Andover Senior Living Facility Earns Purple Flag For Dementia Care

Bridges by EPOCH has earned the distinction for caring for people living with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.

Broken Elevator Forces 88-Year-Old Andover Woman To Climb Stairs For Daughter's Cancer Treatments

Elaine's daughter Laura was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer. There are only four reported cases in the world.

Flu Vaccine Clinic Scheduled This Week In Andover

The town is operating a flu vaccine clinic this week for anyone 5 years or older.

3 Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled In Andover

The three clinics will be in October and November.

State Medicine Board Reprimands Andover Doctor

The Massachusetts Board of Medicine recently took action against an orthopedic surgeon.

Andover Offers Reminders About Places To Warm Up During Extreme Cold

Memorial Hall Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Robb Center is open until 4 p.m. Friday, but closed Saturday.

Hospitals Near Andover Receive Grades For Safety From Leapfrog Group

Leapfrog Group, a healthcare watchdog has a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the U.S.

Experts Warn Of Bad Flu Season In Massachusetts As COVID Persists

A worse-than-usual flu season in the Southern Hemisphere could be a sign of what is to come in the U.S. as experts talk of a "twindemic."

Fall Allergy Season Is Starting: What To Expect In MA

AccuWeather said fall rain will help ease summer drought conditions, but that also means conditions will be ideal for ragweed and mold.

Avoid Merrimack River For 48 Hours: Andover Health Division

Health officials said untreated or partially treated wastewater was released into the river on Monday at a treatment facility in Lowell.

Andover COVID: Positivity Rate Drops To 9.13%

The town is one of 96 in MA where the positivity rate decreased; 217 communities had their positivity rate increase, 23 had no change.

Andover's Robb Center Open Wed. And Thurs. As A Cooling Center

Located at 30 Whittier Court, the facility will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s.

Avoid Merrimack River Thursday Due To Sewage: Andover Health Dept.

Officials said multiple combined sewer overflows have "increased risk from bacteria and other pollutants." The water supply remains safe.

Mass. Reps Write Letter To Baby Formula Maker Abbot Nutrition

Massachusetts Representatives wrote a letter to Abbot Nutrition requesting answers to the current baby formula shortage in the State.

Andover COVID Positive Rate Falls Below 3%

The town's positive test rate fell over the last two weeks to a level not reported since early November, according to state data.

Andover COVID-19 Positive Rate Still Falling, Back Below 5%

The town reported 85 coronavirus cases over the last two weeks, according to the latest state data.

Andover Holding Vaccine Clinic March 2

Residents 18 and older will be able to get first, second and booster doses at the Robb Center March 2.

Andover Covid Cases, Positive Rate Still Falling Fast

The town's two-week positive rate was just over five percent in Thursday's report. Nearly half the population has received a booster.

Andover To Again Distribute Free Home Covid Tests

Residents will be able to pick up free covid test kits over three dates from Feb. 22 to 28.

Andover COVID Metrics Falling Rapidly: State Report

The town's two-week positive test rate fell below 10 percent for the first time in 2022.

Lawrence General Named Among America's Best 250 Hospitals

Healthgrades, a website designed to help people find non-biased health care, has released its list of the country's top hospitals.

Andover To Host Pfizer Vaccine Clinic For Residents 5+ Feb. 10

Residents can get a first, second or booster shot depending on what they need.

Hospital Capacity In Andover Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Essex County.

Andover Coronavirus Cases, Positive Rate Fall

Andover's two-week case count is down more than a quarter from last week's state report.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Andover Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Essex County and across MA.

Andover Hosting Moderna Booster Clinic Thursday

Residents who have gotten two coronavirus vaccine shots can get their booster at the Robb Center Thursday.

Andover Coronavirus Positive Rate Falling: Latest State Data

Like the state as a whole, Andover seems to have turned the corner on the omicron surge.

Hospital Capacity In Andover Area: See Latest Numbers

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Essex County and across MA.

Andover Offering Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics Thursday

Residents five and older can get vaccinated at a pair of clinics at the Robb Center Thursday.

Hospital Capacity In Andover Area: See Latest Numbers

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Essex County and across MA.

Andover To Give Out Free At-Home Coronavirus Tests Saturday

The town will distribute 2,500 test kits to residents beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Andover Holding Moderna Booster Shot Clinic Wednesday

Residents 18 and older will be able to get boosted at the Town Offices Wednesday.

Andover Coronavirus Positive Rate Hits 12%, Cases Keep Rising

The town reported over 500 coronavirus cases in the last two weeks, according to the state.

Hospital Capacity In Andover Area: See Latest Numbers

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Essex County and across MA.

How Close Are Andover Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Essex County.

How Close Are Andover Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here are updated figures on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Essex County.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them Around Andover

Boosters available near Andover help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Update: Andover Booster Clinic Fully Booked

The town booster clinic filled up within hours.

How Close Are Andover Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Essex County.

Andover Coronavirus Stats: Cases, Positive Rate Keep Rising

The town's two-week average positive test rate remains above the state average, according to the latest Department of Public Health report.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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