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Governor Healey Orders Statewide Maternal Health Review to Ensure Equitable Care in All Communities  

9/22/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Orders an immediate review of health services access in Northern Worcester County in wake of Leominster maternity closure

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Office for Refugees and Immigrants to Provide Additional Legal Support for New Arrivals in the State’s Shelter System 

9/21/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Beginning September 19, new program enables refugee resettlement agencies to increase legal services for families navigating the work authorization process

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $20M to Community Health Centers for Climate-focused Capital Improvement Projects 

9/21/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Grants will enable Community Health Centers in Massachusetts to invest in technology that addresses climate effects on health

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Staverne Miller Appointed Acting Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families 

9/21/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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John Oliveira Appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind  

9/14/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Recognizes Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month  

8/31/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces 3,000 Awardees of the MA Repay Student Loan Repayment Program  

8/21/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

$140.9M in awards granted to primary care and behavioral health providers to strengthen workforce so Massachusetts residents can receive care when and where they need it

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Healey-Driscoll Administration and Wu Administration Receive Nearly $2 Million in Federal Funding to Support Migrant Housing  

8/18/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Federal Emergency Management Agency approved a joint application from the City of Boston and sub-applicant Executive Office of Health and Human Services for shelter services

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Governor Healey Declares State of Emergency, Calls for Support for Newly Arriving Migrant Families  

8/08/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Administration calls on federal government to expedite funding and work authorizations Migrant Families Relief Fund established by United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Boston Foundation to support new arrivals Additional ways to help available at mass.

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La Gobernadora Healey declara estado de emergencia, y pide apoyar a las familias migrantes recién llegadas  

8/08/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

La administración hace un llamado al gobierno federal para más fondos estatales y aceleración del proceso de permisos de trabajo Fondo de ayuda para inmigrantes por parte de United Way of Massachusetts Bays y Boston Foundation serán implementados para

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Posts for Public Comment an Amendment to MassHealth’s 1115 Demonstration to Improve Access to Care and Advance Health Equity 

8/02/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Proposed amendment will provide support for justice-involved individuals, strengthen coverage for existing members, and provide other beneficial changes

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Second Family Welcome Center to Further Expand Services for Families Experiencing Homelessness 

7/31/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Family Welcome Center in Quincy will connect families with basic necessities, services, and shelter; Dorm on campus will also serve as temporary shelter

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Massachusetts Selected for a Multi-State, Multi-Payer Initiative to Strengthen Primary Care 

6/28/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

CMS will partner with Massachusetts to implement a new model to enhance access, quality of primary care, and improve health outcomes

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Expansion of Services and Shelter for Families Experiencing Homelessness  

6/23/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Family Welcome Center in Allston will serve as a central entry point to connect families with basic necessities, services, and shelter at Joint Base Cape Cod

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Reaffirms Protections for Gender-Affirming Care Providers and Patients  

6/22/2023 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary Walsh, Commissioner Goldstein, and Assistant Secretary Levine led a roundtable discussion with Massachusetts providers and advocates