| Research group: mandated nurse ratios would lead to more hospital closures A research group advocating against mandated nurse staffing ratios said hospital unit closures like the pediatric unit at UMass Memorial Health Alliance-Clinton Hospital in Leominster will continue... UMMS in the clear following animal rights group's complaints Despite complaints from an animal rights group about the deaths of 30 research animals -- mostly mice -- over the course of a year, UMass Medical School is in the clear. RCA Westminster adds 16 beds, 32 employees An addiction recovery center in Westminster has expanded its number of beds to 64, including a 16-bed increase in its clinical support services beds and the hiring of 32 new employees. Boston firm completes 1,048-kw solar facility at Webster hospital A 4,200-panel solar array at Harrington HealthCare's Webster facility is expected to save the hospital and Webster-area community more than $1 million. | 