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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

Social Wellbeing

MOvember is growing on us

‘Laziest charity in the world’ is working hard at helping men talk about their health

Substance Use

Researchers mine data to explore ‘epidemic’ of vaping illnesses

Boston scientists introduce new digital tools to address the outbreak

Social Wellbeing

Experts reach out to offer help as feds report suicide spike

Clinicians urge public awareness of warning signs in wake of alarming new CDC report on young people

Preventive Care

Experts urge early flu vaccination

Last year, 43 million people got the virus. Getting the flu shot is your best bet to avoid getting sick this season

Preventive Care

One shot, a million reasons to get it

From protecting a pregnant wife, to guarding against asthma, to being mindful of the most vulnerable, visitors to a clinic share their reasons for seeking protection against the flu

Children’s Health

Why I vaccinate my child

Five parents share their reasons for making sure their kids are protected against measles and other infectious diseases

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