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F E A T U R E S
The Region's Quarterly Health Care Magazine
Homelessness is taking its toll
While the City of Worcester scrambles to increase affordable
housing units, growing numbers of unhoused people in and
around Worcester face a multitude of physical and mental health
challenges. \\ BY MONICA BENEVIDES
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Health Care Briefs
An overview of the latest
healthcare business news .........4
Local Innovation
.......................4
The Lists
• EMT and paramedic training
institutions ..............................15
• Pediatric practices ............... 18
Column:
Smart strategies for leading the
challenges of change ...............20
Movers & Shakers
People, providers
and practices ........................... 21
Provider Profile ...................... 22
Q&A with Dr. Jordan
Eisenstock, neurologist, psychi-
atrist, and founder of
Community Neuroscience
Services, in Worcester
D E P A R T M E N T S
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Police training
Nichols students, public safety officials learn how to be leaders
in law enforcement, by understanding how to react during mass
shooting and how to remove racial bias. \\ BY LAURA FINALDI
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The future of abortion access
Massachusetts has expanded abortion access aer the Dobbs
decision, but care barriers and legal issues still remain. \\ BY
LAURA FINALDI
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Helping children live better
e COVID pandemic created lasting challenges for youth mental
health, as schools, providers, and nonprofits work to get them the
help they need. \\ BY LAURA FINALDI
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