As the state continues to grapple with a capacity crisis among its hospitals, operators and landlords are looking at new ways to alleviate the pressure.
In Longwood Medical Area, jobs were being added about twice as fast as in the state overall
A study says employment in Bostonâs medical hub grew nearly 30% from 2008 to 2019
By Jon Chesto Globe Staff,Updated May 3, 2021, 3:51 p.m.
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Medical employees and others make their way across Brookline Avenue. A study of Longwood Medical Area s growth suggests transit improvements might benefit the area.David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
Longwood Medical Area has come a long way from the days when Boston Childrenâs Hospital set up shop on Huntington Avenue with 60 beds and a herd of cows to provide kids with tuberculosis-free milk.