Protesters want Healey to save 2 hospitals days before they close
A rally was held at the Massachusetts State House Wednesday to try and save two Steward hospitals from closing this weekend.
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A rally was held at the Massachusetts State House Wednesday to try and save two Steward hospitals from closing this weekend.
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