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Doula support expands for MassHealth families

August 24, 2026

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NeighborHealth, Flourish Care expand maternal health partnership

NeighborHealth and Flourish Care said Monday they are expanding a partnership that builds insurance-covered doula support into the health center's OB/GYN and Family Medicine care pathways, including for MassHealth families in the South End and Roxbury. The two organizations, which first connected in late 2024, have already provided culturally aligned support before and after childbirth to hundreds of families at no cost to the patient. Leaders marked the expansion at NeighborHealth's 20 Maverick Square location.

NeighborHealth

Myles Smith plays Leader Bank Pavilion tonight

Singer-songwriter Myles Smith brings his 'My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour' to the outdoor Leader Bank Pavilion in South Boston at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

92.5 the River

Boston Bikes holds free Bike Town pop-up at McKay School

Boston Bikes hosted a free drop-in event Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at East Boston's McKay School, teaching kids ages 4-12 safe riding skills.

City of Boston

Identity-fraud workshop held tonight at police headquarters

The Center for Working Families holds a free workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Boston Police Headquarters on spotting scams and protecting personal data.

City of Boston

Hyde Park abutters meeting reviews proposed home at 134 Warren Ave.

The city holds a virtual abutters meeting at 6 p.m. Monday on a proposal to build a two-and-a-half-story single-family home at 134 Warren Avenue in Hyde Park.

City of Boston

Roxbury man arrested after Charlestown pedestrian crash

Luis Serrano, 28, of Roxbury, surrendered Friday on an attempted-murder warrant after a vehicle struck and critically injured a pedestrian near 161 Bunker Hill Street in Charlestown.

Boston Police Department

Chinatown Library hosts Late-Day LEGOs today

The Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library holds a drop-in LEGO session for kids ages 3-12 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Boston Public Library

Police arrest Dorchester teen, recover loaded gun in Mattapan

Officers arrested a 17-year-old Saturday near Middleton and Norfolk streets after a foot chase and recovered a loaded Polymer80 9mm handgun.

Boston Police Department

Red Sox open series against Marlins tonight

The Red Sox (71-59) travel to face the Marlins (67-64) at loanDepot park Monday at 6:40 p.m. ET.

Bleacher Nation

Roslindale Porch Fest registration deadline is today

Musicians, performers and hosts wishing to join the September 19 Roslindale Porch Fest must register by Monday, August 24.

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