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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

Measles case in Boston spurs warnings by clinicians

In year of record outbreaks, health experts urge safe, effective shot to protect public and stop one of the world’s most contagious and dangerous viruses in its tracks

Social Wellbeing

Celebrities help reduce stigma around mental illness

Stats show spike in patients seeking care as more speak openly about struggles

Preventive Care

Mosquito-borne illnesses on the rise

Tips to protect yourself from eastern equine encephalitis

Children’s Health

ADHD on rise among kids

As diagnosis rates for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder skyrocket, many children receive only medication, not the therapy they need, experts say

Preventive Care

'Get screened for colon cancer': Two young colorectal cancer survivors share their stories

Josh Herting has a simple message for young adults. “My advice is if you have any justifiable reason, any symptom or pain, no matter how minor, get screened for colon cancer,” he says. “It’s worth it. I wouldn’t want anyone to go through what I went through.”

Social Wellbeing

The art of the possible

Nonprofit partnership gives high school entrepreneurs a boost

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