Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Waltham Substance Use Council Host Recovery Month Events

September is Recovery Month, and there are multiple opportunities to make yourself more aware of addiction and recovery topics locally.

Swimming Lessons At Massachusetts YMCAs Teach Confidence And Safety In The Water

"Drowning is one of the number one leading causes of death, especially in children under ages 13, 14," said instructor Megan Roderick.

MA Saw A Drop In Overdose Deaths In 2023. What About Waltham?

Massachusetts opioid overdose deaths increased every year between 2019 and 2022, but dropped in 2023. Did Waltham follow the trend?

Don't Eat Fish From Charles River, MA Says. What It Means For Waltham

A public health advisory was issued after state officials found that fish in the river were contaminated with PFAS.

Syphilis Cases Rising In MA And US, New CDC Report Finds

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the rate of infectious syphilis cases increased 9 percent in 2022.

Blood Donations Fall To Emergency Levels: Where To Donate In Waltham

The weather has canceled hundreds of blood donations across the country in January, leaving hospitals in dire need of blood.

Old Cannonballs Found By Construction Crews In Waltham

A Hazmat team was also sent to the scene due to concerns about environmental hazards, but none were detected.

Invasive Tick Species Spreading In MA, CDC Says: What To Know

The ticks were found locally in Martha's Vineyard this summer, but concern about its presence is growing again across the country.

Team Chowder for the Samaritans

An interview with Carrie Howder, 5K Runner

CSL Opens Waltham Vaccine Research, Development Facility

A ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday served as the official opening of the facility at 225 Wyman St. Here's what to know.

Charles River Community Health To Host Waltham COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

The March 23 clinic is open to all community members. No appointment, insurance, or ID is required.

Clark Announces $2 Million for Health Equity in MA-5

Clark Announces More Than $2 Million for Health Equity in Cambridge, Framingham, and Waltham

UPDATE: Waltham Health Department No Longer Offering Free COVID Tests

The Waltham Health Department has run out of their stock of free COVID-19 tests, officials said.

Waltham Health Department Giving Out Free COVID-19 Tests

Residents can pick up the tests at 119 School Street beginning Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Waltham Public Schools To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This November

The clinics will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Monday, Nov. 14.

Clark, Warren, Becerra Laud Inflation Reduction Act Wins for Seniors

Clark, Warren, & Becerra joined AARP advocates, patients, & community providers for a roundtable discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act.

Waltham’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops To 7.75%

This week, the City of Waltham reported a two-week case count of 159 compared to last week's case count of 179.

Waltham's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Lowers To 8.32%, Cases Decrease

This week, Waltham reported a two-week case count of 189 compared to last week’s count of 200.

West Nile Virus Mosquito Sample Reported In Waltham

Despite the positive sample, WNV risk in Waltham is still set to low, or unlikely.

Waltham's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 8.88%

This week, Waltham reported a two-week case count of 200. The total positive test count was 227.

Waltham's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 7.61%, Cases Increase

This week, the City of Waltham reported a two-week case count of 200 compared to last week's case count of 181.

New Community Behavioral Health Center To Open In Waltham

The facility will broaden access for people seeking treatment for mental health conditions and substance use disorder.

Waltham's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 5.86%

This week, the City of Waltham reported a two-week case count of 181 compared to last week's case count of 171.

Waltham’s African Cultural Services To Receive Vaccine Equity Funding

Seventy-two community- and faith-based organizations, including African Cultural Services, will receive a total of $5.9 million.

Waltham Health Department To Give Out Free COVID-19 Test Kits

The test kits can be picked up at 119 School Street starting Wednesday, June 29.

Waltham’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 6.22%, Cases Decrease

This week, the City of Waltham reported a two-week case count of 351 compared to last week's case count of 466.

Waltham Health Department Offering Free COVID-19 Tests To Residents

The test kits can be picked up at 119 School Street from Monday, May 23 through Friday, May 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Waltham’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Now At 4.36%, Cases Rise

This week, the City of Waltham reported a two-week case count of 523 compared to last week's case count of 455.

Waltham’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises To 3.49%

This week, the City of Waltham reported a two-week case count of 455 compared to last week's case count of 323.

Waltham Reaches 3.15% COVID-19 Positivity Rate, Cases Rise

This week, the City of Waltham reported a two-week case count of 323 compared to last week's case count of 288.

Waltham's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Still On The Rise, Cases Decrease

This week, the City of Waltham reported a two-week case count of 288 compared to last week's case count of 316.

Waltham's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Increases To 2.49%

This week, the City of Waltham reported a two-week case count of 316 compared to last week's case count of 269.

Waltham Health Department To Host Vaccine Clinics April 11 & 12

The clinics will offer first, second, and booster doses of the Moderna vaccine to anyone age 18 and older.

Waltham Research Center Recruiting Migraine Patients Ages 12-17

MedVadis Research’s new clinical research study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational migraine treatment.

Waltham Health Department To Host Vaccine Clinic March 28

The clinic will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at Government Center.

Where To Get Free Covid-19 Tests In Waltham Feb. 28 to March 4

The City of Waltham is still offering free at-home testing kits to residents this week.

Waltham Health Department Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate

Face coverings will now be optional in all indoor public spaces within the city.

Waltham’s PhysicianOne Urgent Care Now Offering 24/7 Telehealth

The new services are part of an effort to fill gaps in health care accessibility.

Where To Get Free Covid-19 Tests In Waltham Feb. 21-24

The City of Waltham is still offering free at-home testing kits to residents this week.

Where To Get Free Covid-19 Tests, Vaccines In Waltham This Week

The City of Waltham is still offering free COVID-19 resources to residents the week of Feb. 14.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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