News & Updates, Health and Human Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts News & Updates,Health and Human Services,Commonwealth of Massachusetts http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/news-and-updates.xml http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/news-and-updates.html © 2011 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Department of Public Health Announces Medical Marijuana Fees to Create Fully Self-Financed Industry Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/medical-marijuana-fees.html 2013-05-24T00:00:00Z 2013-05-24T00:00:00Z DTA Releases Mid-Term Status Update for 'Bridge to Stability' Action Plan Health and Human Services dta http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/dta-releases-mid-term-status-update-for-bridge-to-stab.html 2013-05-23T00:00:00Z 2013-05-23T00:00:00Z Public Health Council Approves Medical Marijuana Regulations Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/dph-approves-medical-marijuana-regs.html 2013-05-08T00:00:00Z 2013-05-08T00:00:00Z Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and U.S. Department of Labor Partner on Statewide Hiring Events for People with Disabilities Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/hiring-events-for-disabilities.html 2013-05-08T00:00:00Z 2013-05-08T00:00:00Z Mass in Motion Springfield Hosts Walk to School Day Event Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/mass-in-motion-springfield-hosts-walk-to-school-event.html 2013-05-01T00:00:00Z 2013-05-01T00:00:00Z HHS Announces New Partnership with Mass 2-1-1 to Enhance Access for Children and Families in Need of Services Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/partnership-with-mass-2-1-1.html 2013-04-12T00:00:00Z 2013-04-12T00:00:00Z HHS Announces New Partnership with Law Enforcement to Help Prevent Sale of EBT Prohibited Items Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/announcement-to-prevent-sale-of-ebt-prohibited-items.html 2013-04-11T00:00:00Z 2013-04-11T00:00:00Z Massachusetts Birth Report Shows Lowest Teen Birth Rate in State History at 50 Percent Below National Average Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/birth-report-shows-lowest-teen-birth-rate-in-history.html 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z Department of Public Health Issues Draft Medical Marijuana Regulations Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/dph-issues-draft-medical-marijuana-regulations.html 2013-03-29T00:00:00Z 2013-03-29T00:00:00Z DTA Launches 100 Day Action Plan to Enhance Program Integrity and Improve Client Services Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/dta-launches-100-day-action-plan.html 2013-03-28T00:00:00Z 2013-03-28T00:00:00Z HHS Secretary John Polanowicz Discusses Governor’s Growth Agenda at Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/sec-polanowicz-discusses-governors-growth-agenda.html 2013-03-27T00:00:00Z 2013-03-27T00:00:00Z Secretary Polanowicz Announces Rosalie Edes as Assistant Secretary for The Office of Disability Policy and Programs Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/rosalie-edes-announced-as-assistant-secretary.html 2013-03-22T00:00:00Z 2013-03-22T00:00:00Z Hundreds of High School Students Rally at State House to Mark National "Kick Butts Day" Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/students-rally-at-state-house-to-mark-kick-butts-day.html 2013-03-20T00:00:00Z 2013-03-20T00:00:00Z HHS Secretary John Polanowicz Meets with Veterans in Support of Mental Health Jail Diversion Services Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/sec-polanowicz-meets-with-veterans.html 2013-03-12T00:00:00Z 2013-03-12T00:00:00Z Testimony of Secretary John Polanowicz Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/testimony-of-secretary-john-polanowicz-feb-28-2013.html 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z HHS Secretary John Polanowicz Discusses Governor's Growth Agenda at Corridor Nine Chamber in Westborough Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/hhs-secretary-discusses-governors-growth-agenda.html 2013-02-28T00:00:00Z 2013-02-28T00:00:00Z Secretary Polanowicz Discusses Governor's Growth Agenda and Health and Human Services Investments in Taunton Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/growth-agenda-and-health-and-human-services-investments.html 2013-02-22T00:00:00Z 2013-02-22T00:00:00Z HHS Secretary Polanowicz Opens New Veterans' Assistance Center at Soldiers' Home in Holyoke Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/new-veterans-assistance-center-opened-in-holyoke.html 2013-02-21T00:00:00Z 2013-02-21T00:00:00Z Lieutenant Governor Murray Joins HUD and HHS to Announce $5.3 Million in Supportive Housing in Massachusetts Health and Human Services governor http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2013/0214-supportive-housing.html 2013-02-14T11:02:00Z 2013-02-14T11:02:00Z Advisory: DPH Listening Sessions on Development Of Medical Marijuana Regulations Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/hcq/medical-marijuana-listening-sessions.html 2013-02-12T00:00:00Z 2013-02-12T00:00:00Z State Officials Issue Consumer Advisory on Contaminated Bottled Water Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/consumer-advisory-on-contaminated-bottled-water.html 2013-02-07T00:00:00Z 2013-02-07T00:00:00Z Lieutenant Governor Murray Announces $3.3 Million in Funding for New Telenursing Center to Help Victims of Sexual Assault Health and Human Services governor http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2013/0205-telenursing-center.html 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z 130204 Children’s Museum Offers Low-Income Discount on Admission Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.govhttp://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/02/04/boston-children-museum-launches-ebt-discount/9G7uqfIbr8fha0VU5zgChM/story.html 2013-02-04T00:00:00Z 2013-02-04T00:00:00Z Secretary Polanowicz Announces Stacey Monahan as Interim Commissioner of the Department of Transitional Assistance Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/monahan-interim-commissioner-dta.html 2013-02-02T00:00:00Z 2013-02-02T00:00:00Z John Polanowicz Sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services Health and Human Services governor http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2013/0122-secretary-polanowicz-sworn-in.html 2013-01-22T16:43:00Z 2013-01-22T16:43:00Z Governor Patrick Files Gun Safety Legislation, Proposes $5 Million Increase for Mental Health Services Health and Human Services governor http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2013/0116-gun-safety-legislation-proposed.html 2013-01-16T10:33:00Z 2013-01-16T10:33:00Z Department of Public Health Announces Actions to Increase Access to Flu Shots and Promote Awareness Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/actions-to-increase-access-to-flu-shots-announced.html 2013-01-10T00:00:00Z 2013-01-10T00:00:00Z Governor Patrick Announces Legislation to Reform Board of Pharmacy and Fill Gaps in Compounding Industry Oversight Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/legislation-to-reform-board-of-pharmacy-announced.html 2013-01-04T00:00:00Z 2013-01-04T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Celebrates Opening of 'HHS Center' in North Adams, Providing Streamlined Services to Thousands of Consumers in Area Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/hhs-center-in-north-adams-opened.html 2012-12-13T00:00:00Z 2012-12-13T00:00:00Z Department of Public Health Announces Changes at Board of Pharmacy; Provides Update on Unannounced Pharmacy Inspections Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/changes-at-board-of-pharmacy-announced.html 2012-12-06T00:00:00Z 2012-12-06T00:00:00Z Department of Mental Health Hosts First Annual Stephanie Moulton Symposium in Honor of Dedicated Mental Health Worker Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/first-annual-stephanie-moulton-symposium-held.html 2012-12-04T00:00:00Z 2012-12-04T00:00:00Z Secretary Bigby Testimony, 11/28/12 Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/eohhs/bigby-testimony-crime-lab-112812.doc 2012-11-28T00:00:00Z 2012-11-28T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Celebrates 10th Annual Adoption Day with the Adoption of 95 Children from Foster Care Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/10th-annual-adoption-day-celebrated.html 2012-11-16T00:00:00Z 2012-11-16T00:00:00Z DPH Statement on Medical Marijuana Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/dph-statement-on-medical-marijuana.html 2012-11-08T00:00:00Z 2012-11-08T00:00:00Z RESCHEDULED: Nov 2012 PHC Meeting now 11/21 Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/public-health-council/meeting-schedules.html 2012-11-08T00:00:00Z 2012-11-08T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces $3.6 Million from Obama Administration to Support Youth Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/money-for-youth-substance-abuse-treatment-prevention.html 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z Governor Patrick, Attorney General Coakley and Auditor Bump Name First Director of the Center for Health Information and Analysis Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/20121101-first-director-of-chia-announced.html 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Appoints Chair of Special Commission on Compounding Pharmacies; Emergency Regulations Passed to Enhance Oversight of Industry Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/chair-of-special-commission-on-compounding-pharmacies.html 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z Governor Patrick Appoints Dr. Stuart Altman to Chair the Health Policy Commission Board Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/20121101-altman-to-chair-health-policy-commission-board.html 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z Secretary Bigby Announces Dr. Lauren Smith as Department of Public Health Interim Commissioner Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/dr-lauren-smith-announced-as-dph-interim-commissioner.html 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Governor Patrick Launches Massachusetts Health Information Exchange, Sending First Electronic Health Care Record from Boston to Springfield Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/mass-health-information-exchange-launched.html 2012-10-16T00:00:00Z 2012-10-16T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Two Additional Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/two-additional-human-cases-of-west-nile-virus-announced.html 2012-10-09T00:00:00Z 2012-10-09T00:00:00Z Statement from Dr. Madeleine Biondolillo Director of Health Care Safety and Quality Department of Public Health Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/statement-from-the-department-of-public-health-121008.html 2012-10-08T00:00:00Z 2012-10-08T00:00:00Z Fungal Meningitis Outbreak (NECC) Health and Human Services dph/quality assurance http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/hcq/dhpl/pharmacy/new-england-compounding-center-product-recall-alert.html 2012-10-05T00:00:00Z 2012-10-05T00:00:00Z

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 Patrick-Murray Administration Hosts First Annual Fatherhood Leadership Summit Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/first-annual-fatherhood-leadership-summit-held.html 2012-10-03T00:00:00Z 2012-10-03T00:00:00Z Statement Regarding the Investigation of the National Meningitis Outbreak Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/statement-from-the-department-of-public-health.html 2012-10-03T00:00:00Z 2012-10-03T00:00:00Z Massachusetts Receives $1.8 Million in Affordable Care Act Funding to Increase Cervical Cancer Screenings and Wellness at 32 Community Health Centers Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/mass-receives-1-8-million-in-affordable-fare-funding.html 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Fifth Case of EEE Found in a Horse in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/fifth-case-of-eee-found-in-a-horse-in-mass-.html 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Implementation Website for Health Care Cost Containment Launched Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/2012927-health-care-website.html 2012-09-27T00:00:00Z 2012-09-27T00:00:00Z Secretary Bigby Joins Cambridge Health Alliance to Celebrate Support from Obama Administration to Enhance Care at Safety Net Hospitals Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/enhanced-care-at-safety-net-hospitals-celebrated.html 2012-09-27T00:00:00Z 2012-09-27T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Twentieth Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/twentieth-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-announced.html 2012-09-27T00:00:00Z 2012-09-27T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Seventh Human Case of EEE and Two Additional Human Cases of WNV in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/seventh-human-case-of-eee-two-more-human-cases-of-wnv-.html 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Seventeenth Human Case of WNV in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/seventeenth-human-case-of-wnv-announced.html 2012-09-21T00:00:00Z 2012-09-21T00:00:00Z Consumer Alert Regarding Peanut Butter Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/consumer-alert-regarding-peanut-butter.html 2012-09-21T00:00:00Z 2012-09-21T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Sixth Human Case of EEE and Sixteenth Human Case of WNV in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/sixth-human-case-of-eee-and-sixteenth-human-case-of-wnv.html 2012-09-20T00:00:00Z 2012-09-20T00:00:00Z Secretary Bigby, Congressman Capuano Join Boston Medical Center to Celebrate Support from Obama Administration to Enhance Care at Safety Net Hospitals Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/enhanced-care-at-safety-net-hospitals-celebrated.html 2012-09-19T00:00:00Z 2012-09-19T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Fifth Human Case of EEE and Fifteenth Human Case of WNV in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/fifth-human-case-of-eee-and-fifteenth-human-case-of-wnv.html 2012-09-18T00:00:00Z 2012-09-18T00:00:00Z Statement of Commissioner John Auerbach Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/statement-of-commissioner-john-auerbach.html 2012-09-17T00:00:00Z 2012-09-17T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Fourth Human Case of EEE and Fourteenth Human Case af WNV in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/new-human-cases-of-eee-and-wnv-announced.html 2012-09-13T00:00:00Z 2012-09-13T00:00:00Z Secretary Bigby, Rep. Brady Join Signature Healthcare CEO Kim Hollon to Announce Transformations in Care Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/transformations-in-care.html 2012-09-10T00:00:00Z 2012-09-10T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Third Human Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/third-human-case-of-eastern-equine-encephalitis-in-mass.html 2012-09-10T00:00:00Z 2012-09-10T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Four More Human WNV Cases and One Additional Case of EEE in a Horse Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/four-human-wnv-cases-and-one-case-of-eee-in-a-horse.html 2012-09-07T00:00:00Z 2012-09-07T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Second Human Case and Second Horse Case of EEE in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/second-human-case-and-second-horse-case-of-eee-in-mass.html 2012-09-06T00:00:00Z 2012-09-06T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Additional Human and Horse Cases of WNV Infection Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/additional-human-and-horse-cases-of-wnv-infection.html 2012-09-05T00:00:00Z 2012-09-05T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Confirmation of Four Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Middlesex and Hampden Counties Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/confirmation-of-four-human-cases-of-west-nile-virus.html 2012-08-31T00:00:00Z 2012-08-31T00:00:00Z Statement from Commissioner Auerbach on Forensic Lab Investigation Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/statement-on-forensic-lab-investigation.html 2012-08-30T00:00:00Z 2012-08-30T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Urge Heightened Vigilance Against Mosquito Bites as More Human Cases of West Nile Virus Emerge Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/more-human-cases-of-west-nile-emerge.html 2012-08-29T00:00:00Z 2012-08-29T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Confirm Third Case of West Nile Virus in the Commonwealth; First in Berkshire County Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/third-case-of-west-nile-virus-confirmed.html 2012-08-24T00:00:00Z 2012-08-24T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces First in the Nation Comprehensive Health Care Option for Dual Eligible Individuals Approved by Obama Administration Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/first-in-the-nation-comprehensive-health-care-option.html 2012-08-23T00:00:00Z 2012-08-23T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Second Human Case of WNV in Middlesex County; Raise WNV Threat Level in Cambridge Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/second-human-case-of-wnv-in-middlesex-county-announced.html 2012-08-23T00:00:00Z 2012-08-23T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Decline in Mosquito Population Following Most Recent Aerial Spraying Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/decline-in-mosquito-population-announced.html 2012-08-22T00:00:00Z 2012-08-22T00:00:00Z U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano Joins Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Judyann Bigby in Boston to Hear Success Stories from Transitional Assistance Clients Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/success-stories-from-transitional-assistance-clients.html 2012-08-22T00:00:00Z 2012-08-22T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Raise EEE Threat Level in Three More Communities after Detection of EEE-Positive Mosquitoes Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/officials-raise-eee-threat-level-in-three-communities.html 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Raise EEE Threat Level in Two Communities after Detection of EEE-Positive Mosquitoes Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/officials-raise-eee-threat-level-in-two-communities.html 2012-08-16T00:00:00Z 2012-08-16T00:00:00Z Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray Celebrate Historic Opening of Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/2012816-historic-opening-of-worcester-recovery-center-and-hospital.html 2012-08-16T00:00:00Z 2012-08-16T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce First Human Case and First Horse Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/first-human-case-and-horse-case-of-west-nile-virus.html 2012-08-15T00:00:00Z 2012-08-15T00:00:00Z Successful Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes Completed in Six Communities in Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/successful-aerial-spraying-for-mosquitoes-completed.html 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Schedule for Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes in Six Southeastern Massachusetts Towns to Reduce Risk of EEE Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/schedule-for-aerial-spraying-for-mosquitoes.html 2012-08-10T00:00:00Z 2012-08-10T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Recognizes Young Leaders for Their Commitment to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/administration-recognizes-young-leaders.html 2012-08-09T00:00:00Z 2012-08-09T00:00:00Z Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Honors Summer Interns and Employers at UMass Boston Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/mcb-honors-summer-interns-and-employers.html 2012-08-08T00:00:00Z 2012-08-08T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Plans to Conduct Additional Aerial Spraying to Reduce Risk of EEE in Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/additional-aerial-spraying-to-reduce-risk-of-eee.html 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Governor Patrick Signs 'Next Big Step Forward' on Health Care Reform, Massachusetts Poised to Lead Nation on Cost Control Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/2012806-governor-patrick-signs-health-care-reform.html 2012-08-06T00:00:00Z 2012-08-06T00:00:00Z Massachusetts Moves Forward with First in Nation Medicaid Funded Statewide Health Information Exchange Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/first-medicaid-funded-statewide-health-info-exchange.html 2012-08-03T00:00:00Z 2012-08-03T00:00:00Z Advisory for Southern Berkshire County Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/advisory-for-southern-berkshire-county.html 2012-08-02T00:00:00Z 2012-08-02T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Identify EEE-Positive Mosquitoes in the Town of Middleborough Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/eee-positive-mosquitoes-identified-in-middleborough.html 2012-08-02T00:00:00Z 2012-08-02T00:00:00Z Statement from Governor Patrick on Health Care Cost Containment Bill Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/2012731-statement-from-governor-patrick-on-health-care-cost-containment-bill.html 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Significant Decline in Mosquito Population Following Aerial Spraying in Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/significant-decline-in-mosquito-population-following-ae.html 2012-07-30T00:00:00Z 2012-07-30T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Detect EEE-Positive Mosquitoes in the Town of Canton Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/state-health-officials-detect-eee-positive-mosquitoes.html 2012-07-24T00:00:00Z 2012-07-24T00:00:00Z Successful Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes Completed in 21 Communities in Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/successful-aerial-spraying-for-mosquitoes.html 2012-07-23T00:00:00Z 2012-07-23T00:00:00Z Aerial Spraying For Mosquitoes To Resume Sunday Night in Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/aerial-spraying-to-resume-on-7-22-2012-night.html 2012-07-22T00:00:00Z 2012-07-22T00:00:00Z Updated Schedule for Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes in Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/updated-schedule-for-aerial-spraying-for-mosquitoes.html 2012-07-21T00:00:00Z 2012-07-21T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Hosts Annual Summit for State's Foster Youth Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/annual-summit-for-states-foster-youth.html 2012-07-19T00:00:00Z 2012-07-19T00:00:00Z Schedule for Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes in Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/schedule-for-aerial-spraying-for-mosquitoes-in-se-mass.html 2012-07-18T00:00:00Z 2012-07-18T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Expand EEE Aerial Spraying Zone to 21 Total Communities in Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/eee-aerial-spraying-zone-expanded-to-21-communities.html 2012-07-18T00:00:00Z 2012-07-18T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Announce Plans to Conduct Aerial Spraying in Sections of Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/plans-announced-to-conduct-aerial-spraying-.html 2012-07-17T00:00:00Z 2012-07-17T00:00:00Z Congressman Richard Neal Joins Health and Human Services Secretary Bigby in Holyoke to Hear Success Stories from Transitional Assistance Clients Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/success-stories-from-dta-clients-heard-in-holyoke.html 2012-07-16T00:00:00Z 2012-07-16T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Detect More EEE-Positive Mosquitoes in Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/more-eee-positive-mosquitoes-detected-in-se-mass-.html 2012-07-12T00:00:00Z 2012-07-12T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Urge Residents in High Risk Areas to Protect Themselves Against Mosquito Bites Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/residents-urged-to-guard-against-mosquito-bites.html 2012-07-12T00:00:00Z 2012-07-12T00:00:00Z Trends in Mortality in Massachusetts, 2000-2009 Health and Human Services dph/health stats http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/research-epi/death-report-09.pdf 2012-07-11T00:00:00Z 2012-07-11T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Releases Report Showing All-Time High in Life Expectancy; All-Time Low in HIV/AIDS Deaths in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/report-showing-all-time-high-in-life-expectancy-releas.html 2012-07-11T00:00:00Z 2012-07-11T00:00:00Z Secretary Bigby Tours Innovative Alzheimer's Program at Soldiers' Home in Holyoke Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/sec-bigby-tours-innovative-alzheimers-program.html 2012-07-11T00:00:00Z 2012-07-11T00:00:00Z State Officials Announce First EEE-Positive Mosquitoes of the Season Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/first-eee-positive-mosquitos.html 2012-07-11T00:00:00Z 2012-07-11T00:00:00Z Veterans' families were hosted at Fort Independence Health and Human Services veterans http://www.mass.gov/veterans/press-releases/veterans-families-at-fort-independence.html 2012-07-05T00:00:00Z 2012-07-05T00:00:00Z State Public Health Officials Announce Season's First Positive Mosquito Sample for West Nile Virus Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/seasons-first-positive-mosquito-sample-for-wnv.html 2012-06-28T00:00:00Z 2012-06-28T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces $3 Million in Awards to Hospitals and Community Health Centers to Enhance Innovative Care Efforts Throughout the State Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/3m-in-awards-to-hospitals-and-community-health-centers.html 2012-06-26T00:00:00Z 2012-06-26T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Urge Residents to Take Precautions as Temperatures Continue to Climb Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/precautions-urged-as-temperatures-continue-to-climb-.html 2012-06-21T00:00:00Z 2012-06-21T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Health Care Cost Containment Measure to Serve 111,000 Dually Eligible Individuals Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/health-care-cost-containment-measure-to-serve-111000.html 2012-06-19T00:00:00Z 2012-06-19T00:00:00Z This Father’s Day, the Department of Children and Families Honors Commonwealth’s Foster and Adoptive Families Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/dcf-honors-foster-and-adoptive-families.html 2012-06-15T00:00:00Z 2012-06-15T00:00:00Z Congresswoman Tsongas Joins Health and Human Services Secretary Bigby in Lowell to Hear Success Stories from Transitional Assistance Clients Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/success-stories-from-transitional-assistance-clients.html 2012-06-12T00:00:00Z 2012-06-12T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Issues Summertime Safety Tips Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/summertime-safety-tips-issued.html 2012-06-08T00:00:00Z 2012-06-08T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Decline in Youth Bullying Rates and Drop in Alcohol and Tobacco Use Amongst Adolescents Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/decline-in-youth-bullying-rates-announced.html 2012-06-08T00:00:00Z 2012-06-08T00:00:00Z State Health Officials Revise Response Plans for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Massachusetts Health and Human Services dph http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/dph/response-plans-for-eastern-equine-encephalitis-revised.html 2012-06-06T00:00:00Z 2012-06-06T00:00:00Z Governor Patrick Signs VALOR Act to Increase Opportunities for Veterans Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/2012531-governor-signs-valor-act.html 2012-05-31T00:00:00Z 2012-05-31T00:00:00Z