WELLFLEET — Liberty Schilpp’s middle-school-age children have already had four different dentists and are about to meet number five, this one in South Dennis. The problem is not a dearth […]
MassHealth
ADDICTION
State Boosts Telehealth for Drug Therapy
Baker’s order makes treatment for substance abuse more accessible
Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order on March 15 expanding access to telehealth services for the duration of the Covid-19 crisis. His action has the potential to make Medication […]
HEALTH
Open Enrollment Ends May 25
How to get help signing up for low-cost health insurance and care
After multiple extensions, open enrollment for health insurance is set to end on Monday, May 25. It’s not too late to get help with signups for health insurance, and people who […]
RELIEF
The Cape’s Undocumented Workers on the Margins
Most pay into the social safety net, but can’t benefit
PROVINCETOWN — The coronavirus-induced collapse of the economy has people everywhere reaching for lifelines, from unemployment to SBA loans to MassHealth. At the edge of this scene is a group […]
HEALTH
For Outer Cape Kids, Healthy Teeth Take Extra Effort
Care needs to start early, but awareness and access vary
Tooth decay is preventable but it’s still the most common chronic disease of children and adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control. With February being Children’s Dental Health Month, […]
