Homeless camps at D.W. Field Park; Halifax drowning: 5 top stories last week
BROCKTON ? A doctor who has treated patients at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton for 17 years — starting before Steward Health Care existed — said staffing and supply shortages have hit rock bottom.
'The Brady Bunch' star Christopher Knight visited Brockton's Cape Cod Cafe. Knight, who played Peter Brady on the TV classic , signed autographs, including a football, for the crowd.
A man drowned on Mother's Day following a canoe accident on East Lake in Halifax, officials said.
B-R students had their red carpet moment as they gathered to take photos at a home in Bridgewater before heading off for their big night at White's of Westport for their junior prom.
In case you missed it, here are five of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.
Man drowns after canoe capsized on East Lake in Halifax
A man drowned on Mother's Day following a canoe accident in Halifax, officials said. Halifax police received a 911 call about 10:58 a.m. for a report of a capsized canoe with several people in the water near the boat ramp at 47 White Island Road. "Upon arrival, Halifax Police and Fire located three individuals, including one adult and two children, who had exited the water safely," said Beth Stone, a spokesperson for Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz. "A second adult was reported missing below the water’s surface."
Man drowns in East Lake in Halifax: Man drowns after canoe capsized on East Lake in Halifax
'Couldn't be worse than it is right now': Doctor gives inside look at Good Sam in Brockton
A doctor who has treated patients at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton for 17 years — starting before Steward Health Care existed — said staffing and supply shortages have hit rock bottom. "It couldn't be worse than it is now," said the unnamed physician. The Enterprise agreed not to use his name or specialty because he was concerned Steward could see his comments as a violation of its employee code of conduct. The doctor plans to leave this summer for a non-Steward-owned facility.
'Couldn't be worse': 'Couldn't be worse than it is right now': Doctor gives inside look at Good Sam in Brockton
Who might buy hospitals from Massachusetts to Arizona? Steward Health Care looks for buyers
Private equity firms have been buying up hospitals and health care systems, like Steward Health Care, at an increasing rate over the past few decades, according to the Institute for New Economic Thinking. This growing trend, however, has left patients, doctors, and local politicians concerned that the private equity business model, which consists of acquiring hospitals with the end goal of quickly extracting financial value to deliver large returns to investors, does not lend to high-quality patient care.
Who might buy hospitals? Who might buy hospitals from Massachusetts to Arizona? Steward Health Care looks for buyers
Should homeless people be allowed to camp out in D.W. Field Park in Brockton
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule by the end of June in a case that will affect the way cities across the United States are able to regulate homeless encampments — including Brockton. On April 22, the justices heard oral arguments in an Oregon case on whether the enforcement of laws banning homeless people from sleeping on public property constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, which is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment. Current precedent prevents cities from enforcing criminal restrictions on public camping unless the person has access to adequate temporary shelter.
Homeless in D.W. Field Park: Should homeless people be allowed to camp out in D.W. Field Park in Brockton?
Teen in custody after armed robbery in Randolph, second suspect still on the run
An 18-year-old Malden man was taken into custody by Randolph police in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, Chief Anthony Marag said in a written statement. The man allegedly stole jewelry and a cellphone from the victim, they said. Police are still searching for the second suspect, who they say fled on foot in the area of the town dump, which abuts Route 24.
Teen in custody after armed robbery: Malden teen in custody after armed robbery in Randolph, second suspect still on the run
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