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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces New Leadership Team at Office for Refugees and Immigrants  

5/23/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Additional Outreach Efforts to Help Older Adults Maintain Health Care Coverage 

5/22/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $18.3M in Grants for Respite Initiatives  

5/09/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Promotes Mental Health Resources in Massachusetts with “Help is Here” Campaign  

5/09/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.75 Million for New Immigrant Assistance Services Program 

5/03/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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

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Governor Healey Announces Immediate Action to Protect Access to Medication Abortion in Massachusetts  

4/10/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.1 Million in Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residents at Substance Use Disorder Centers 

4/07/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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

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Dr. Robert Goldstein Appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health 

4/04/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Marks the Start of the MassHealth Eligibility Redeterminations Process 

3/29/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3 Million in Hospital to Home Partnership Program Grants  

3/20/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in Massachusetts  

3/15/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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

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Dr. Kiame Mahaniah and Mary McGeown Appointed Executive Office of Health and Human Services Undersecretaries 

3/14/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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

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Audrey Morse Gasteier Named Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Connector  

3/09/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll File Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, Tax Relief and Housing Bills  

3/01/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

“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