Jamaica Plain Stop & Shop To Host Vaccine Clinic Thursday

The Centre Street Stop & Shop will be hosting a Covid-19 vaccination clinic in the store's parking lot.

Suffolk County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

This is how the Jamaica Plain area compares to Massachusetts and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Hospital Capacity In Jamaica Plain Area: See Latest Numbers

Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Suffolk County.

Suffolk County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Jamaica Plain area compares to Massachusetts for coronavirus vaccinations.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Jamaica Plain Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Massachusetts is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Jamaica Plain Area

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Suffolk County as the pandemic wanes.

Weekly Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Jamaica Plain Area

Here's how the waning COVID-19 epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Suffolk County and across MA.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Jamaica Plain Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Jamaica Plain area.

Weekly Update: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Jamaica Plain Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Jamaica Plain.

How Close Are Jamaica Plain Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Suffolk County and across MA.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Jamaica Plain Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Jamaica Plain.

Weekly Update: See Which Jamaica Plain Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Suffolk County and across MA.

Hospital Capacity In The Jamaica Plain Area: Weekly Update

See how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Suffolk County and across Massachusetts.

Hospital Capacity In The Jamaica Plain Area: See The Latest

New federal government data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Jamaica Plain area.

See Which Jamaica Plain Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Suffolk County (MA).

Patient Diagnosed With Legionnaires' Disease: Boston VA Hospital

This comes just weeks after one person died as a result of an outbreak in New Hampshire.

Patch Tastemaker: Wellness Blogger And Health Coach Kerri Axelrod

From the best yoga spots to the most delicious-yet-healthy restaurants, get this North End resident and wellness expert's take on Boston.

West Nile Virus Hits Boston: Health Officials

Officials found mosquitos that tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first of the season, in Jamaica Plain.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.

Jamaica Plain residents supporting cancer care and research in B.A.A. Half Marathon®

Jamaica Plain residents supporting cancer care and research in B.A.A. Half Marathon®

Where JP Hospitals Stood In Recent US News & World Report Rankings

U.S. News and World Report has released its 2017-18 rankings of best hospitals in the country. Here's where three JP hospitals stood.

Donate Blood, Receive Free Ice Cream at Faulkner Hospital

Those who participate in the blood drive July 27 will receive a J.P Licks coupon for a free ice cream cone.

Jamaica Plain Hospital Holds Clinical Trial for Breast Cancer Recovery

Faulkner Hospital is one of several clinics offering patients who have undergone mastectomies an alternate form of tissue expansion.

Two Massachusetts Residents Sickened in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Nationwide Flour Recall

CDC confirms 38 people in 20 states got sick but more cases could be reported. General Mills recalled 10 million pounds of flour this week.

Massachusetts is Among the Least Obese States

Residents are relatively healthy — weight-wise, anyway — well below the national obesity average. Find out which states are fattest.

Inhaling Boston Air is Equal to Smoking Cigarettes

Living the City of Boston is equivalent to smoking five cigarettes a year, according to an online tool backed by the EPA.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Invade Massachusetts

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.

American Kidney Fund, Boston Public Health Commission Host First Kidney Action Day

Organization to host free health screening event to raise awareness of chronic kidney disease in the Boston area

Joslin Diabetes Center honors J.P. resident, M. Donna Younger, M.D.

M. Donna Younger was co-recipient of the Frank and Jean Ring Memorial Award in the Fight Against Diabetes.

Angell Animal Medical Center Warns of Canine Flu Coming to Massachusetts

One case has arrived in Massachusetts with a strain of the canine flu.

Massachusetts Tops List of Bike-Friendly States

The Bay State ranked fourth in the nation as a bike-friendly state.

Allergies Going Around Jamaica Plain?

The online tool Sickweather provides real time data on different symptoms and illnesses currently being endured near you.

How Long Do People Live in Jamaica Plain?

A new study breaks down longevity by congressional district. See how we stack up.

PHOTOS: What A Dog's X-Ray Looks Like After Swallowing 3 Watches

The X-rays revealed leather straps, buckles, as well as gears and other small parts scattered inside her belly. She's fine.

Last Person to Finish Boston Marathon Has Muscular Dystrophy

Mayor Walsh presented Maickel Melamed, of Venezuela, with a medal for completing the event.

Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Murray McCutcheon

Murray met his wife, who was also profiled on the Jamaica Plain Patch, through his interest in running.

Is Tick-Borne Virus 'More Deadly Than Lyme' A Concern for Massachusetts?

The potentially-deadly virus called Powassan popped up again in Connecticut. Is it a concern in the Bay State?

Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Megan Hempstead, of Jamaica Plain

Megan is participating in support of the charity created by another Jamaica Plain runner we profiled on Patch.

Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Jen McCutcheon, of Jamaica Plain

Jen, a qualified runner, is also participating in support of the Martin Richard Foundation.

Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Katie Majeski, of Jamaica Plain

Katie, who is running to raise money for Beth Israel Deaconess' Cancer Center, encourages aspiring runners to listen to their bodies.

Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Chris Bauernfeind

Chris, a marine biologist at New England Aquarium, has run 22 marathons.

More Security Measures for the Boston Marathon

What can runners carry? Are drones allowed? Are 'bandit' runners allowed? This official Q and A offers all the answers.