Promoting the health, independence, and resilience of people across Massachusetts.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
Being a national leader in maternal health doesn't mean our work is over.
In Massachusetts, we’ve expanded access to doulas and midwives, postpartum screenings, and mental health care for new moms.
Powerful conversation at @umassmemorial with women, doulas, and doctors about what’s working — and how we can do more.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
Today, @JLydgate and I joined families, advocates, and members of the recovery community on Boston Common to plant more than 20,000 purple flags honoring lives lost to overdose.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
Giving blood is one of the simplest ways to save a life.
Today, I stopped by the Nicholas G. Xiarhos Blood Donor Center at @CapeCodHealth to make a donation. Nick was a son of Yarmouth, a Marine, and an American hero who gave his life serving our country in Afghanistan.
In so many ways, @xiarhosforrep and the Xiarhos family have turned their love for Nick into a lasting commitment to helping others. Grateful to them, and to everyone who rolls up their sleeve to give back. The need is real, and every donation counts.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
The Healey-Driscoll Administration today celebrated a major milestone for Massachusetts' Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), which has helped families purchase more than $100 million in fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables since its launch in 2017.
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ALT DTA staff speaking with event attendees.
ALT Staff at Red Fire Farm in Granby, Massachusetts speaking with public officials on a tour.
ALT Public officials speaking with Red Fire Farm staff on a vehicle.
ALT DTA Commissioner Michael Cole speaking with EOHHS Secretary Kiame Mahaniah, MD, MBA
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
On the ground in Haverhill today after directing state agencies to work with the city to restore the flow of wastewater to the treatment plant. We’re responding with everything we’ve got to restore swim access for the holiday.
State engineers, environmental experts, public health officials, and local crews are working around the clock to protect public health. That’s our top priority.
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This was an excellent way to see the direct impact our agencies have on people every day! Thank you, @massblind!
We recently had the honor of having Health & Human Services Secretary Kiame Mahaniah join an Orientation & Mobility lesson. During the session, Ella practiced traveling to & from a train station and learned techniques for confidently navigating the station environment. @MassHHS
ALT Three people standing around a wooden table reviewing a tactile map of a train station.
ALT A group of people walking along a brick sidewalk in an urban setting, beside a building. One person is carrying a gray backpack, and another has a wristband. Trees and more buildings are visible in the background.
ALT A person with curly hair wearing sunglasses talks to another individual with a backpack at a station marked "Government Center." The station has turnstiles and signage in the background.
ALT Two people are examining a tactile map on a wooden table. The map features raised lines and shapes in various colors. An elevator door is visible in the background.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
Heading to a World Cup match?
✅ DO get to Boston Stadium early
❌ DON’T try to walk there
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Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs help students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities access college, build independence and prepare for their future. 🎓💫
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Did you hear Secretary Mahaniah on @WBUR this morning? 🎧 He joined Tiziana Dearing with @HarvardChanSPH John McDonough to mark 20 years of Ch 58 in #MA, leading the nation with more than 98% health care coverage, and share how @MassGovernor is continuing to tackle challenges like affordability and primary care access.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
🏥 NEW: Massachusetts is setting a national standard once again.
The commonwealth is the first state in which every hospital has earned the Joint Commission’s Excellent Health Outcomes for All certification.
Learn more here: mhalink.org/news/closingdisp…
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Thanks to Commissioner Goldstein for doing his part in #NationalBloodDonorMonth!
Massachusetts is currently experiencing a critical shortage of blood. Today DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein donated blood at the @RedCrossMA center in Boston. Make an appointment at a center near you to donate: redcrossblood.org. #NationalBloodDonorMonth
ALT DPH Commissioner Goldstein at blood donation center
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
Americans everywhere are seeing their health premiums jump—sometimes by double or even triple digits.
President Trump and Republicans in Congress could have stopped it. They didn’t.
Massachusetts is done waiting on Washington.
I’m investing $250 million from the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund to shield 270,000 people, families, and small businesses from spiking health care costs.
But this shouldn’t fall on states. President Trump and Congress need to do their job. Extend the credits.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
We mourn the loss of Stuart H. Altman, Ph.D., a leader in health policy and economics and the inaugural chair of the HPC.
“Dr. Altman dedicated his life to a health care system that is affordable and accessible for all,” said HPC Executive Director David Seltz.
Read more: masshpc.gov/news/press-relea…
ALT Headshot of Stuart Altman
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
In Massachusetts, our vaccine recommendations are rooted in science.
Washington politics won’t change that—families here will have access to the vaccines their children need.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
Control over your body and your health care decisions? That’s real freedom.
In 2025, we strengthened the SHIELD law to protect your privacy — and delivered millions in funding to support reproductive care providers at risk of losing federal support.
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When public health decisions aren't grounded in science at the federal level, states have to step up.
In 2025, we expanded Massachusetts’ authority to set our own vaccine schedules and requirements — and made sure vaccines recommended by DPH are covered by your insurance.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
Since 1991, the hepatitis B vaccine has cut pediatric infections by 99%.
It’s safe and it works — saying otherwise puts our children in danger.
Here in Massachusetts, @MassDPH is led by a doctor, guided by science, and still strongly recommends hep B shots for newborns.
BREAKING: U.S. vaccine advisers recommend ending longstanding advice that all babies get a hepatitis B shot at birth. apnews.com/article/vaccines-…
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
My statement on RFK’s handpicked vaccine advisors’ decision to abandon longstanding guidance on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns.
ALT Governor Healey statement on ACIP vote.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
For the next two days, RFK’s handpicked advisory committee will meet in DC to debate childhood vaccines.
And let's be real — we can’t trust them to choose evidence over ideology.
In Massachusetts, science still matters. The health of our children matters. And it always will.
ALT Governor Healey at “Protecting Public Health” podium sign.
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Mass. Health and Human Services retweeted
Less than 24 hours after the shutdown ended, every dollar in SNAP benefits owed to Massachusetts families was loaded onto their EBT cards.
That only happened because of the incredible, around-the-clock work of the @DTA_Listens team. In Massachusetts, we take care of each other.
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