Mica Kanner-Mascolo

mkannermascolo@wbjournal.com

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

Banking & Finance

Franklin nursing facility owner cited $1.1M for unpaid wages

The owner of Alpha Healthcare, a Swansea-based skilled nursing facility with a location in Franklin, has been cited about $1.1 million for penalties and unpaid wages to hundreds of employees.

Economy

SALMON Health names former CVS corporate advisor as new CFO

SALMON Health and Retirement has selected Alessandro Vianello as the Milford senior care provider’s new CFO.

Economy

Following investigations, CEO departs from Hospital for Behavioral Medicine

After just over a year on the job, Evelyn Alsup, CEO of Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, is no longer in the position.

Arts & Entertainment

Framingham State University museum receives largest donation in 50-year history

The museum at Framingham State University has received its largest-ever donation as the Danforth Art Museum and School has been gifted $4.66 million from a long-standing supporter.

Economy

Mass. business confidence grew in May, rebounding from record-low U.S. economic outlook

After three months of steady decline, business confidence in Massachusetts began to recuperate in May, yet stayed in pessimistic territory for the fourth consecutive month.

Banking & Finance

Group halts $62M plan to buy Marlborough tech firm, following Nasdaq delisting

After the Nasdaq-delisted ConnectM failed to timely file regulatory financial reports, the group that had previously offered to buy the firm has put its acquisition offer on hold.

Banking & Finance

UMass Memorial to close teen detox center

As a result of declining utilization, UMass Memorial Health in Worcester will close an in-facility acute detox and stabilization program for teens.

Transportation

Milford RMV to open relocated center in June

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles in Milford will soon open its relocated, full-service center on June 23, fewer than two miles down the street from its former site.

Health Care

CHIA: Nearly 1/3 of Greater Worcester ER visits were avoidable

Greater Worcester ranks among the lowest regions in the state when it comes to avoidable emergency department visits and difficulty obtaining necessary health care.

Economy