First Animal Case Of West Nile Virus In MA For 2025

Health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.

Planet Fitness Opens Third Location In Worcester

The fitness center is offering a deal for new members.

Worcester Street Renamed To Honor Teen Who Died After "One Chip Challenge"

Harris died of cardiopulmonary arrest "in the setting of recent ingestion of a food substance with high capsaicin concentration."

Voices of Support: Real Stories from Mental Health Family Caregivers

Family members of people living with mental health conditions will share their experiences as caregivers or supporters and their journeys.

UMass Chan Hosting Lecture On Firefighter Mental Health

The Last Call Organization is helping host the lecture on issues firefighters may face when they're not battling five-alarm blazes.

Chan Medical School Chancellor Addresses NIH Funding Cuts

Chan Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins panned the NIH's new funding policy to cap indirect costs.

New Planet Fitness Coming To Downtown Worcester: Report

The gym, known for its low monthly rates, will open a third location in Worcester.

Harrington Hospital Celebrates New ICU Unit

Bigger rooms with increased capacities for equipment and procedures are just some of Harrington Hospital's new ICU unit's accommodations.

Worcester’s Hospitals Reach Health Insurance Deals: Report

Saint Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial Health recently finalized deals with a group of insurance and commercial product providers.

Saint Vincent Nurses Claim Understaffing Caused Deaths: Report

Nurses from Saint Vincent hospital said gaps in patient care that led to two deaths stemmed from understaffing.

Worcester Nursing Students Celebrate Graduation

Quinsigamond Community College’s nursing graduates celebrated with a traditional pinning ceremony, and will soon begin their careers.

Worcester Teen In Coma For Nearly A Month After Being Struck By SUV

"She tried to cross the road, but there was a driver overspeeding in the left lane and hit her," here brother Jok said.

West Nile Appears In New Worcester Neighborhood

Several West Nile samples have been found in the Institute Park area, now Worcester's west side has a confirmed sample.

First MA Eastern Equine Encephalitis Case Of 2024 Confirmed

The man in his 80s is the first person to contract EEE this summer, and the first human case since 2020.

Air Quality Advisory In MA As Wildfire Smoke Enters Region

Air quality will be lower across Massachusetts Friday, but especially in central and western parts of the state.

Lake Quinsigamond Fish Advisory Over PFAS Tightened: DPH

In most cases, locals should avoid eating fish caught in the lake due to suspected high levels of PFAS chemicals.

More Mosquitoes In Worcester Test Positive For West Nile: State

The Worcester area is at elevated risk for West Nile compared to many other parts of the state.

No Swimming At Indian Lake Due To Harmful Algae

A cyanobacteria bloom in the lake might contain toxins that can make people and pets very sick.

West Nile Virus In Worcester: Mosquito Sample Tests Positive

The sample was found near downtown Worcester. Extra mosquito spraying will happen Thursday.

UMass Chan Ranked Among Best Medical Schools In Nation: U.S. News

The T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School itself was ranked best in the Northeast for primary care education.

First MA Measles Case Since 2020 Confirmed: DPH

The Worcester County resident contracted measles after traveling abroad, state health officials said.

Unhealthy Air Alert Issued In Worcester, Middlesex Counties

High ozone levels will reduce air quality in some parts of Massachusetts Tuesday, alongside stifling temperatures.

Scope Of Worcester Rental Registry Reduced After Landlord Revolt

Owner-occupied properties will be exempt from the registry, but a chief city inspector said those types of properties aren't always safer.

Ephemeral 'Surface Scums' Detected At Indian Lake

The Indian Lake scums likely aren't harmful, and won't be around for long.

Air Quality Alert In Worcester County As Heat Peaks: MassDEP

Sensitive groups like children, older people and people with chronic lung diseases should take precautions Wednesday.

Harris Wolobah Died Due To Spicy Chip Eaten During 'Challenge'

Harris Wolobah died after eating a single Paqui chip as part of the company's social media marketing.

MA AG Sues Septic Company Over Waste Dumped Into Blackstone Wetlands

The dumping contributed to "dangerously high levels of fecal" bacteria in wetlands near drinking water wells, the lawsuit says.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Responsibly

Tips For The Holiday From Recovery Centers of America at Westminster

Lifeguard Jobs In Massachusetts: DCR Offering $1,250 Bonuses In 2024

Massachusetts state beaches, pools and freshwater beaches need scores of lifeguards for the 2024 season.

First MA Overdose Prevention Center May Open In Worcester

The Board of Health approved the center, now state health officials will step in for final authorization.

Lake Quinsigamond E.coli Levels Recede After Sewage Spill

Nearly 200,000 gallons of sewage entered the lake last week after a pipe malfunction.

Lake Quinsigamond Sewage Overflow: 193,000 Gallons Released

The leak on Tuesday evening happened near the pump station that was the source of a 6 million gallon spill in 2022.

Solution For Worcester Rat Problem Again Sought By Council

A hot topic for Worcester City Councilors scurries back this week, this time with a request to extinguish the rodent population for good.

Conditions At Worcester Nursing Home 'Deeply Troubling': Report

A Worcester nursing home came under fire following a two-year investigation by the Disability Law Center.

Worcester Nurses' Union Says Staff Cuts Jeopardize Patient Safety

The St. Vincent Hospital nurses say over 500 complaints were logged in a six-month period about conditions that risked patient safety.

Consider Dry January To Start Off A Healthy 2024

Recovery Centers of America Shares Tips

RCA in Westminster Highlights Outpatient Treatment

Goal is to Support Seasonal Sobriety

Advice For People In Recovery To Prepare For The Holiday Season

Recovery Centers of America at Westminster Provides Strategies To Help

Recovery Centers of America Shares Sober October Advice

How to prepare for the holiday season and addiction recovery

West Nile Found Again In Worcester's Grafton Hill Neighborhood

This is the fourth positive West Nile sample found in Worcester this summer. Extra mosquito spraying is coming this week.