A new workgroup has been formed to help those affected by the closure of Noshoba Valley Medical Center, Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.
The Nashoba Valley working group, which had its first meeting earlier this month, aims to develop recommendations for new services in the healthcare industry.
The group will be spearheaded by Joanne Marqusee, Assistant Secretary in the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and Robert Pontbriand, Town Manager of Ayer.
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“In the wake of Steward’s closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center, this committed and diverse group of leaders has come together to understand the needs, address opportunities, and explore ideas to protect the health and well-being of those who live and work in this region,” said Marqusee. “As co-chairs, Robert and I are also committed to hearing and taking into account the voices of the residents in these towns. While we understand that the loss of this hospital has been difficult for these towns, we see an opportunity for the Working Group to develop proposals that have potential to make a real and positive impact.”