LCA New England

11/20/2025

The two-tier emergency medical services (EMS) system effectively divides responsibilities between basic life support (BLS) crews and advanced life support (ALS) crews, ensuring that every call receives exactly what it needs. https://www.jems.com/ems-operations/balance-of-power-how-bls-and-als-partner-to-keep-you-safe/

11/20/2025

On November 20, we recognize National Rural Health Day, honoring the resilience of rural communities and the providers who serve them. 🚑🌾 Let’s champion innovative solutions, stronger partnerships, and policies that close gaps in care and advance health equity for every rural resident.

11/20/2025

Local leaders respond to state clarification of paramedic, EMT oversight at youth sporting events

According to local EMT and paramedic leaders, Massachusetts issued a notice Tuesday telling providers across the state that only licensed professionals can oversee details at youth sporting events.

11/19/2025

Health care workplace violence legislation is gaining momentum, as reported by the CommonWealth Beacon. This development is crucial in addressing the growing concern of violence against healthcare professionals in their places of work. With increasing incidents of verbal and physical assaults, the need for protective measures has never been more evident.

According to a bill summary, someone in a Massachusetts health care facility is assaulted, threatened or verbally abused every 38 minutes.

11/19/2025

Each November, we observe National Diabetes Month and engage in discussions surrounding prevention, management and the impact of this increasingly common autoimmune disease.

Type 1 diabetes, sometimes called juvenile diabetes, is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children and teens and has no known cure.

11/18/2025

CVS, Walgreens scale back COVID-19 vaccine availability - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis

CVS and Walgreens are set to require a prescription or not offer COVID-19 vaccines in certain states, in a move to follow guidelines that call for approvals from the CDC, CBS News reported Aug. 29.  CVS told the news outlet the chain is not allowed to vaccinate individuals even with a prescription ...

11/17/2025

Massachusetts hospitals, which experienced an acute shortage of nurses, technicians, and other workers during the pandemic, have made significant progress filling vacancies, although problems persist, according to a report released Monday. https://www.lowellsun.com/2025/11/16/editorial-health-care-staff-hiring-goals-remain-a-work-in-progress/

11/17/2025

About 300,000 people in Massachusetts could face significant increases in their health insurance premiums if Congress and the president do not extend tax credits, Gov. Maura Healey warned.

Gov. Maura Healey warns 300,000 Massachusetts residents could face large health insurance premium hikes if federal tax credits lapse.

11/17/2025

Union leaders and rank-and-file EMS personnel urged the City Council to back structural or budgetary changes to address what they called an "existential" crisis in emergency medical services.

EMS witnesses urged the Council to allow EMS to operate independently from FDNY or to secure pay parity, citing long response times, high attrition and mental-health crises among EMTs and paramedics. City officials cautioned about legal and operational questions; unions said third-service models wor...

11/17/2025

The state Department of Public Health says maintaining emergency services, access to inpatient medical/surgical beds and an intensive care unit at Holy Family Hospital are essential to the community.

The state Department of Public Health says maintaining emergency services, access to inpatient medical/surgical beds and an intensive care unit at Holy Family Hospital are essential to the community. Last Thursday’s ruling means the hospital must file a “transition plan” within 15 days to the ...

11/17/2025

In Massachusetts, a total of 50 out of 342 nursing homes were ranked as high performing in their relevant categories. https://patch.com/massachusetts/across-ma/here-are-top-50-nursing-homes-ma-according-u-s-news

11/14/2025

Movember is here!
Grow a ‘stache, start a convo, and support men’s health—from mental health to cancer awareness. 💙🧔
Regular check-ups save lives. Let’s break the stigma and look out for each other.