The Baker-Polito Administration has announced the deployment of three state supported mobile units for monoclonal antibody treatment for high-risk individuals who have been exposed to or have COVID-19. These new clinics have the capacity to treat a combined 500 patients…
Month: December 2021
Mass. House Passes Legislation to Balance Health Care Market, Protect Vulnerable Hospitals
Special to the Independent In an effort to protect community hospitals, Rep. Joe McGonagle and his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation yesterday to promote a more balanced health care market by strengthening the regulatory processes for…
Start the New Year With a New Career at the MBTA
The MBTA is aggressively hiring new employees to join its dynamic workforce. It takes many people to move over a million trips a day, and the 6,500-person MBTA is redoubling efforts to hire hundreds of open positions – from train…
Metro Credit Union Welcomes Occean as VP Retail Regional Administrator
Metro Credit Union, Massachusetts’ largest state-chartered credit union, has announced Joelle Occean has joined the organization as VP Retail Regional Administrator. In her role, Occean is responsible for motivating, coaching, and supporting a team of branch managers to provide outstanding…
MCU Welcomes Bianny Arias-Perez and Clarissa Oliveira, Training and Development Partners
Metro Credit Union (MCU), Massachusetts’ largest state-chartered credit union has announced Bianny Arias-Perez and Clarissa Oliveira have joined the organization as Partners in the Training and Development Department. In the Training and Development Partner role, Arias-Perez and Oliveira will be…
Malden Catholic Students Walk on Behalf of the Leonard Florence Center for Living and Raise $13,000
Special to the Independent In honor of the 13th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living, which was held virtually on October 17 to benefit the residents of the Leonard Florence Center for Living, the Malden Catholic High School held…
Pearl Harbor Was 80 Years Ago
It was 80 years ago this coming week that the nation of Japan launched its attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The very next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt convened a joint…
Happy Hanukkah
The eight-day observance of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, started this past Sunday evening and will culminate this coming Monday, December 6. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days by lighting the candles of the Menorah,…
Letter to the Editor
Toys for Tots Drive Dear Editor, During the season of Thanksgiving it reminds us to let our patients know how grateful we are. To allow us to serve you in attaining and maintaining your health is the most wonderful gift…
Obituaries 12-01-2021
Theresa Shalsi Everett Community Activist Theresa L. (Ragucci) Shalsi of Everett passed away on November 24. A lifelong resident of Everett, she was a graduate of Everett High school, a cheerleader and a drum majorette. She was a dancer…