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Michael Buckley

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Michael joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in 2007 and has served in a variety of strategic communications roles, researching and writing articles and speeches, creating videos and developing web content.

Michael reports on general health news with a focus on the human stories behind health care, especially those related to cancer, disease prevention and wellness.

A former television news producer, executive speechwriter and corporate events producer, Michael graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications with a Bachelor of Science in television production.

He and his wife Maria are the parents of two adult children and live in Needham, Mass.

If you have an idea for a health news story or comments or questions about a story, please reach out.

Stories by Michael Buckley

Preventive Care

COVID-19 tests: A key tool

The widely available tests can help you know what steps to take

Learning from Lia

How the memory of an 8-year-old cancer patient inspires hope in a Boston Marathoner

Give peacefulness a chance

Mindfulness training reduces anxiety, participants say, as health plan offers coaching program

Preparing for the Great Return

Blue Cross prioritizes health, empathy and flexibility as it reimagines the post-pandemic workplace

Preventive Care

‘We’re all in this together’

On city streets and shelters, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program vaccinates our most vulnerable neighbors

Preventive Care

Video: How the flu shot can help prevent a 'twindemic'

Dr. Katherine Dallow explains why vaccination matters so much this fall

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