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Category: Health & Medicine

September 24, 2023September 17, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Medical Center Sold for $23.5 Million-September 24, 2023

NKF Capital Markets brokered the $23.5 million sale of the 92,400-square-foot Norwood Medical Center at 825 Washington Street to Thor Equities on behalf of Grander Capital Partners.

July 18, 2002July 19, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Firm Works on New Cancer Drugs-July 18, 2002

In the realm of cutting-edge medical research, a pioneering spirit has taken hold in the quaint town of Norwood , Massachusetts. On this day, July 18, 2002, a groundbreaking announcement … Continue reading Norwood Firm Works on New Cancer Drugs-July 18, 2002

June 28, 1991July 19, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Breaking the Silence on Brittle Bone Disorder-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1991

A Norwood family's national custody battle over a rare bone disorder inspires a new library support group to protect innocent parents.

September 13, 1988September 11, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, Medical, This Day In Norwood History

Dedham Medical Associates and Harvard Community Health Plan Open 23,000-Square-Foot Medical Facility on Route 1 at River Ridge Complex-September 13, 1988

Dedham Medical Associates and Harvard Community Health Plan open a 23,000-square-foot medical facility on Route 1 at River Ridge, staffed initially by five doctors.

Illustration of a DNA double helix with labeled base pairs and surrounding cell organelles
July 12, 1986July 19, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, This Day In Norwood History

Genetics Clinic an Area First-July 12, 1986

The clinic will provide accessible services, including identifying high-risk couples and offering advanced testing methods for detecting defects earlier during pregnancy.

July 25, 1985July 24, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, This Day In Norwood History

State Warns of Asbestos Contamination At Norwood High School-July 25, 1985

State officials warned that Norwood High School is contaminated with asbestos fibers released during $5 million renovations, threatening the start of the fall school term.

July 29, 1983July 29, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, Norwood Hospital, Public Health, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital’s Response to PCBs Case Praised-July 29, 1983

Norwood Hospital addressed community concerns regarding the effects of toxic wastes. The hospital's swift action and provision of facilities for sampling blood from residents earned praise from State Health Commissioner … Continue reading Norwood Hospital’s Response to PCBs Case Praised-July 29, 1983

July 13, 1983July 19, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, This Day In Norwood History

Toxic Soil Tests Sought in Area Near Westwood Line-July 13, 1983

In the sweltering summer of 1983, a sense of unease settled over the residents of Albemarle and Devon roads in Norwood. A growing concern about the alarming number of cancer … Continue reading Toxic Soil Tests Sought in Area Near Westwood Line-July 13, 1983

July 12, 1983July 19, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Residents Begin PCB Blood Testing Program-July 12, 1983

State health officials launched the screening program to analyze the health impact of toxic chemical exposure following soil contamination cleanup.

June 24, 1983July 19, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, This Day In Norwood History

Drop-In Center Arranges Shopping Trips And Medical Clinics For Elderly-June 24, 1983

Elderly residents mobilize for a planned July community shopping excursion with open registration lines established at the drop-in headquarters.

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