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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

A battle to put the brakes on the pandemic

If Americans adhere to crucial isolation measures, federal officials say, we have the potential to save 'hundreds of thousands of lives'

Children’s Health

Pediatricians warn of spike in child virus

What parents should know about this year’s spread of RSV

Children’s Health

Clinicians warn of flu risk for children

The good news, health officials say, is this year's vaccine is a good match for the virus and it's not too late to get the shot

Health Quality & Affordability

State of change

A CEO reflects on the potential for transformation in end-of-life care — and health care itself

Preventive Care

Flu cases on the rise

Clinicians urge vaccination among rapid spread in southern U.S.

Substance Use

Overdoses drop, but opioid challenges remain

Clinicians cite success of Narcan programs, while warning of rising danger posed by fentanyl

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