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WBJ's 10 bold predictions for 2025
Updated: 16 hours agoEvery December for this Economic Forecast special edition, the journalists in the WBJ newsroom forecast 10 possible news events for the coming year, based on their expertise and the trends in the Central Massachusetts business community.
Updated: 16 hours ago
Waiting for a recovery: The slowdown in the once-promising life sciences industry is hurting developments across Central Mass.
Updated: 16 hours agoThere have been some bright spots, but vacancies and empty pad sites remain.
Updated: 16 hours ago
Results: How did WBJ do with 2024's bold predictions?
Updated: 16 hours agoIn December 2023, the WBJ Editorial staff made 10 bold predictions for news events to happen in Central Massachusetts throughout the year. Turns out, we missed the mark on all but two.
Updated: 16 hours ago
Previous UMass Memorial Health leader comes out of retirement to join Manatt law firm
December 20, 2024Eight months after Doug Brown retired from his Worcester-based roles as president of UMass Memorial Community Hospitals and chief administrative officer at UMass Memorial Health, the seasoned healthcare executive has joined California-based law firm
December 20, 2024
After two patient deaths, Boston Scientific recalls pacemaker
December 18, 2024Boston Scientific, a Marlborough medical device manufacturer, has recalled a subset of its Accolade pacemakers due to battery issues leading to malfunctions, where two patient deaths have been reported.
December 18, 2024-
State lawmakers pass substance use disorder bill without safe injection site proposal
December 18, 2024Lawmakers dropped the controversial idea to pursue so-called safe injection sites in a compromise addiction and substance use disorder bill they filed Tuesday after months of private negotiations.
December 18, 2024
Fairlawn Rehab Hospital promotes risk director to chief nursing officer
December 16, 2024Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester has named its new chief nursing officer.
December 16, 2024
Second Chance Animal Services helped record number of pets in 2024, amid growing demand and financial strain
December 16, 2024As the new year approaches, East Brookfield animal rescue nonprofit Second Chance Animal Services has said it has supported the health of 55,000 pets so far in 2024.
December 16, 2024
Central Mass. universities split $1M to bolster behavioral health workforce
December 13, 2024Five Worcester County universities have received a slice of $12.4 million in funding to financially support students entering the mental health or substance use disorders treatment fields.
December 13, 2024
CHIA: Mass. employers offer more health insurance, but at a higher cost and with lower participation rates
December 12, 2024Employer-sponsored insurance is more accessible in Massachusetts employees than in the nation overall, but it comes at a price.
December 12, 2024
Mass. plans for expanded maternal health services in 2025
December 12, 2024State officials are preparing for the rollout of expanded maternal health care services in 2025, stemming from a new law and recommendations they issued last year.
December 12, 2024
New law streamlines licensing process for foreign-trained physicians
December 10, 2024Foreign-trained physicians in Massachusetts are poised to return to practicing medicine under a new law that is also expected to alleviate primary care shortages for underserved and rural communities.
December 10, 2024
Movers & Shakers for Dec. 9, 2024
Updated: December 9, 2024Employees at Milford Regional Physician Group, bankHometown, and Vision Advertising are moving up in their careers.
Updated: December 9, 2024
The next strategic plan: With a new board chair, Family Health Center of Worcester looks to sustain its financial recovery while ensuring quality, equitable care
Updated: December 9, 2024Spiliotes comes into the volunteer role as the community health center has just emerged from a financial crisis and is looking to forge a strategic plan for a sustainable future.
Updated: December 9, 2024
How to set a fundraising record: Q&A with Milford Regional
Updated: December 9, 2024On Nov. 2, the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation raised $1.3 million at its annual Mélange Gala and Live Auction, the most the foundation had ever raised in the event’s 20-year history.
Updated: December 9, 2024
State reps. propose bill to eventually ban sales of tobacco and nicotine products
November 26, 2024Tobacco and nicotine products would eventually become banned in Massachusetts, under a regulatory trajectory that a trio of lawmakers hope will become law next session.
November 26, 2024
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