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Unions join effort to establish overdose prevention centers
April 5, 2024"Every overdose death is preventable, and overdose prevention centers are a commonsense, evidence-based tool we can use to save those who are struggling," 1199SEIU Executive Vice President Tim Foley said.
April 5, 2024
Worcester biomedical firm raises $3M for development of pelvic treatments
April 4, 2024Juniper Biomedical has raised $3 million in capital from a seed funding round, as well as the National Institutes of Health, to support its advancements in neuromodulation technology.
April 4, 2024
UMass Chan awarded $11.6M grant for new psychiatric nurse fellowship
April 3, 2024Umass Chan Medical School’s Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing has been awarded a four-year $11.6-million grant by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services to help finance the university’s new psychiatric mental health
April 3, 2024
Four Worcester healthcare providers indicted for alleged Medicaid fraud scheme
April 2, 2024Four Worcester individuals have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a local personal care attendant and home health Medicaid fraud scheme, according to a Monday announcement from the Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy
April 2, 2024
Manufacturing awards: Wilson-Thomas promotes continuous improvement, and welcoming policies for women
Updated: April 1, 2024Since she began working in manufacturing, Wilson-Thomas said, she’s gotten used to frequently being the only woman in a room. Today, she supports others in a similar position as secretary of the Massachusetts chapter of the Women in Manufacturing
Updated: April 1, 2024
Movers & Shakers for April 1, 2024
Updated: April 1, 2024Central Massachusetts professionals are getting hired and promoted at Workers Credit Union, Spectrum Health Systems, Fidelity Bank, and Fallon Health
Updated: April 1, 2024
Senate agrees to new protections on debt collection
March 29, 2024The Senate on Thursday passed a "compromise" version of legislation affecting debt collection practices in Massachusetts, and according to its sponsor, the bill has a shot at final passage thanks to industry representatives collaborating on the
March 29, 2024
DPH offering $10M in grants to improve maternal health and morbidity
March 29, 2024State public health officials intend to award $10 million in grants for maternal and reproductive health care initiatives, as the Healey administration looks to combat the worsening rate of severe maternal morbidity that's disproportionately
March 29, 2024
New Worcester behavioral health clinic aims to make mental health care more accessible
March 28, 2024Guidelight Health, a new behavioral health treatment center, will be accepting patients at its very first location on Lincoln Street in Worcester come May 1.
March 28, 2024
Elected officials cite antitrust concerns over Steward-Optum Deal
March 28, 2024Steward, a for-profit, private equity-backed system that operates several hospitals in Massachusetts, has become one of the biggest boogeymen for policymakers since its financial woes burst into public view in January.
March 28, 2024
Psychedelic therapy supporters make argument in favor of ballot initiative as opponents claim lack of evidence
March 28, 2024Emily Oneschuk, a veteran and the first woman candidate for the Navy Seals, said a weeklong psilocybin retreat in Jamaica with other women veterans was a turning point in addressing her PTSD and depression.
March 28, 2024
Mass. policymakers seek guardrails for private equity involvement in health care
March 26, 2024While some private equity deals might be viewed positively – such as investing to keep rural or community hospitals open – the researchers cautioned the transactions typically lead to higher patient costs, poorer quality of care and reduced
March 26, 2024
WBJ wins eight New England newspaper awards
March 25, 2024Highlighted by its collaboration with the Worcester Regional Research Bureau on the legacy of redlining in the city, Worcester Business Journal took home eight awards at New England Newspaper & Press Association’s 2023 New England Better
March 25, 2024
UMass Chan to create joint research hub with Lahey Hospital
March 22, 2024The new research hub will be an outgrowth of the UMass Chan-Lahey regional campus established in December 2022, which received approval from the New England Commission of Higher Education in January.
March 22, 2024
Insulet to hire Pitney Bowes executive to replace CFO who departed for 3M
March 22, 2024Acton medical device manufacturer Insulet has hired Ana Maria Chadwick as its new CFO. She will be the highest-ranked female executive at Insulet, which for three years was the only public company in Central Massachusetts with a woman as CEO.
March 22, 2024
Eight Saint Vincent nurses file wrongful termination lawsuit against hospital
March 21, 2024Eight registered nurses have filed a lawsuit against Saint Vincent Hospital and its owner, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, under the Whistleblower Protection Act, claiming wrongful termination after they reported concerns about unsafe conditions to
March 21, 2024
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