Newton's West Nile Virus Risk Raised To High

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health elevated the city's risk level after the human case was confirmed last week.

Newton Lake Reopens After Temporary Closure

The body of water was closed due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.

Newton's Crystal Lake Remains Closed Due To High Bacteria Levels

The beach was initially closed las week after a confirmation sample taken during weekly routine testing exceeded safe levels for E. Coli.

Newton Students Earn CPR Certification Through Youth-Led Initiative

Students received certificates during a recognition ceremony attended by family members, volunteers and local officials.

Review Finds No Workplace Link To Newton-Wellesley Nurses' Brain Tumors: Report

The review was conducted by a Harvard Medical School professor.

Opioid-combatting Nonprofit Appoints Newton Resident As Next Board Leader

A Somerville resident was also named one of the board's newest members.

Newton High School Student Creates Application to Help Those With Type 1 Diabetes

Aaron Prager has been managing his ailment for years, and wanted to improve his life and others

10-year-old Stroke Survivor Overcoming Physical Challenges In Newton

Burt Wu suffered a life-altering stroke as a baby.

Newton Supermarket Reopens After Brief Asbestos Scare

The grocery store was closed for one day.

Newton Supermarket Closed Due To Potential Health Hazard: Report

The local location of this popular grocery store chain had to be shut down earlier this week.

New Primary Care Clinic Launches In Newton: Report

The clinic is the newest location from Revere Medical.

Newton Lake Reopens After Bacteria-related Closure

Crystal Lake was temporarily closed earlier this month due to the presence of dangerous algae.

Newton Lake Closed Due To Dangerous Algae

The city's Health and Human Services Department has restricted access and advised residents.

3rd Party Studies Conclude Hospital Not Cause Of Brain Tumors: Report

A total of seven nurses were diagnosed with brain tumors recently.

Newton Hospital Claims Is Not The Cause For Brain Tumors: Report

The hospital conducted an investigation after five nurses were found to have brain tumors.

Brain Tumors Found In 5 Newton Hospital Nurses: Report

The nurses all work on the same floor at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Newton-Wellesley Nurses Reach Contract Agreement After Strike Threat

The three-year contract was reached after thorough negotiations with Mass General Brigham.

2 New West Nile Virus Cases; Brookline, Newton Added To High-Risk List

Nine Greater Boston cities and towns were added to the state Department of Public Health "high-risk" list on Tuesday.

Newton Wellesley Hospital Among Best For Patient Safety, Experience

Healthgrades announced the new set of rankings on Tuesday.

Newton-Wellesley Patients Now Have Access To Home Hospital Services

Offered through Mass General Brigham, the concept of home hospital care gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Climbs In U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The hospital is ranked #6 overall in the Boston Metro Area and #8 in Massachusetts.

State To Conduct Invasive Special Control Work In Charles River

Work will take place on Thursday, Aug. 3 from Commonwealth Avenue Bridge in Newton to the Moody Street Dam in Waltham.

Newton-Wellesley Receives Awards From American Heart Association

The hospital received three 2023 “Get With The Guidelines” awards for excellence in treating heart failure, stroke, and atrial fibrillation.

Newton-Wellesley Named Among Top 100 Cancer Hospitals In America

Newton-Wellesley was ranked 96th of the 175 hospitals that made the list.

Newton Hospital Earns ‘A’ Grade In National Health Care Safety Rating

The healthcare nonprofit Leapfrog Group's spring 2023 hospital safety rankings grade dozens of hospitals in Massachusetts.

Newton’s Rochelle Walensky Resigns From CDC As Pandemic Wanes: Report

Walensky’s last day will be June 30, according to AP.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Named Among Best Hospitals By Newsweek

Newton-Wellesley ranked 85th out of 414 American hospitals rated on the publication’s U.S.-based list.

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinics Planned At Newton Library

The clinics are open to anyone older than six months.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Recognized With Women's Choice Awards

Newton-Wellesley Hospital received awards recognizing care provided for female patients in six specialty areas.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Awarded ‘A' Grade for Safety

The Leapfrog Group has a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Helping Firefighters Combat Heart Disease

Earlier this month, experts from NWH visited the Waltham Fire Department for a session focused on healthy eating and cooking.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Remembers Lives Lost To Opioid Overdoses

As a visual reminder of the seriousness of the opioid epidemic, 2,290 purple flags were placed on the hospital campus.

Where To Get The New COVID-19 Booster Vaccine In Newton

Right now, the clinics will only offer the updated Pfizer boosters for ages 12 and up.

Newton's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops To 4.91%

This week, the City of Newton reported a two-week case count of 165 compared to last week's case count of 225.

Newton’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 6.65%, Cases Increase

This week, Newton reported a two-week case count of 239 compared to last week’s count of 224.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Named One Of The Best In State: U.S. News

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals in 15 specialties and 19 procedures and conditions to find which have the best specialty care.

Newton's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Falls to 5.2%

This week, Newton reported a positive test count of 264. The total two-week positive case number was 224.

Newton's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 6.78%, Cases Decrease

This week, the City of Newton reported a two-week case count of 258 compared to last week's case count of 299.

Newton’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 6.56%, Cases Plateau

This week, the City of Newton reported a two-week case count of 299 compared to last week's case count of 301.

Chestnut Hill Wegmans Recalls Vidalia Onions Over Listeria Concerns

According to the company, the affected product was sold in stores June 23-24.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.