Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition Premier Event (AUDIO)
In this exclusive audio interview Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ talks with Cheryl Osimo Executive Director of the Massachusetts Breast Cancer...
Launching The Annual Hand-Washing Campaign
As the cold and flu season approaches, the Brookline Department of Public Health is again launching its annual “Clean Hands for Good Health” campaign.
In...
Brookline Schools To Celebrate Car-Free Day In October
From the Town of Brookline Department of Public Health: On Wednesday morning, October 4, 2017, fewer Brookline students will be jumping out of private cars...
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Course Offered
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid...
Daniel Marr & Son Installs Steel At Children’s Hospital-Brookline Site
Boston Children’s Hospital is expanding its facilities and care outside of its Longwood campus to One Brookline Place and Two Brookline Place. The project...
Brookline Teenager Named A Top 300 Scholar In 2023 Regeneron Science...
Alex Jin, 18, of Brookline, MA, a senior at Boston University Academy, was named a top 300 scholar in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent...
Coming Out: The Journey To Self-Acceptance Can Be Mired With Others’...
Instead of the traditional one big coming out narrative, I have had to come out several times in my life.
The first was in Illinois,...
US To End Policy That Let Legal Marijuana Flourish
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding the Obama-era policy that had paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across the country,...
Brookline Bike Parade Volunteering Help Needed
Help us get the word out on gas leaks and energy efficiency work by staffing Mothers Out Front's table in 1 hour chunks at the...
Brookline Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Needed
The town is looking for people interested in volunteering with Brookline’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). There is no set training; members choose to attend...
Woman Suffered A Cardiac Arrest In The Middle Of A Classical...
On Sunday afternoon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, local chamber music ensemble Mistral were playing works by Elgar and Purcell.
The concert, which had the...
Children’s Hospital Dives Into Design For Brookline Location
Over recent years, Children’s Hospital has faced an acute problem: there simply is not enough space for patients.
In order to alleviate the issue of...
Only 2 Opioid Related Deaths In Brookline In 2016
Last year two people in Brookline overdosed on opioids, according to a new report by the state. That number is down from the three...
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Sponsors Free Rides On Bluebikes...
To celebrate Independence Day and to support a healthy and convenient mode of holiday transportation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is sponsoring free rides...
Navigation Sciences Acquires Exclusive Rights to Novel Technology for Minimally-Invasive, Lung...
Navigation Sciences today announced that it has acquired exclusive rights from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston, MA) to novel augmented surgical navigation technology for...
An Increase In HIV Diagnosis Brings Awareness To World AIDS Day
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an illness caused by HIV. AIDS is the stage of infection that occurs when your immune system is...
Town Of Brookline Provides Update On In-Town Testing Initiative
Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett wishes to provide residents with an update on the town's COVID-19 testing site, and urge continued vigilance against the...
Brookline Adjusts School Menu Following Families’ Concerns
Brookline Public Schools are making adjustments to the new school meal program following criticism from parents.
Options like pancakes with grapes and fruit juice for...
Brookline Recreation Announces COVID-19 Case In Soccer Program Participant
Recreation Director Leigh Jackson and Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett announce that a participant in Brookline Recreation’s grades 7 and 8 coed soccer program...
Brookline Doctor Jailed Over Court Debt Released After Filing For Bankruptcy
A doctor from Brookline who was jailed Tuesday over a court debt was released Thursday evening.
Dr. Nataly Minkina was sent to jail for contempt after failing...
Brookline Celebrates National Public Health Week
Brookline residents had the chance to concoct chemical-free home cleaning products as part of a Brookline 2017 National Public Health Week event: “It’s Easy...
Town of Brookline Extends Outdoor Dining Season
The Town of Brookline announces it will extend the outdoor dining season into December.
In order to support restaurants that were adversely impacted by the...
Town Of Brookline Names Sigalle Reiss As Director Of Public...
Town Administrator Mel Kleckner is pleased to announce that Sigalle Reiss has been appointed to be the Town of Brookline's Director of Public Health...
Brookline Department Of Public Health Invites Community To Discussion On Reproductive...
Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss would like to invite community members to participate in an online discussion of reproductive health and equity, featuring Brookline...
Joslin Diabetes Center To Honor Brookline Resident
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 8, Brookline resident Kathryn Ham was told she would never be able to have children, she would...
Boston Lesbian Health Event
Boston OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing For Change) will be meeting on Sunday April 2, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to talk about...
2 Kids, Adult Taken To Hospital After Summer Camp Bus Issue
Three people, including two children, were taken to a hospital Friday after a mechanical issue left a bus disabled on the side of a...
Brookline Health Department Announces Appointment-Only Seasonal Flu Clinics
As flu season approaches, the Brookline Department of Public Health reminds residents that everyone should receive the flu vaccine yearly.
“It is especially important, as...
Brookline Seeking Public Input On Recreational Marijuana Regulations
With the state expected to start accepting applications for recreational marijuana licenses in April, Brookline is seeking public input on potential regulations, starting with...
Brookline Department Of Public Health Announces Additional Sign-Up Dates For Food...
The Brookline Department of Public Health announces that it is offering additional opportunities for low-income Brookline residents to register for the Food Coupon program...
