Two Dementia Programs at Burlington COA

Become a Dementia Friend and stay for Memory Cafe Kick Off

Burlington Spraying For Mosquitos After West Nile Discovery

The spraying is scheduled for Thursday, Burlington officials said Tuesday.

State Confirms Lahey Measles Case

Check the list of locations released by the state to see if you were in locations where you may have been exposed to the disease.

State Confirms West Nile Virus Case In Burlington

The mosquitoes were collected on Aug. 15; the state has since raised the West Vile risk throughout the region.

Lahey Hospital Trying To Confirm Case Of Measles

The patient was sen to Lahey Medical Center in Burlington after going to a Lexington Primary Care practice with a fever and rash on Aug. 20.

Lahey Gets $1 Million Grant For Robotic Surgery

This donation will support LHMC as it continues to grow its robotic program, providing funds to advance research and training opportunities.

Lahey In Burlington Screens 5000th Patient For Lung Cancer

It was the 1st facility in the U.S. to be designated an accredited Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology.

3 Healthy Holiday Tips

Yes -- we know -- "healthy" and "holiday" are two words that just don't look right together.

Burlington Turkey Trot Set For Nov. 18

Burlington Parks and Recreation will host their annual Turkey Trot 5K race on Saturday, November 18th.

Burlington residents supporting cancer care and research in B.A.A. Half Marathon®

Burlington residents supporting cancer care and research in B.A.A. Half Marathon®

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Among Nation's Most Wired Hospitals: Report

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center has been named among the nation’s most wired hospitals.

Lahey Hospital Among 10 Best Hospitals In Massachusetts: US News & World Report

U.S. News and World Report has released its 2017-18 rankings of best hospitals in the country.

Wait times try the patience of many patients

UBERDOC's first blog, responding to a Boston Globe article about wait times for patients.

Healthcare Just A Click Away!

Imagine being able to go online and seamlessly access a network of highly qualified local surgeons and specialists.

Burlington Runners Helping Kids Fight Cancer

Three Burlington residents will run in the Boston Marathon in support of MGH's pediatric cancer team.

Enroll in a RAD Self Defense Course This Winter

Sign-up for the Burlington Police Department's RAD program

Lahey Health, Beth Israel to Embark on Merger

The Burlington and Boston health systems finally appear poised to join forces in what could be the state's biggest merger in over 20 years.

The Opioid Epidemic's Effect on Burlington: Latest Data

A look at the town's most recent opioid-related death statistics.

Flu On the Rise in Massachusetts: Where to Get Your Shot in Burlington

The Department of Public Health announced that the instances of flu-like symptoms have gone up within the past seven days.

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Gets "A" Rating in Hospital Study

Good news for the Burlington-based hospital.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Mammogram Facilities Near Burlington

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are a few locations near Burlington offering mammography services near you.

Burlington to Host Flu Clinic in October

Here's what you need to know about the Burlington Board of Health's flu clinic.

Red Cross in Need of Blood and Platelet Donations: Where to Donate Blood in Burlington

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Red Cross is seeking blood and platelet donations. Here are some local blood drives.

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Profits Decrease Over 50 Percent in Fiscal Year 2015, State Report Finds

The Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis has released its report on the financial performance of the state's hospitals.

How Hard has Burlington Been Hit by the Opioid Epidemic? New Data Released

The Massachusetts DPH released updated opioid-related death statistics from 2015, as well as preliminary data for 2016.

Lahey Listed Among State's Top-10 Hospitals in U.S. News and World Report's Rankings

The list, released today, ranks the top 13 hospitals in the state.

DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Burlington

The Department of Environmental Protection is alerting several counties, including Middlesex, of unhealthy air quality levels.

How Many Opioid Deaths Occurred in Burlington Last Year? New Data Released

New data reveals the number of deaths due to opioids in Massachusetts last year, as well as preliminary data for 2016.

Hospital Safety Ratings Released: How Safe Are Burlington's Nearby Hospitals?

The Leapfrog Group announced its ratings Monday, which give hospitals a grade of A through F for patient safety.

Hospital Safety Rankings Released: How Did Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Score?

The Leapfrog Group announced its ratings Monday, which give hospitals a grade of A through F for patient safety.

Did Burlington Make the Healthiest Places to Live in Massachusetts List?

Check out the Top 10 healthiest counties in the Commonwealth.

Burlington Hospital Listed Among Top Hospitals

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center was one of only 20 hospitals in the state received either a four or five-star score.

Massachusetts is Among the Least Obese States

Residents are relatively healthy — weight-wise, anyway — well below the national obesity average. Find out which states are fattest.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Invade Massachusetts

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.

A Nutritionist's Grocery List

Curious about what a Nutritionist eats? Check out her grocery list!

Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred Hosting Informational Meeting

August 15, 2015 at 10:00 am

Half A Century of Help With Medicare

Medicare celebrates 50 years!

DA, MetroWest Medical Center Team Up To Keep Infants Safe

The Middlesex District Attroney Marian Ryan shared her Safe Babies, Safe Kids campaign.

Massachusetts Among Least Fattest States

A Gallup and Healthways report reveals the states with the highest and lowest obesity rates. Massachusetts is among the lowest.

Massachusetts Tops List of Bike-Friendly States

The Bay State ranked fourth in the nation as a bike-friendly state.