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Shira Schoenberg

Shira Schoenberg

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‘Divert to what?’ How Lowell is keeping people with mental illness out of jail.

‘Divert to what?’ How Lowell is keeping people with mental illness out of jail.

The Restoration Center offers an appropriate level of care, unburdening jails and emergency rooms.

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The Oct. 7 love story of former hostage Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud

Cohen, who spent 505 days in captivity, and Abud tell their stories.

08.10.2026 10

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Private insurance didn’t solve long-term care. Can government do better?

Rate increases proliferate as companies stop selling plans.

21.09.2026 40

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What happens to a rural community after its hospital closes?

Nashoba Valley residents face longer drives to appointments and emergency services.

10.08.2026 50

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Need long-term care? Many middle-class families are out of luck.

For those who don’t qualify for MassHealth, care can be unaffordable.

15.07.2026 40

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Massachusetts should expand education and screening for serious newborn illness

The virus cCMV can cause hearing loss in children.

19.05.2026 50

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‘I live for your performances’: Elder clowns bring joy to nursing home residents

Hearts and Noses uses therapeutic clowning to connect with seniors.

05.05.2026 70

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Why don’t Newton’s most disabled schoolchildren have an accessible playground?

Parents organize to seek accessibility renovations.

08.04.2026 80

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Good health care shouldn’t require private donations

Boston Community Pediatrics proves that accessible, humane primary care is possible — but only because donors are subsidizing an insurance system...

20.02.2026 70

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Why more patients are paying doctors directly — and what it says about our health system

Patients and doctors are bypassing insurance for faster, simpler care — a trend highlighting a desire for relief from bureaucracy and widening...

19.01.2026 70

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Can health providers save money while improving care?

Simple interventions can make a big difference.

05.01.2026 90

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Finding a doctor and paying for health care shouldn’t be so hard

Massachusetts has a crisis of access and affordability.

21.11.2025 70

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Nova massacre survivor: Music festivals should be about celebrating ‘life and love and freedom’

Nova Music Festival survivors visit Boston with traveling exhibit.

06.10.2025 50

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‘Your struggle doesn’t negate your humanity’: State Representative David LeBoeuf opens up on coping with alcoholism

LeBoeuf hopes that sharing his story will help others avoid hitting rock bottom.

02.10.2025 80

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Could Somerville mayoral hopeful Willie Burnley fairly represent Zionist constituents?

Some Jews worry about Burnley’s anti-Israel activism.

11.08.2025 70

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