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🔒Dr. Michael Hirsh retires as Worcester’s public health medical director

Hirsh stepped down on Friday after originally being named the City’s medical director in 2012.

UMass Memorial Health approved to bring first proton beam to Central Mass.

A promising type of cancer care that's largely been available only in Boston is coming to central Massachusetts.

U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center named #1 maternity hospital in Central Mass.

On Tuesday, U.S. News released its 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for uncomplicated pregnancy, with UMMC being the region’s only hospital to be named amongst the state’s top 10 facilities.

🔒UMass Memorial searches for first-ever chief of medical management

UMass Memorial Health is adding a new management position, as the Worcester-based hospital system is searching for its inaugural chief of medical management.
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🔒Fundraising at Milford Regional’s annual gala dropped 43% this year

For the first time in four years, Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Mélange 2025 Gala and Live Auction failed to raise at least $1 million, generating $560,000 less than it did last year.

🔒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.

🔒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.
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🔒When a hospital closes: Central Mass. ER visits rose after Nashoba Valley shuttered, as hospital finances are increasingly strained

The volume in Central Massachusetts ERs is still expected to grow, exacerbated by a primary care shortage and incoming $1 trillion in cuts nationally to Medicaid.

🔒Taxes in Worcester: Businesses are the top tax contributors to the City, but exemptions and the dual rates are leading to calls for reform

In a city with high-profile industries like higher education and health care, the biggest businesses tend to be tax-exempt.
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