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Q&A: Worcester medical spa works to preserve natural beauty
Updated: June 24, 2024Kasia Dodman’s life has been a series of unexpected twists and turns. An immigrant from Poland, Dodman had no family in the U.S., no money, and could not speak a word of English when she first moved to Worcester.
Updated: June 24, 2024
Worcester human services nonprofit picks Dedham VP as next chief program officer
June 21, 2024Worcester-based behavioral health and human services provider Open Sky Community Services has hired Emmanuel “Manny” Oppong as the nonprofit’s new executive vice president and chief program officer.
June 21, 2024
UMass Memorial buys former Alexion R&D facility in Holden for $4.3M
June 21, 2024The property, located at 100 Industrial Drive, was purchased in a deal finalized on Thursday.
June 21, 2024
Boston Scientific to acquire stroke prevention device firm for $1B
June 19, 2024Marlborough medical device manufacturing firm Boston Scientific looks to soon add stroke prevention treatment to its portfolio, as the manufacturer has entered into a $1.16 billion agreement to purchase California-based medical device company Silk
June 19, 2024
QCC receives $171K in state funding to boost healthcare training programs
June 19, 2024Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester will now be able to upgrade to industry-standard lab equipment for its nursing assistant (CNA) certificate program and surgical technology associate degree program, as the institution has received $171,016
June 19, 2024
Previous patient of Gardner mental health services nonprofit named new CEO
June 18, 2024GAAMHA, a Gardner-based mental health services nonprofit, has promoted long-time employee and previous patient, Shawn Hayden, to president and CEO.
June 18, 2024
Worcester dentist indicted for alleged $2M MassHealth fraud scheme
June 18, 2024Worcester-based Pleasant Street Dental and its owner were indicted in June for their involvement in an alleged MassHealth scheme to defraud the state Medicaid insurance program for more than $2 million.
June 18, 2024
Framingham human service provider to merge with two other agencies to form $211M firm
June 17, 2024The move will see Advocates merge with the Franklin-based Horace Mann Educational Associates, Inc. and Lawrence-based Family Continuity.
June 17, 2024
Worcester County opioid deaths drop 16%, as state has largest decline in 13 years
June 12, 2024While Massachusetts continues to struggle with the effects of the opioid epidemic, newly released data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health shows Worcester County experienced a 16% decrease in opioid-related overdose deaths between
June 12, 2024
Framingham biopharma company raises $100M for Alzheimer’s treatment
June 12, 2024The oral tablet, known as ALZ-801 or Valiltramiprosate, intends to block the formation of neurotoxic molecules in the brain believed to be drivers of the disease.
June 12, 2024
UMass Chan receives $2.2M for research into rare genetic disorder Cockayne syndrome
June 11, 2024A New York nonprofit has donated $2.2 million to UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester to help fund gene therapy research on a rare and fatal genetic disorder largely impacting children and young adults.
June 11, 2024
Mass. officials take aim at anti-abortion centers with new public awareness campaign
June 11, 2024State officials unveiled a new public awareness campaign Monday to crack down on crisis pregnancy centers that officials say purport to offer legitimate reproductive health care but ultimately provide misleading information that can deter patients
June 11, 2024
Healthcare firm with three Central Mass. nursing homes to pay $4M over claims of substandard care
June 10, 2024A 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.
June 10, 2024
Two new Worcester healthcare buildings totaling $475M aim to improve quality of and access to health care
Updated: June 10, 2024UMass 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.
Updated: June 10, 2024
House majority leader backs bill to combat violence against healthcare providers
June 7, 2024Emergency physicians looking to strengthen safety protections for health care workers and stiffen penalties for assault charges had a powerful ally on hand during their Beacon Hill lobby day Thursday.
June 7, 2024
Worcester hospital named best in state for underserved populations
June 5, 2024UMass 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.
June 5, 2024
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