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5 Nurses On Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Diagnosed With Brain Tumors: Report 5 Nurses On Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Diagnosed With Brain Tumors: Report 5 Nurses On Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Diagnosed With Brain Tumors: Report
5 Nurses On Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Diagnosed With Brain Tumors: Report A new report alleges that multiple women on a single floor in a Massachusetts hospital have developed tumors.  Eleven women who have worked on the Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital's maternity unit have been diagnosed with brain tumors, NBC News reported. Five who currently work there have produced them, the report continued.  The hospital said an outside investigation found no issues on the fifth floor of the Newton hospital. The Massachusetts Nurses Association said it is looking into the matter.  “The investigation found no environmental risks which could be …

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by Josh Lanier
Worcester, MA
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Nurses' Strike Enters 2nd Week And Growing - More St. Vincent Workers Join Picket Line Nurses' Strike Enters 2nd Week And Growing - More St. Vincent Workers Join Picket Line Nurses' Strike Enters 2nd Week And Growing - More St. Vincent Workers Join Picket Line
Nurses' Strike Enters 2nd Week And Growing - More St. Vincent Workers Join Picket Line The nurses’ strike at St. Vincent Hospital is growing. Another union has joined the fight for better wages and safety standards during the COVID-19 pandemic. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1445, which represents about 600 patient care assistants, technicians, clerks, housekeeping, and more at St. Vincent, picketed alongside striking nurses on Saturday, March 13, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported. Local 1445 is not on strike, but its members have appeared alongside striking nurses outside the hospital. The 800 protesting nurses at St. Vincent are represented by the Ma…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
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Hospital Calls Nurses' Protest 'Misleading,' 'Inflammatory' Hospital Calls Nurses' Protest 'Misleading,' 'Inflammatory' Hospital Calls Nurses' Protest 'Misleading,' 'Inflammatory'
Hospital Calls Nurses' Protest 'Misleading,' 'Inflammatory' Hospital leaders said "misleading" and "inflammatory" information will be doled out by nurses at today's planned protest action. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, nurses plan to protest to raise awareness about what they're calling unsafe working conditions during COVID-19. The protest is being organized by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA). Nurses will be outside of St. Vincent Hospital on Summer Street in Worcester, 2-4 p.m., wearing masks and being heard. MNA nurses, who are negotiating contracts, have been picketing at hospitals around the state in an attempt to bring attention to hospital s…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
Breaking News
UPDATE: Nurses File 360 Complaints, Plan To Picket Outside Hospital Tuesday, Dec. 1 UPDATE: Nurses File 360 Complaints, Plan To Picket Outside Hospital Tuesday, Dec. 1 UPDATE: Nurses File 360 Complaints, Plan To Picket Outside Hospital Tuesday, Dec. 1
Update: Nurses File 360 Complaints, Plan To Picket Outside Hospital Tuesday, Dec. 1 After filing more than 360 complaints to management, nurses will hold an informational picket outside of a city hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to raise awareness about what they're calling unsafe working conditions during COVID-19. Story updated to include comments from St. Vincent Hospital. The protest is being organized by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), nurses will be outside of St. Vincent Hospital on Summer Street in Worcester, 2-4 p.m., wearing masks and being heard. MNA nurses, who are negotiating contracts, have been picketing at hospitals around the state in an attempt to…

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by Kristin Palpini
Springfield, MA
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Western Mass Nurses To Protest 'Disrespect' Of Rights During COVID-19 Pandemic Western Mass Nurses To Protest 'Disrespect' Of Rights During COVID-19 Pandemic Western Mass Nurses To Protest 'Disrespect' Of Rights During COVID-19 Pandemic
Western Mass Nurses To Protest 'Disrespect' Of Rights During Covid-19 Pandemic Nurses are slated to protest working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic at Mercy Medical Center on Monday, Aug. 24. Organized by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, protest participants say that Mercy Medical’s owner, Trinity Health, has failed to “respect the rights of nurses, listen to their concerns and support and protect them during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic."  The protest will take place on the sidewalk in front of Mercy Medical Center on Carew Street in Springfield, 4-5 p.m. Protest participants are expected to wear masks and practice social distancing. 

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by Kristin Palpini
Amherst, MA
Breaking News
Nurses To Protest 'Unsafe' Environment, Wage Freezes At Cooley Dickinson Hospital Nurses To Protest 'Unsafe' Environment, Wage Freezes At Cooley Dickinson Hospital Nurses To Protest 'Unsafe' Environment, Wage Freezes At Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Nurses To Protest 'Unsafe' Environment, Wage Freezes At Cooley Dickinson Hospital Nurses and allies will protest outside of Cooley Dickinson Hospital Wednesday, Aug. 12, afternoon to bring attention to what they’re calling “unsafe” staffing levels and protections during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooley Dickinson Hospital is based in Northampton and is owned by Mass General Brigham, formerly Partners Healthcare. In addition to the safety concerns, nurses are critical of Mass General Brigham’s proposed wage and retirement freezes. A request for comment from Mass General Brigham was not immediately returned. This story will be updated with their response as soon as possible. …

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by Kristin Palpini