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Massachusetts Ranked #1 State in the Nation for Women’s and Children’s Health

10/07/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Massachusetts ranks among nation’s top states for health of women and children for 10th consecutive year

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State health officials announce 12th human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts

10/02/2026 Department of Public Health

WNV risk level raised to high in Milton and Quincy 

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Office of Problem Gambling Services expands support for people affected by gambling harm during recovery month

9/30/2026 Department of Public Health

New mobile app aids state’s helpline in providing 24/7 support to problem gamblers, their families

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State health officials announce three additional human cases of West Nile virus in Massachusetts

9/25/2026 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels remain moderate in most of the state

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Governor Healey Marks First Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day

9/23/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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State health officials announce season’s eighth human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts

9/18/2026 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels remain moderate in most of the state

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State health officials announce season’s seventh human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts

9/11/2026 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels now elevated to moderate in most of the state

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State health officials announce season’s sixth human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts 

9/04/2026 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels high in 11 communities 

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A New School Year, A Time-Tested Way to Protect Children

9/03/2026 Department of Public Health

Massachusetts pediatricians and public health officials urge families to follow AAP-recommended immunization schedule

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Governor Maura Healey Observes International Overdose Awareness Day

8/31/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

More than 20,000 purple flags honor Massachusetts residents lost to overdose

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State health officials announce additional human cases of West Nile virus in Massachusetts

8/31/2026 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels high in 7 communities, moderate in 206 others

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Governor Maura Healey Awards $17.9 Million to Improve Community Health Across Massachusetts

8/28/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding for 31 communities and organizations will expand access to healthy food, housing, behavioral health resources and supports for older adults

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Reminder: Governor Healey’s Order Protecting Massachusetts Residents from Dangerous Kratom Products Goes into Effect Today

8/28/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

State restricts the sale of kratom products that can have opioid-like effects; expands public education and treatment outreach

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State health officials announce season’s second human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts  

8/24/2026 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels elevated to high in seven communities

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State health officials announce season’s first human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts

8/20/2026 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels elevated to moderate in 70 additional communities