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CVS & Walgreens Have Wasted Nearly 130,000 Vaccine Doses, According to Report

GoLocalWorcester News Team

A study published Monday by Kaiser Health News (KHN) says that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] recorded 182,874 wasted vaccine doses as of late March, three months into United States' effort to vaccinate people against the coronavirus.

Weiss: Midterm Elections Can Impact Social Security’s Long-Term Survival

Herb Weiss, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

After just weeks celebrating the 53rd Anniversary of Medicare to score political points, Democrats, aging groups and Social Security Advocates put 83 candles on a cake...

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Worcester

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced that West Nile Virus has been found in mosquitos collected in Worcester and that the risk level...

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Worcester

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Worcester and that the risk...

Weiss: Report Finds Major Flaws, Calls for Improvements in Medicare Plan Finder Tool

Herb Weiss, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

When shopping around for the best Medicare coverage options in fee-to-service and Medicare Parts C and D, beneficiaries are often told they can rely on...

MA Dept. of Health Highlights Dangers of Vape Pens & E-Cigarettes in New Campaign

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has launched its first statewide public information campaign to highlight the dangers of vape pens and e-cigarettes...

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Worcester, Auburn

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from both Worcester and Auburn.

LEAD Celebrates Debut of Camper Mental Health Certification

GoLocalWorcester News Team

LEAD is celebrating the debut of Camper Mental Health Certification (CMHC). CMHC is a 2-hour training program that introduces camp counselors and staff to...

Fallon/OrNda Community Health Fund Awards $185K to Improve Access to Healthcare

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation announced the awardees of the Fallon/OrNda Community Health Fund.

Weiss: AARP Gives Us a Snapshot of the Millennial Caregiver

Herb Weiss, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

AARP’s latest caregiver report places the spotlight on the Millennial generation, those born between 1980 and 1996, ages 22 to 38 in 2018. “Millennials: The Emerging Generation...

Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths Decline in MA, Says New Report

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Opioid-related overdose deaths declined by an estimated five percent over the first three months of 2017, while the number of overdose deaths where fentanyl was present...

Weiss: A Storm Cloud Looms Over Older Americans Month

Herb Weiss, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

Two years after President John F. Kennedy had formally designated May as “Senior Citizens Month” at a meeting of the National Council of...

Weiss: In 2050, Where Have All the Family Caregivers Gone?

Herb Weiss, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

The year 2030 marks an important demographic turning point in U.S. history according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 National Population Projections, released...

Weiss: House Fails to Pass GOP’s Balanced Budget Amendment

Herb Weiss, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

Following the recent passage of the $ 1.3 trillion omnibus government spending bill and the massive GOP tax cut bill that added more than a $1 trillion to...

Alzheimer’s Association to Host Free Talk in Worcester on New Research

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Alzheimer’s Association is set to host an AlzTalks regional research presentation in Worcester.

Weiss: With Tax Day Looming, Watch Out for IRS Imposters

Herb Weiss, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

With the April 15 tax filing deadline just around the corner, AARP’s Fraud Watch Network is gearing up to keep taxpayers from falling...

MA Ranked Among Worst States for Doctors

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Massachusetts is one of the worst states in the country for doctors. According to a recent stiudy completed by WalletHub, Massachusetts...

Harrington HealthCare System to Open New Office in Connecticut

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Harrington HealthCare System is opening a new office in Putnam Connecticut.

Weiss: New Report Says Alzheimer’s Disease Is Now Major Public Health Issue

Herb Weiss, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

For the second consecutive year, total payments to care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will surpass $277 billion, which includes an increase...

Reliant Medical Group Welcomes Heveron to Department of Pediatrics

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Reliant Medical Group has announced that Karen Heveron, MD has joined the organization’s Department of Pediatrics.

MA Health Connector Announces Partnership With New England Business Association

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The Massachusetts Health Connector for Business and the New England Business Association announced a partnership to make it easier for Massachusetts...