The declaration will facilitate and expedite the use of resources to protect residents from the spread of COVID-19, the city said.
The city closed more buildings Friday after canceling school for two weeks.
All large city- or school-sponsored events over the next month will be canceled.
It is the first known positive case in the city.
A Tennessee man was diagnosed with the first coronavirus case in that state after traveling to Boston.
Free naloxone will be available for those at risk of overdosing or witnessing an overdose.
Medford health officials took part in a teleconference with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Monday.
A new ambulatory surgery center and lobby will be installed at Lawrence Memorial Hospital over the next 11 months.
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The City of Medford is now offering a program to increase community access to naloxone, a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose.
A new officer has been added to the Health and Human Services Division of the Medford Police Department.
The 16,000-square-foot facility will offer same-day surgical procedures and is part of MelroseWakefield's plan to expand its urgent care.
The survey, conducted in February, found up to 28 percent of high schoolers had vaped over the previous month.
Here's where spraying will be done in the coming days.
Please bring health insurance cards and wear short sleeves. Most health insurance accepted.
More hospitals are offering palliative transport to the parents of dying children so that their children can die at home.
The federal government has updated how it evaluates nursing homes. Here are the ratings for Medford.
Migraine headaches are a common neurological disorder affecting as many as 40 million Americans.
A minor league baseball team has banned peanuts from its games. Dr. Eric Samuel weighs in on peanut allergies - causes, treatments and tips
The Medford Police Department and Board of Health are teaming up with the DEA for National Drug Take Back Day.
If you see helicopters flying overhead this week, this might be why.
Medford first responders said they arrived at a woman's home and found her cradling her newborn with the umbilical cord still attached.
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The city filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the companies it holds responsible for the opioid crisis.
Boston Magazine is out with its 2019 list of the best doctors in the Boston area. See which Medford doctors made the cut.
It is one of six states to report "widespread" flu. Health officials say it's not too late to get your flu shot.
MelroseWakefield Healthcare announced the changes this week, citing low usage of emergency services at Lawrence Memorial.
Edward Butler, MD, infectious diseases specialist at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, offers the following 4 things to know about West Nile Virus
Health officials are advising residents to take precautions.
Tomorrow's class is part of a weekly program that runs all summer through September 1.
The money will be used to support caregiver education, renovations and other community health initiatives.
Medford native Steve Stabile, who expects to open a gym on Salem Street this fall, has ambitious goals for the next several years.
Hallmark Health System, which has hospital and medical centers north of Boston, has rebranded itself.
The first public meeting was held this week to discuss plans for a new standalone facility on the hospital campus.
Joining a gym in 2018? Here are some of the highest-rated fitness centers around.
Health officials in Medford created the initiative to support those struggling with addiction, as well as their family and friends.
Yes -- we know -- "healthy" and "holiday" are two words that just don't look right together.
Medford residents supporting cancer care and research in B.A.A. Half Marathon®
Patients are really excited about the opportunity to take charge of their healthcare with UBERDOC.
Here are some tips to avoid contracting the virus.