News and Announcements

Cristina Aguilera Sandoval, Ronnie Millar and Susan Church will spearhead efforts to ensure that refugees and immigrants in Massachusetts are met with comprehensive, compassionate, and culturally appropriate services and supports

MassHealth awards $1.25 million in grant funding to 23 faith- and community-based organizations

Funds will create or enhance respite models for care of individuals with complex needs in innovative ways

Governor Healey declared May Mental Health Awareness Month at Riverside Community Behavioral Health Center in Milford

Partnership with MIRA Coalition will help up to 800 newly arrived immigrants in Massachusetts

Funds will improve access to recovery support services for Deaf and hard of hearing residents

Secretary Walsh joined community leaders and partners in Chelsea to raise awareness about how to maintain health care coverage; Yearlong redetermination process begins April 1

Grants support improved discharge process from hospitals to help ease capacity constraints while supporting patients in returning to their communities

Administration also files legislation to extend certain staffing flexibilities for health care providers; Will rescind vaccine mandate for Executive Branch employees on May 11

Kiame Mahaniah will serve as Undersecretary for Health and Mary McGeown will serve as Undersecretary for Human Services

“Meeting the Moment: Strong Economy. Livable Communities. Sustainable Future”: Healey-Driscoll Administration’s $55.5 billion budget makes historic investments in education, transportation, climate action, and workforce development