About Us
Healthcare News, published bi-monthly, is the most trusted brand in the health care industry. Offering a wide range of resources from daily eNewsletters, specialty publications, award programs, networking events and educational programs.
- Daily eNewsletters “HCN News & Notes”
- Career Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals
- Digital Advertising
- Lecture Series
- Awards/Events
- Specialty Publications
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For Advertising information, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 110.For Editorial, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 109; Fax: (413) 781-3930
John Gormally Editor/Publisher
The Team at BusinessWest
Kate Campiti
Sales Manager & Associate Publisher
Kate has extensive experience in management, leadership, and sales. Kate is a graduate of University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B.A. in Communications and Political Science. After working as a sales executive with OneStar Communications, she began her career with BusinessWest and the Healthcare News in 2000. Kate can be reached at either (413) 781-8600 ext. 106 or campiti@businesswest.com.
Joe Bednar
Editor
Joe is a veteran writer and copy editor with more than two decades of experience covering Western Massachusetts. Formerly a reporter with the Westfield Evening News and Waterbury Republican-American, he has been on the staff at BusinessWest and the Healthcare News since 2001. He has a bachelor’s degree from Evangel College, where he majored in English and Journalism. Joe can be reached at either (413) 781-8600 ext. 102 or bednar@businesswest.com.
George O’Brien
Retired Editor; Contributing Writer
George is one of the region’s most experienced and respected journalists, with more than 30 years of experience as a writer and editor. Before coming to BusinessWest in 1995 as editor, he was the long-time editor of the Westfield Evening News. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, majoring in Journalism and English and minoring in History. George can be reached at either (413) 781-8600 or obrien@businesswest.com.
Kathleen Plante
Advertising Consultant
A native of Agawam, MA, Kathleen’s diverse career has taken her throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Focused on customer service, business and fund development, as well as marketing and public relations. With her background in business, non-profit, and health care, Kathleen is connected to the readers of both BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. Kathleen can be reached at either (413) 781-8600 ext. 108 or plante@businesswest.com.
Cecille Youmans
Advertising Consultant
Cecille is a 2016 graduate of Bay Path University with a B.S. in Business Administration. She has more than 25+ years of experience in the newspaper advertising industry. She began her career at the Los Angeles Times and continued her extensive professional journey at The Republican, Daily Hampshire Gazette, and Valley Advocate. Cecille brings a depth of experience and knowledge from her career in newspaper advertising. Cecille can be reached at (413) 781-8600 ext. 112 or youmans@businesswest.com.
Mike Nasuti
Art Director
Mike has more than 30 years of experience in graphic design and illustration. Before coming to BusinessWest and the Healthcare News in 2005, he was a news artist/illustrator at the Daily Hampshire Gazette in Northampton and art director at The Springfield Newspapers. He graduated with a B.F.A. from Massachusetts College of Art & Design. Mike can be reached at either (413) 781-8600 ext. 103 or nasuti@businesswest.com.
Ryan Leary
Graphic Designer
Ryan is a multi-disciplined designer with experience in graphic design, illustration, and animation. Ryan studied at Holyoke Community College and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Westfield State University. He later continued his education with the online platform School of Motion, where he is now a Teaching Assistant. Ryan can be reached at either (413) 781-8600 ext. 107 or leary@businesswest.com.