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

Health Care

Boston Scientific continues acquisition streak, eyes Newton cancer treatment provider

Boston Scientific is expanding its presence in cancer treatment as the Marlborough-based medical device manufacturer intends to acquire Intera Oncology, a Newton-based medical device company focused on interventional oncology therapy.

Champions of Health Care: Wessolossky is a community-forward kind of doctor

Dr. Mireya Wessolossky’s fascination with infectious diseases coincided with a devastating time in U.S. history: the AIDS epidemic.

Champions of Health Care: Lane relies on old-school relationship building to serve patients

In another life, Madeline Lane would be a school teacher. In this life, she’s a nurse practitioner at UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital in Charlton, but that doesn’t mean her love for education has fallen by the wayside.

Champions of Health Care: Li empowers children to take control of their mental health

Children are the experts on their own lives, says Dr. Xuejing Li. Centering the experiences of children and their families is an integral aspect of Li’s approach to the psychiatric care she provides as the medical director, outpatient behavioral health at Worcester nonprofit Seven Hills Foundation.

Champions of Health Care: Precourt tackles systematic healthcare challenges

In October, he officially shed the interim title he held for more than a year, assuming his permanent role as the president of Central Massachusetts’ largest hospital, with its 749 beds, $2.1 billion in annual revenue, 3,200 registered nurses, and 1,200 physicians in Worcester.

Champions of Health Care: ‘There’s not many people like Erik’

Dr. Erik Garcia’s CV says “quality healthcare is a human right.” This belief underscores all aspects of his effort to provide care to the underserved.

Arts & Entertainment

Downtown Worcester to expand yearly farmers market with $100K state grant

The Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market series in Worcester will offer extended dates and an expanded vendor lineup in 2025, as program administrator Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District has received a $100,000 grant through the Massachusetts Urban Agenda Grant Program.

Banking & Finance

Ashland life sciences firm granted $2M from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a nonprofit addressing inequities on a global scale, has extended its reach to Central Massachusetts, awarding Ashland-based BioSurfaces a $2.06 million grant.

Banking & Finance

BJ’s to raise membership fees for the first time in seven years

BJ’s Wholesale Club shoppers can soon expect to see an increase in their yearly billing statements as the Marlborough-based retailer plans on raising membership fees in the new year.

Economy

Central Mass. unemployment rates in October remain higher than 2023

Unemployment throughout Central Massachusetts in October either rose or held consistent with September’s rates while all four of the region’s metro areas experienced higher rates than in October 2023.

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