This week's news and issues for the region's health care industry

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SHINE appoints new executive director from YOU

The SHINE Initiative, a Worcester agency raising awareness of mental health conditions, has named a new executive director.

Boston Scientific acquires Calif. firm for up to $160M

Boston Scientific is showing no signs of slowing its aggressive acquisition strategy as the medical device giant is set to acquire a privately held obstructive disease firm for up to $160 million.

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Harrington moving into new Sturbridge space

Harrington Healthcare will anchor a new 43,000-square-foot office building on Route 20 in Sturbridge.

Alzheon researchers discover key Alzheimer's substance

Researchers at the Framingham pharmaceutical firm Alzheon have discovered a substance in the brain inhibiting the formation of molecules that help form Alzheimer's disease.

Hologic to lay off 35 N.Y. workers, move production to Marlborough

Marlborough medical device firm Hologic is closing a subsidiary's New York manufacturing facility and laying off 35 employees.

Behavioral health group says ballot question would force closures

Nurse staffing mandates called for in a November ballot question would force psychiatric hospitals to shed 1,000 beds, according to a new behavioral health care industry study.

Boston Scientific laying off 85 in Burlington

Boston Scientific has alerted the state it plans to lay off 85 workers at a site in Burlington later this year.

Pulse Check: Opioid deaths and work

Number and percent of opioid-related overdose deaths by detailed occupation (top five) between 2011-2015

Construction laborers 374 (34.2)
Carpenters 201 (18.4)
Painters, construction, maintenance 92 (8.4)
Pipe layers, plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters 66 (6.0)
Electricians 62 (5.7)
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health
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People on the Move

Sarah Daigle has been hired as a podiatrist with the Harrington Physician Services Orthopedic office in Southbridge. Daigle received her medical degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She most recently practiced as a chief resident at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Conn. She will join Dr. Richard Martin in Southbridge, specializing in routine and diagnostic foot care. 

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