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Mica Kanner-Mascolo

Mica Kanner-Mascolo covers health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Worcester Business Journal. Her freelance writing has been featured in publications including FEMINIST, Byrdie, and Spare Change News. Mica is a graduate of The New School where she studied creative writing. An East Coast native, Mica currently resides in Central Massachusetts.

Covers: Health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion

United Way raises $1.2M to address mounting local food insecurity

The UWCM used $500,000 in seed investments from its United Response Fund, knowing that 80,000 individuals in its service area are affected by food insecurity.

🔒After impasse, UMass Memorial reaches three-year contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield

UMass Memorial Health patients are breathing a sigh of relief as the Worcester-based system has secured a...

🔒State auditor assails UMass Memorial Health over use of $6.2M in COVID funding

The Massachusetts state auditor is calling into question UMass Memorial Health’s use of $6.2 million it received in COVID relief grants.

Holy Cross launches micro-grant program to strengthen students’ ties to community

The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester has launched a $10,000 micro-grant pilot program aimed at strengthening the college’s participation in the Worcester community.
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🔒Hospital for Behavioral Medicine names fourth CEO in six years

Six months after she assumed the role of interim CEO of the Hospital for Behavioral Medicine, Rachel Corus has dropped her interim tag, making her the Worcester hospital’s fourth permanent CEO in six years.

🔒UMass Chan residents ratify new contract, await university approval

Resident physicians have voted to ratify a new contract with UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, including a nearly 10% raise and thousands of dollars in mental health and education benefits.

🔒MHA: Hospital job vacancy rates dropped by 28%

Over the past five years, Massachusetts hospitals and health systems have added approximately 10,000 new jobs to...

WPI, MBI to lead creation of $5.2M biomanufacturing hub

Two Worcester biomanufacturing leaders are teaming up to establish a $5.2-million bioindustrial manufacturing tech hub as part of a larger Massachusetts initiative to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems.
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Voting open for WBJ’s 2026 Best of Business awards

The BOB awards recognize the best business-to-business companies in Central Massachusetts: those dedicated to excellence and delivering exceptional products.

🔒Marlborough tech firm acquires two AI companies, plans to build data center in India

Mere days after launching its subsidiary Keen Labs, Marlborough-based green tech company ConnectM Technology Solutions has acquired two new companies to support production lines under a newly created division.
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