City Council Urges Mass General Brigham To Address Physician Concerns

Approximately 330 primary care physicians at Mass General Brigham are seeking to unionize with the Doctors Council of the Service Employees International Union due to concerns over staffing, workloads, and compensation. The Boston City Council is urging MGB to recognize the union and engage in negotiations to improve working conditions and patient care outcomes.

Mayor Wu and BPHC Release Health Equity Report, Seek Partners to Close Life Expectancy Gap Across Neighborhoods

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission have unveiled the "Live Long and Well" report, aimed at closing Boston's life expectancy gap by race and neighborhood. With $10 million in funding from the Atrius Health Equity Foundation, the initiative seeks proposals from community partners to enhance health outcomes, particularly for Black residents facing significant disparities.