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

Economy

Healthcare firm with three Central Mass. nursing homes to pay $4M over claims of substandard care

A nursing home operator with facilities in Worcester, Fitchburg, and Westborough has agreed to pay a $4-million settlement over claims of substandard patient care and understaffing, according to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.

Diversity & Inclusion

🔒Now on the cusp of retirement, Jennie Lee Colosi has built roads and broken glass ceilings at the largest Central Mass. woman-owned construction firm

Though the construction industry may still feel like a boys’ club to Jennie Lee Colosi, she seems to have navigated it well over the past five decades.

Economy

🔒Two new Worcester healthcare buildings totaling $475M aim to improve quality of and access to health care

UMass Chan Medical School has unveiled its $350-million New Education and Research Building designed to advance disease research while UMass Memorial Health is in the midst of constructing a $125-million, 72-bed acute care facility.

Government & Politics

Corridor 9/495 chamber rebrands to include MetroWest in name

The Westborough-based Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce has rebranded with a new name and logo, effective as of Friday.

Arts & Entertainment

Fitchburg State to launch creative art therapy and enterprise bachelor’s degrees

Fitchburg State University will offer two new bachelor’s degree programs aimed at preparing students for the growing demands of the arts and healthcare industries, becoming the first public institution in Massachusetts to offer either of these degree paths.

Diversity & Inclusion

Worcester hospital named best in state for underserved populations

UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is the best hospital in Massachusetts when it comes to serving low-income patients and those from varying racial backgrounds, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

Banking & Finance

Webster First promotes VP to take over for long-time CFO

Webster First Federal Credit Union has promoted Kerri Kane to CFO of the Worcester-based financial institution.

Diversity & Inclusion

WPI chooses Syracuse dean to replace provost who left to be SUNY president

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has named a dean from Syracuse University to be the university’s next provost and...

Economy

Marlborough cloud company rebrands for hybrid era

Nasuni, a Boston-based cloud storage company with an office and large presence in Marlborough, has rebranded, refreshing the company’s logo, website, and brand messaging.

Banking & Finance