Mass General Brighamâs plan for surgical centers in suburbs stirs controversy
Competitors worry that the already dominant health care provider could become even more powerful
By Priyanka Dayal McCluskey Globe Staff,Updated May 6, 2021, 2 hours ago
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A rendering of the outpatient surgery center that Mass General Brigham is planning to build in Westborough.Mass General Brigham
An ambitious plan by Mass General Brigham to expand into affluent suburbs miles from Boston has set off a fight about the future of outpatient health care in Massachusetts.
A group of rival health care companies has mounted an opposition campaign to block the expansion plan, worried that the stateâs biggest health care provider will become even more powerful at their expense.
PLYMOUTH – Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations are now available at Colony Place through Beth Israel Lahey Health.
The healthcare system welcomes anyone 18 or older to their walk-in community vaccination clinics, including the site at the former local Pier 1 store, with no appointment or call ahead necessary. No insurance is needed either, but those getting shots are asked to bring valid identification.
The site is currently distributing Moderna vaccines. After people get their first vaccine shot, they will be contacted by Beth Israel Lahey Health to schedule a second shot.
The clinic is open from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 122 Colony Place (the former Pier 1, next to Mattress Firm). The Pier 1 site is fully accessible and interpreter services are available. Restrooms, wheelchairs and ample parking are available as well.
Council on Aging
The Medford Senior Center is located at 101 Riverside Ave.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Telephone: 781-396-6010
Announcements
Coffee & Conversation: 1-2 p.m. Thursdays. A way for older adults in the community to connect with others safely and easily by phone. No need to leave your home! Join Stephanie Chissler, coordinator of the Aging in Balance Department at MelroseWakefield Healthcare, for these weekly calls. Call in once or call in every week for conversation, support, resource sharing and tips to reduce stress and anxiety. Bring your own coffee or tea and join in the conversation. For information, call 1-646-558-8656. When asked, enter meeting ID #131-672-167##.
Ten days ago, the Boston Celtics were flying high after capturing their sixth straight win over the Golden State Warriors, giving them an 8-1 start to the month of April. However, in the week and a half since, they have come crashing back down the Earth, losing four of their last five games, including a 119-115 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night.
The Celtics ignited a spark. The flame didn’t spread. And the light went out. Such has been the story of the season for Boston, as it continues its quest for consistency.
But as frustrating as these ups and downs have been, the C’s still believe that they have what it takes to light a flame that doesn’t go out. They’ve seen how good they can be when they’re on their A-game, and they have faith that they can pull it together by the end of the regular season. Even with just 10 games remaining.
BROCKTON A project to convert motel rooms into permanent housing. A freight container remade into a self-contained farm. A system for area food pantries to better serve the community.
These are the projects three Brockton organizations will bring to life with the help of a $410,000 grant from Beth Israel Lahey Health to address food insecurity and housing stability.
The recipients are Father Bill s and MainSpring, a homeless shelter that received $205,000; the Boys and Girls Club of Metro South, which received $115,000; and the Charity Guild, a food pantry that got $90,000. The best and most important solutions and the most sustainable solutions come from the community, said Nancy Kasen, vice president of community benefits at Beth Israel Lahey Health.