Rachael Devaney

3 weeks ago | patriotledger.com | Rachael Devaney

15-year-old Jayden Wilsey is the first patient at Boston Children's Hospital to receive human gene therapy for sickle cell disease. The treatment, Casgevy, modifies the patient's stem cells to target the genetic mutation causing the disease. Jayden's family hopes the therapy will alleviate his chronic pain and improve his quality of life. Wilsey, a Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe member, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at birth.

3 weeks ago | capecodtimes.com | Rachael Devaney

15-year-old Jayden Wilsey is the first patient at Boston Children's Hospital to receive human gene therapy for sickle cell disease. The treatment, Casgevy, modifies the patient's stem cells to target the genetic mutation causing the disease. Jayden's family hopes the therapy will alleviate his chronic pain and improve his quality of life. Wilsey, a Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe member, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at birth.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rachael Devaney

After 27 years of transitional housing programming for women, St. Clare's in Hyannis will close its doors on June 30 due to financial difficulties, according to Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River. "This is a loss for the women that are there. And it's a loss for our organization as well," said Catholic Charities Chief Executive Officer Susan Mazzarella.

1 month ago | capecodtimes.com | Rachael Devaney

Stephanie Coleman filed a racial discrimination complaint against the town of Mashpee with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Coleman alleges she was underpaid compared to a white coworker and retaliated against for discussing wages. Town Manager Rodney Collins denies the allegations, calling them “factually inaccurate.”Stephanie Coleman, a former administrative secretary for Town Manager Rodney Collins, filed the race, color, and retaliation complaint on March 25.

1 month ago | capecodtimes.com | Rachael Devaney

The East Sandwich gate to Joint Base Cape Cod was slated to close on May 16 due to federal funding cuts. The Massachusetts National Guard secured temporary funding to keep the gate open until July 1. Around 2,000 residents live in Coast Guard family housing on the base, and limited gate access could create difficulties for veterans and other base users.