Worcester Lake Reopens After Cyanobacteria Closure

The body of water is set to reopen three months after elevated cyanobacteria levels forced the city to close it to recreation.

Worcester County Man Is The 7th West Nile Virus Case In MA

The new case and rising West Nile activity led the state to place Worcester and most Massachusetts communities at moderate risk.

Worcester Announces Mosquito Spraying Dates For September

The September schedule follows multiple West Nile virus-positive mosquito samples in the city.

Worcester EMS Seeks Paramedics For In-Home Care Program

The agency is recruiting paramedics to provide advanced care to medically complex patients in their homes.

Worcester Beach Reopens After E. Coli Closure

Bacteria levels prompted officials to close the swimming area for nearly a week.

Fifth Worcester Mosquito Sample Positive For West Nile Virus, Spraying Schedule

No human cases have been detected and Worcester’s West Nile virus risk level remains moderate.

Worcester Reservoir Closed Again Due To Cyanobacteria

The body of water is closed to recreational use again after testing detected potentially harmful cyanobacteria.

More Worcester Mosquitoes Test For WNV, Spraying Scheduled

At this time, no human cases were detected, and the city's WNV risk remains moderate.

Worcester Beach Closed After E. Coli Detected

Testing found elevated levels of E. coli bacteria in the water, according to city officials.

Indian Lake Closed After Cyanobacteria Exceeds Health Threshold

Testing results showed cyanobacteria densities above the state’s recreational public health threshold.

Third Worcester Mosquito Sample Positive For West Nile Virus

Worcester's West Nile virus risk level was raised to moderate.

Restrictions Lifted Near 15K-Gallon Sewer Overflow In Worcester

Fishing and swimming restrictions were in place near a section of Lake Quinsigamond after a sewer overflow on Friday morning.

Worcester Reservoir Closed Due To Cyanobacteria

The body of water is closed to swimming, boating and fishing until further notice.

Second Worcester Mosquito Sample Positive For West Nile Virus

Officials said that the city's West Nile virus risk level remains low.

Worcester To Treat Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake For Algae

Worcester will treat Coes Reservoir and Indian Lake next week as part of a preventative effort to control algae growth.

Invasive Aquatic Plant Treatment Set For Coes Reservoir In Worcester

The northern section of Coes Reservoir will be treated as part of an effort to control an invasive aquatic plant.

Milford Mosquito Spraying Dates Set For July

Mosquito control crews are scheduled to be in Milford on four dates in July to respond to resident concerns.

UMass Memorial Health Earns LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care Recognition

The Worcester-based health system has earned top national recognition.

New Primary Care Providers Coming To Worcester County UMass Memorial Site

UMass Memorial Health-Harrington Hospital is adding four primary care providers.

Worcester Man Dies After Being Struck By Car On Hope Ave

A 62-year-old died after a fatal crash on Sunday.

Worcester Housing Authority Installs Life Saving Devices Around City

The devices were installed at five buildings to expand emergency access for residents and visitors.

Nurses Organize Pickets Across 5 UMass Memorial Hospitals

The events aim to raise public awareness about ongoing contract negotiations across the hospital campuses.

Central MA Health Foundation Has New Director Of Programs

The organization has granted over $62 million to 250 organizations since it launched in 1999.

Measles At 33-Year High: See Risk Level In Worcester County

Vaccination rates are waning nationwide: See the data and risk level for Worcester County.

Worcester-based Organizations Receive Grants For Perinatal Health

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation announced more than $770,000 in grant funding to support 15 organizations.

Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh To Retire

He has held the position for over 12 years.

Free Health Screening Event Coming To Worcester Barbershop

UMass Chan Medical School students will conduct the screenings.

MA Medical School Gets $2M From CDC To Study GLP-1 Lifestyle Changes

GLP-1s like Ozempic are drugs that regulate blood sugar and appetite by increasing insulin secretion, and have been used for weight loss.

UMass Chan Medical Students Volunteer At Community Bike Shop

Through Worcester Earn-a-Bike, a nearly 25-year-old program, volunteers can earn free bikes by helping out.

Free Dental Clinic Coming To DCU Center For Patients In Need

The clinic will serve patients aged 18 or older who are uninsured, underinsured, or unable to access dental services.

UMass Memorial Medical Center Has New Chief of Cardiac Surgery

He brings years of experience as a surgeon.

Quinsigamond Community College Offers Free Dental Services To Seniors, Veterans

The clinic will offer dental assessments, teeth cleaning, x-rays and fluoride treatments.

Worcester West Nile Virus Risk Raised To High After 6 MA Cases

More than 400 mosquito samples in Massachusetts have tested positive for the virus.

Worcester Lake To Undergo Algae Treatment

The city is urging residents to stay out of the water during the treatment.

Human West Nile Virus Case Detected In Worcester

A wide-area pesticide spray has been scheduled.

West Nile Virus Detected In Worcester Mosquitoes, Spraying Scheduled

Here are the areas that will be sprayed.

Massachusetts Grandfather Denied COVID Vaccine Coverage Despite Gov. Healey's Order

George Jenkins is a 70-year-old grandfather from Worcester who takes his health seriously. He eats a balanced diet and practices tai chi.

Teddy Bear Clinic For Children At UMass Memorial Health

Kids are invited to bring their teddy bear or doll for a checkup.

City Launches Dashboard For Maternal, Child Health

The tool was created with the hopes of improving outcomes mothers, infants and families across the city.

West Nile Virus Detected In Worcester Mosquitoes, Spraying Scheduled

There will be a wide-area pesticide spray in the city on Tuesday.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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