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Nurses union to pitch health care receivership plan
July 6, 2023As hospitals shutter services in the wake of staffing shortages, community members and health care workers will argue Thursday that the state should become responsible for hospitals that are "essential" but threatening to close.
July 6, 2023
Advocates continue to push for Leominster maternity ward to remain open
July 5, 2023Following a May announcement that UMass Memorial Health will shutter its maternity ward at the HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus, community advocates continue to push for services to remain in place.
July 5, 2023
UMass Chan leaders make up nearly half of highest-paid state employees
July 5, 2023Of the 20 highest-paid state employees in Massachusetts, nine are employed by UMass Chan Medical School, according to data from the state’s Office of the Comptroller compiled by the WBJ Research Department.
July 5, 2023
MetroWest Medical Center makes interim CEO permanent
July 5, 2023MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham has named John Whitlock, Jr. its CEO, after he held the role in interim for six months.
July 5, 2023
Lupus center launching at UMass Chan
July 5, 2023UMass Chan Medical School is launching a new clinical care and research center in collaboration with UMass Memorial Health. The new Lupus Center at UMass Chan will centralize resources at the medical school into research and treatment for the
July 5, 2023
MetroWest Medical Center names new CFO
June 28, 2023In its latest leadership change, MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham has named Stephanie Jackman-Havey as its new CFO.
June 28, 2023
As part of ongoing push for LGBTQ+ resources, Healey launches online hubs
June 28, 2023The Gov. Maura Healey Administration has created two new online resource hubs for the LGBTQ+ community, intended to ease access to behavioral and mental health services and support.
June 28, 2023
Worcester demands Community Healthlink release a plan to reopen substance-abuse programs
June 28, 2023Worcester City Council in its Tuesday meeting voted to pass a resolution urging the nonprofit behavioral health organization Community Healthlink to reopen its three programs which have been paused since late April.
June 28, 2023
UMass Chan enrolling patients in $3.8M autoimmune disease clinical trial
June 27, 2023Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester are leading a $3.75 million clinical trial into factors that may predispose individuals to vitiligo, a disease that causes the loss of skin pigment in patches.
June 27, 2023
After letting CEO go, Heywood Hospital stops construction on $29M surgical pavilion
June 26, 2023Less than a month after removing its CEO, Heywood Hospital in Gardner is pausing construction on its surgical pavilion.
June 26, 2023
Dual-tenant medical suite complete at The Shops at Highland Commons
June 26, 2023Maugel DeStefano Architects announced completion of a 4,200 square-foot medical office suite for Orthopedic Affiliates Joint & Sports Medicine Center and Achieve Physical Therapy.
June 26, 2023
Helping people: The new Abby's House leader brings a decade of experience serving vulnerable residents
Updated: June 26, 2023As Abby’s House begins an expansion, the nonprofit’s new executive director brings a decade of experience serving vulnerable Central Mass. residents.
Updated: June 26, 2023
Saint Vincent’s parent company names new CFO
June 23, 2023Tenet Healthcare, the Dallas-based parent company of Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, has named its new executive vice president and CFO. Sun Park will officially take over the role on Jan. 1, following the retirement of Daniel Cancelmi.
June 23, 2023
Natick weight-loss tech company expands AI-powered program internationally
June 23, 2023Allurion Technologies, an early stage medical device firm based in Natick, is expanding its weight-loss program powered by artificial intelligence to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
June 23, 2023
Opioid deaths rise nearly 20% in Worcester County, 40% in city of Worcester
June 23, 2023In Worcester County, total opioid-related deaths increased to 331 in 2022, up from 281 the previous year. This 17.8% increase is one of the highest statewide.
June 23, 2023
New institute looks to shake up health equity research
June 23, 2023Taking aim at gaps in the existing constellation of health care analysis, a statewide community health center association will launch a first-in-the-nation research arm focused on better understanding poorer health outcomes among certain groups.
June 23, 2023
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