Boston Offers $1M in Grants to Close Black Men’s Life Expectancy Gap
Mayor Wu and BPHC opened a $1 million RFP for up to four groups working to close Boston’s 9.3-year life expectancy gap for Black men.
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Dana-Farber Breaks Ground on Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital in Longwood
Work began Oct. 19 on the $1.68 billion Dana-Farber cancer hospital in Longwood, a 300-bed project with Beth Israel Lahey Health set to open in 2031.
Brigham Nurses Strike Postponed Ahead of Contract Vote
The Brigham nurses strike set for Oct. 14 is postponed so 4,000 nurses can vote on the hospital’s offer. Here is what is reported and what is unknown.
Black Men’s Health Funding: Boston Offers $1M in Grants
Boston’s $1M RFP will fund up to four groups at $250,000 each to narrow a nine-year life expectancy gap for Black men. Priority areas and what to know.
Boston Overdose Response Grants: $700K for Six Groups
Boston overdose response grants total $700,000 for six community groups through mid-2028, and BPHC is expanding PAATHS care coordination, the city said.
Brigham Nurses Vote on Open-Ended Boston Strike Authorization
Brigham nurses strike Boston authorization vote Thursday asks about 4,000 MNA members to green-light a potentially open-ended walkout over pay and insurance.