Issues Management Group

Happy National Intern Day! Today, we’re proud to recognize the dedication, curiosity, and fresh perspective that both our present and past interns have brought to IMG.

To celebrate , IMG wants to share a little about our amazing summer intern, Sam, and also share our thanks for all the hard work he does.

IMG appreciates Representatives Sam Montaño, Bill MacGregor, and Tommy Vitolo for taking the time to tour Arbour Hospital and HRI Hospital and hear firsthand about the vital behavioral health work they are doing across Massachusetts.

Representative MacGregor joined tours of both facilities, accompanying Representative Montaño at Arbour Hospital in Jamaica Plain and Representative Vitolo at HRI Hospital in Brookline. Both hospitals are part of the Universal Health Services system and provide critical behavioral health services to the communities they serve.

We're proud to support such an important mission and help connect community leaders with the organizations making a real impact.

Last week, IMG team members traveled to Vermont to partake in NESHCo (New England Society for Healthcare Communications)'s 2026 Annual Conference, where IMG Executive Vice President Rich Copp moderated a panel on media relations with Lori Howley and John F. Looney. During the panel, they shared thoughtful, practical insights on today’s healthcare media landscape and their strategies for engaging both hyperlocal and larger media outlets.

Thank you to Lori and John for sharing their expertise, to those who joined us, and to the entire NESHCo team for organizing an incredible conference!

In a recent visit to Boston City Hall, residents of J.J. Carroll House showed their appreciation to City Councilors for their ongoing support of 2Life Communities and the City's dedication to investing in its senior community.

Residents took to the floor of the City Council Chamber to present their original artwork directly to councilors. They also visited Mayor Wu's office and met with Age Strong's Commissioner, Emily Shea. Days like these are a powerful reminder that civic engagement has no age limit.

IMG is grateful to be part of the team supporting 2Life Communities!

Recently, IMG team members had a wonderful time volunteering at Pine Street Inn, New England’s largest homeless services provider, where we hosted games of bingo, gave out prizes, and provided snacks and drinks!

Pine Street Inn is dedicated to ending homelessness, supporting over 2,400 individuals every day through housing, shelter, outreach, and workforce development programs. Thank you to Pine Street Inn for everything you do to support the Boston community.

For decades, the Commonwealth has been a national leader in supporting older adults who wish to age at home, but as the baby boomer generation ages, the conversation is shifting. The question is no longer simply how programs are structured, but whether there will be enough caregivers to sustain them.

In a recent blog by Maureen Glynn, learn about how policy, collaboration, and workforce innovation can shape the next chapter in care as demographic trends change:

Massachusetts Built Strong Home Care, Next Build the Workforce Caring for aging loved ones is deeply meaningful but often comes with real challenges, especially finding quality, affordable care.