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Lifeward partners with Singapore group to distribute exoskeleton in three new countries

Lifeward, a Marlborough-based medical device company, has expanded its global footprint, partnering with a Singapore-based healthcare group to distribute its exoskeleton throughout Mexico, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.

Strained Nashoba Valley EMS granted $5M after hospital closure

As the Nashoba Valley continues to reel from the 2024 closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, the Gov. Maura Healey Administration is dedicating $5 million to reimburse the region’s overburdened emergency medical services.

🔒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.

🔒A rural migration: Diverse communities are being priced out of Worcester, making it harder for healthcare providers and nonprofits to reach them

Not only are these diverse populations moving away from their old residences, they’re moving away from their healthcare providers.
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CHIA: Mass. uninsured rate is far lower than nation’s average

The overwhelming majority of Bay Staters continue to have health insurance coverage, but a new survey highlights nagging challenges in accessing care and affordability woes exacerbated by high-deductible plans.

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.

🔒After losing state contract, dental insurance firm to shutter Worcester office

The layoffs come after the state announced in October it would transition back to Wellesley-based DentaQuest as its third-party administrator for dental services.
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🔒New pet hospital opens in Framingham

BluePearl Pet Hospital has opened in Framingham, after moving from a location in Waltham. BluePearl is now operating...

🔒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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