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Community Healthlink’s shuttered programs will need 8-12 months to reopen
August 23, 2023The Community Healthlink substance abuse programs that have been closed since April will need eight to 12 more months to reopen, according to a letter from the Worcester Commissioner of Health and Human Services Dr. Matilde Castiel to City Manager
August 23, 2023
UMass Memorial responds to DPH concerns over Leominster maternity closure
August 23, 2023In order to preserve access to care for patients as it intends to move forward in closing its maternity ward in Leominster, UMass Memorial Health in Worcester has released its plan, relying on other health centers, public transit, and ambulances.
August 23, 2023
Acton drug testing company brings in new CEO
August 23, 2023Psychemedics in Acton, a hair testing for drug abuse firm, has changed leaders. Brian Hullinger officially became president and CEO on Thursday, following the retirement of longtime leader Ray Kubacki.
August 23, 2023
Workers' comp researchers examine long COVID
August 22, 2023Six percent of workers who filed workers' compensation claims for catching COVID-19 between March 2020 and September 2021 have also received care for Long COVID, according to a new report.
August 22, 2023
Loan repayments fortify some in Mass. health care
August 22, 2023In a move that one Massachusetts social worker described as an "answered prayer," the state will repay more than $140 million in student loans for almost 3,000 health care providers who serve communities in need.
August 22, 2023
SALMON Health partners with Texas provider to reduce hospitalizations
August 21, 2023SALMON Health and Retirement is launching a new partnership with Curana Health at SALMON’s Medway location to streamline communications and services.
August 21, 2023
Trahan details insulin cost savings across district
August 21, 2023Thousands of diabetics in Massachusetts are paying less for their insulin this year, and U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan's office this week detailed exactly how much residents of the Third Congressional District are saving thanks to provisions in two new
August 21, 2023
Movers & Shakers for Aug. 21, 2023
Updated: August 21, 2023A number of local companies have announced new hires and promotions, including bankHometown in Oxford, SALMON Health and Retirement in Milford, NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs in Worcester, and Rollstone Bank & Trust in Fitchburg
Updated: August 21, 2023
A dedicated scientist’s dedication to DEI
Updated: August 21, 2023Mary Munson, a UMass Chan Medical School professor, is an accomplished scientist and a champion for women in science.
Updated: August 21, 2023
The high cost of delivering babies: Leominster maternity center battle part of national struggle
Updated: August 21, 2023The saga over the proposed closure of the Leominster maternity center is part of a national struggle beset by doctor shortages, rising maternal morbidity, and money-losing operations.
Updated: August 21, 2023
Saint Vincent, MetroWest Medical parent company appoints CEO as chairman
August 16, 2023Texas-based Tenet Healthcare, the company that owns and operates Saint Vincent Hospital and MetroWest Medical Center, has expanded the scope of its CEO’s role.
August 16, 2023
UMass Chan partners with Moderna on childhood disease transmission study
August 16, 2023UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has entered a new collaboration with Cambridge pharmaceutical company Moderna to study cytomegalovirus transmission in early education settings.
August 16, 2023
UMass Chan community service fund doles out $160K for student, staff projects
August 16, 2023The Remillard Family Community Service Fund, a UMass Chan Medical School fund financed by a $3 million donation in 2015, has selected 12 student, faculty, and staff-led projects for its 2023 grants.
August 16, 2023
AG grants $1.5M to expand maternal health workforce, access to care
August 16, 2023Alarmed by "devastating statistics" of worsening severe maternal morbidity rates, particularly among Black people during labor and delivery, Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced $1.5 million in grant funding to 11 community organizations and
August 16, 2023
Nurse assistant exams to be offered in languages other than English, opening career pathways
August 16, 2023Hundreds of aspiring nurse aides can start taking their certification exams in Spanish and Chinese next year, the start of a multilingual policy that advocates and lawmakers say will tackle a major workforce shortage in nursing homes and other long-
August 16, 2023-
State: 134,000 people affected by UMass Chan data breach
August 15, 2023The state began getting in touch Tuesday with more than 134,000 people currently or previously enrolled in certain state programs whose personal information was part of a data breach involving a file transfer program used by the UMass Chan Medical
August 15, 2023
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