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Tennis saved this doctor's life. He's using his ‘second serve' to strengthen democracy
Doctors work to make their patients healthier, but one Massachusetts General Hospital emergency room physician is also working to make our democracy healthier. Dr. Alister Martin has seen the link between civic health and physical health first-hand. He looks to make a difference in emergency rooms and neighborhood health centers. Martin’s own personal journey — from being expelled from high…
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Boston hospital worker accused of rape charged with assaulting more victims
A Boston hospital worker accused of sexually assaulting two patients is now facing charges involving additional victims. Damien Knighton, a medical assistant, was arrested in January and charged with the rape and indecent assault of a patient at the Massachusetts General Hospital Back Bay Health Center on Commonwealth Avenue. Days later, he was charged with indecent assault and battery against…
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Man Suffering Mental Health Crisis Brought Rifle to Mass. General Hospital Wednesday, Police Say
A man armed with a rifle was arrested after a Wednesday incident at Massachusetts General Hospital, according to a police report. Officers with the Boston Police Department responded to an apartment building for a report that a man was experiencing a mental health crisis and carrying a hunting rifle. The man had reportedly called 911 and “stated that he heard…