Gardner

There's no question that the health care landscape is shifting — for patients, doctors and medical centers, as well as insurers. As one way to adapt, Harrington HealthCare System in Southbridge and Heywood Hospital in Gardner have formed a partnership that is the first of its kind in the state, and, according to experts and those involved, could serve as a local and national model for community healthcare systems.

As part of an additional $3.275 million in supplemental funding for communities in New England to carry out cleanup and redevelopment projects at contaminated brownfields properties, Gardner has received one of the two grants awarded to Massachusetts, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said.

Southbridge-based Harrington HealthCare and Heywood Healthcare in Gardner have formed a new company that will allow the systems to pool and manage their patients' care, giving them an advantage in negotiating risk-based contracts with insurers.

Ten Central Massachusetts communities will receive federal community development block grants that total about $6.6 million for a variety of uses, notably housing and infrastructure upgrades.

Precision Optics of Gardner has received more than $1 million from a recent agreement to sell stock, the manufacturer of optical instruments announced.

The Patrick administration is awarding nearly $14 million in grants to support new building projects for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, schools, and communities across the state, including 21 in Central Massachusetts.

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Gardner-based Heywood Hospital said earlier this week that it will save more than $29,000 a year by upgrading to energy-efficient equipment.

Revenue continued an upward climb for Gardner-based Precision Optics Corp. in its third fiscal quarter, as the company narrowed losses for the year thanks to increased sales and lower research and development expenses.