Gov. Maura Healey nominated Maureen Counihan to serve as an Administrative Judge at the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). The Governor also renominated Omar Hernández, Douglas A. Bean, Thomas P. Daniels, Matthew F. King and Michael Williams to serve an additional term as Administrative Judges at the DIA. These nominees will now be considered by the Governor’s Council … [Read more...] about Healey nominates 6 attorneys to serve as administrative judges at the Department of Industrial Accidents
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Healey appoints Dr. Eric Goralnick as secretary of Veterans Services
Gov. Maura Healey today announced the appointment of Eric Goralnick, MD, MS, as Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS). Dr. Goralnick brings over two decades of experience as an emergency physician, United States Navy Veteran, health system leader, and nationally recognized expert in health care operations, military-civilian health care … [Read more...] about Healey appoints Dr. Eric Goralnick as secretary of Veterans Services
New study shows increased seat belt use in Massachusetts
During 2025, more Massachusetts road users than ever are likely to use their seat belts to ensure safe travels. A new study has found that seat belt use in Massachusetts has increased for the third year in a row, marking the state’s highest seat belt usage rate on record. The Healey-Driscoll Administration commended the collaborative efforts led by state and local agencies to … [Read more...] about New study shows increased seat belt use in Massachusetts
Gov. Healey secures $162M to improve rural health across Mass.
Following a successful application led by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has received $162 million from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services to improve rural health in Massachusetts in 2026. This is the first year award of a five-year program, which will run from 2026 through 2030. Massachusetts worked closely … [Read more...] about Gov. Healey secures $162M to improve rural health across Mass.
Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Maura Healey has declared January to be Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, joining the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, International Association of Fire Fighters, and fire service agencies around the world to promote cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection in the fire service all month long. “Firefighters face a higher risk of developing … [Read more...] about Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month