HEALTH

Dana-Farber program gets out the word about colorectal cancer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute hopes to turn the tide of low colorectal cancer screening rates among people in the metro Boston area. While colorectal cancer is highly preventable if detected early, some racial and ethnic minorities, and the uninsured are much less likely to be screened. More »

Focus on whole person is hallmark of Whittier health center's care

When Adell Turentine packed up to move from Indianapolis to New York City for a new job, she certainly did not expect to end up homeless in Boston with an urgent need to refill dwindling and much-needed prescriptions. More »

You have the power to reduce your risk of stroke

May is American Stroke Awareness Month. The Power To End Stroke campaign is celebrating the power that every individual has to reduce the risk of stroke and to prevent and overcome stroke in the communities at greatest risk. More »