12 Feb, 2025

BPHC to families: Stay up-to-date on COVID and flu vaccines this fall

Health The FDA and CDC are expected to approve updated COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. Sara Ruiz of Revere holding her 6-year-old, Andrew, while he gets his second COVID vaccination shot in January 2022. Barry Chin/Globe Staff With back-to-school season around the corner, Bostonians should plan to update their COVID-19 and flu vaccines, the […]

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Judge clears way for Massachusetts to begin capping number of migrant families offered shelter

Local News As of Wednesday, Massachusetts reported 7,388 families were enrolled in the state’s emergency shelter system, with 33 families enrolled just in the prior 24 hours. Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey talks about proposed legislation, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse in Boston. AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc, File By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press November 2, […]

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Mass General Brigham announces more than $500,000 in funding to help migrant families

Local News “We hope these funds will play a critical role in ensuring that families have their basic needs met.” Lane Turner / The Boston Globe, File Mass General Brigham announced on Tuesday it is committing more than $500,000 in funding to seven community-based organizations in order to assist migrant families arriving in the state.  […]

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