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Healey announces $3 million in women’s health grants, promotes $3.5 billion Mass Leads Act at Brigham and Women’s
Summary
Governor Maura Healey announced $3 million in new women’s‑health research grants and pushed reauthorization of the Mass Leads Act — a $3.5 billion proposal including $1 billion for life sciences — during a visit to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, emphasizing research, economic impact, and maternal health equity.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital hosted Governor Maura Healey and members of her administration on a visit that combined a tour of clinical facilities with announcements of new research funding and a push for a proposed economic development package.
Governor Maura Healey announced, “So today, I'm also pleased to announce that we have an additional $3,000,000 in new grant awards through the Women's Health Project.” She said the awards include five $50,000 "First Look" grants to early‑stage investigators, and named recipients from the event remarks.
The governor framed the grants as part of a broader push to address disparities in maternal and women’s health. “It's the start of Black Maternal Health Week, and I think it's particularly important that we be here in this moment to talk about our shared commitment to addressing real health disparities, particularly when it comes to maternal health,” she…
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