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Sepsis is a medical emergency caused by the body’s response to infection, and when left untreated, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. It can be caused by almost any infection, and anyone can develop an infection in their body, but …Continue Reading Working Together to Prevent Sepsis
The September monthly meeting of the Public Health Council featured an update from Public Health Commissioner Bharel followed by a vote on final regulations and two informational updates for the Council from DPH subject matter experts. First, Public Health Commissioner Bharel provided an update on …Continue Reading Highlights of the September 11 Public Health Council Meeting
The August monthly meeting of the Public Health Council featured an update from the Public Health Commissioner on the latest quarterly data on rates of opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts, a vote on a Determination of Need request, and a pair of informational presentations from …Continue Reading Highlights of the August 21 Public Health Council Meeting
The July monthly meeting of the Public Health Council featured a series of informational updates from DPH subject matter experts: Overview of Health Care Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals, 2018 Overview of Massachusetts Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination in Health Care Facilities, 2018 Overview …Continue Reading Highlights of the July 10th Public Health Council Meeting
“Hi, I’m Jackie Bradley, Jr. of the Boston Red Sox, and this is my wife Erin,” begins the Gold Glove All-Star center-fielder. “The stigma of drug addiction can keep people from seeking the treatment they need,” continues Erin. “That’s why WE SUPPORT a state without …Continue Reading Now at Bat, In the Fight Against Addiction
The June monthly meeting of the Public Health Council featured a vote on one Determination of Need (DoN) request and a pair of informational presentations from DPH leadership. First, the Council took up a DoN request from Natick Surgery Center LLC for a substantial change in …Continue Reading Highlights of the June 12th Public Health Council Meeting
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The July monthly meeting of the Public Health Council featured a series of informational updates from DPH subject matter experts: Overview of Health Care Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals, 2018 Overview of Massachusetts Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination in Health Care Facilities, 2018 Overview …Continue Reading Highlights of the July 10th Public Health Council Meeting
“Hi, I’m Jackie Bradley, Jr. of the Boston Red Sox, and this is my wife Erin,” begins the Gold Glove All-Star center-fielder. “The stigma of drug addiction can keep people from seeking the treatment they need,” continues Erin. “That’s why WE SUPPORT a state without …Continue Reading Now at Bat, In the Fight Against Addiction
The August monthly meeting of the Public Health Council featured an update from the Public Health Commissioner on the latest quarterly data on rates of opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts, a vote on a Determination of Need request, and a pair of informational presentations from …Continue Reading Highlights of the August 21 Public Health Council Meeting
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