Community

Saint Anne’s, Southcoast Health Seek Input to Improve Community Healthcare

Keith Thibault February 28, 2025 Comments Off on Saint Anne’s, Southcoast Health Seek Input to Improve Community Healthcare

This week Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River hosted dozens of community partners seeking input on improving healthcare in the SouthCoast as part of its triennial community health needs assessment

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City, Steppingstone, Inc Make Progress in Increasing Homeless Shelter Space

Keith Thibault February 28, 2025 Comments Off on City, Steppingstone, Inc Make Progress in Increasing Homeless Shelter Space

Following the death last week of a homeless man exposed to the severe winter weather, the City of Fall River and Steppingstone, Inc. have discussed how the organization’s First Step Inn can expand its

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South Coast Rail to Offer Free Parking and Weekend Service During First Month of Operation

Keith Thibault February 26, 2025 Comments Off on South Coast Rail to Offer Free Parking and Weekend Service During First Month of Operation

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will offer South Coast rail passengers free benefits over the first month of service when it launches next month

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State’s Sheriffs Play Limited Roll in Undocumented Migrant Deportation Process

Keith Thibault February 25, 2025 Comments Off on State’s Sheriffs Play Limited Roll in Undocumented Migrant Deportation Process

One month after President Donald Trump instituted executive orders of deportation for criminal undocumented individuals, local law enforcement, including the fourteen sheriffs across the state, have limited authority to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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New Leaders at HealthFirst Seek To Continue Excellence in Community Healthcare

Keith Thibault February 20, 2025 Comments Off on New Leaders at HealthFirst Seek To Continue Excellence in Community Healthcare

There is new leadership at Fall River’s community health center…HealthFirst Family Care Center on Quarry Street

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