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2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says 2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says
2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says People who live in Massachusetts have access to some of the best hospitals in the country, a new study has found.  Two Boston hospitals were named among the 22 healthcare facilities that made an elite "Honor Roll" list created by U.S. News and World Report, meaning they excel across all or most types of care evaluated by researchers.   Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, both located in Boston, tied for best in the nation, the study said.  Brigham and Women's Hospital is also ranked fifth in the nation for treating cancer and named the best in the country in o…
10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America 10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America
10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America A new list from Newsweek revealed the best hospitals for cancer treatment in America, and it included multiple Massachusetts health organizations.  Getting high-quality medical care is important at any stage of life, but it may be the most critical for people diagnosed with cancer. Newsweek, in conjunction with Statista, published a list of the best cancer hospitals in the country, which included multiple Massachusetts hospitals.  "While nothing can stop the worry after receiving the diagnosis of a serious illness, having access to some of the best cancer treatment facilities in t…
Ex-Winchester Nurse Busted Stealing Opioids From Hospital: Feds Ex-Winchester Nurse Busted Stealing Opioids From Hospital: Feds
Ex-Winchester Nurse Busted Stealing Opioids From Hospital: Feds A former Winchester nurse potentially faces more than a decade in prison after federal authorities arrested her for allegedly stealing painkillers from a hospital, officials said.  Andrea Falzano, 38, is charged with three counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, deception, and subterfuge, the US Attorney for Massachusetts. Each charge carries up to four years behind bars and a potential $250,000 fine.  Falzano is alleged to have taken hydromorphone and morphine from a Boston-area hospital, federal authorities said. The prosecutor did not name the hospital, but a Linke…