, familiar ways under MassHealth
Paid family and medical leave comes to Massachusetts
Practicing in school
Efforts underway to help lawyers with job's side effects
Vaping policies evolving with rising use
Substance use a growing concern among older adults
Column: When facing addiction, how communities can build resilience
With dieting, more are aware of importance, fewer take action
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