Enlarge this image As part of his pediatric practice, Dr. Safdar Medina treats opioid use disorder. During a recent appointment at a…
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Don’t call it ‘vegan’ and other tips from hospitals to get people to eat less meat
by Martha Bebinger August 11, 2023Enlarge this image Michael Hawley, general manager of the kitchen at Faulkner Hospital, places roasted tomatoes into a pot as he prepares…
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When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat?
by Martha Bebinger August 4, 2023Enlarge this image Dr. Rebecca Rogers practices primary care at the Cambridge Health Alliance in Somerville, Mass. During a recent appointment, she…
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When illness or death leave craft projects unfinished, these strangers step in to help
by Martha Bebinger July 25, 2023Enlarge this image John Shambroom and Loose Ends volunteer Jan Rohwetter examine the rug Shambroom’s wife, Donna Savastio, couldn’t finish due to…
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A roadblock to life-saving addiction treatment is gone. Now what?
by Martha Bebinger March 6, 2023Enlarge this image Registered nurse Jamie Simmons speaks with a patient during an appointment at the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center…
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One state looks to get kids in crisis out of the ER — and back home
by Martha Bebinger February 9, 2023Enlarge this image Laura Polizoti, a family intervention specialist at Youth Villages, discusses strategies with Haley that would be more beneficial for…
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Hospitals have specialists on call for lots of diseases — but not addiction. Why not?
by Martha Bebinger September 30, 2022Enlarge this image David Cave, a recovery coach who is part of an addiction specialty team at Salem Hospital, north of Boston,…
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An animal tranquilizer is making street drugs even more dangerous
by Martha Bebinger August 5, 2022Enlarge this image People bring bags of drugs into Tapestry Health’s office if they suspect the drugs contain xylazine, a sedative that…