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WPI develops method to increase cancer drug production

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have developed a more efficient way to produce a widely used cancer drug by genetically engineering cells from a tree.

Frances Anthes stepping down as health center CEO

Family Health Center of Worcester President and CEO Frances Anthes will retire from her post at the end of the year, the organization announced Thursday.

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Board of Health approves first medical marijuana dispensary

The Worcester Board of Health has approved a license for Good Chemistry's medical marijuana dispensary in the Canal District, making it the first dispensary to receive city approval.

Worcester health center CEO to retire

The president and CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center will retire next July, the center announced Monday.

Fallon hires chief medical officer, SVP

Two former executives are returning to Worcester insurance firm Fallon Health after several years away from the company.

Arthrosurface lands FDA clearance for knee replacement system

Franklin joint replacement device firm Arthrosurface has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market a new knee device.

Hologic's super bug screening system receives European clearance

Marlborough medical imaging device company Hologic has received approval in Europe for its Panther Fusion MRSA screening system.

Pulse Check: E-cigarettes

Percentage of Mass. high school students who reported ever using electronic tobacco vapor products

9th Grade 15.2% - 22.5%
10th Grade 38.8% - 51.7%
11th Grade 43.6% - 54.2%
12th Grade 49.6% - 58.2%
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2015
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People on the Move

Dr. Olga Ceron has joined Reliant Medical Group’s department of ophthalmology and is welcoming new patients at Reliant’s Gold Star Boulevard office in Worcester. Ceron received her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and a fellowship at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary.

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