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T h is iss u e
F E A T U R E S
The Region's Quarterly Health Care Magazine
The opioid tide is rising
Opioid deaths were held in check for three years until 2020,
when they hit a new high, leaving health officials to enhance
their efforts. \\ BY STEPHEN MACLEOD
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Health Care Briefs
An overview of the latest
healthcare business news .........4
Local Innovation
.......................4
The Lists
• Largest hospitals ..................15
• Inpatient and residential
behavioral health centers ..... 23
Column:
A recipe for better health .......20
Movers & Shakers
People, providers
and practices ........................... 21
Provider Profile
...................... 22
Q&A with Dr. Sean T. Lordan,
president of Concierge Physical
Therapy.
D E P A R T M E N T S
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Facing the healthcare staffing shortage
e effort to fill permanent replacement positions at Saint
Vincent puts a spotlight on healthcare worker shortages across
the industry. \\ BY LIVIA GERSHON
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Going back to the office
Navigating the post-pandemic workplace is upsetting new
norms for employees and leaving employers in a tough spot.
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The pandemic's lasting impact
on mental health
Even as Central Massachusetts eases back into pre-pandemic
life, the psychological and emotional impact will linger for much
longer. \\ BY LIVIA GERSHON
