Denise McQuaide Tapped to Lead Benchmark Wellness Management
WALTHAM — Benchmark, a leading provider of senior-living services in the Northeast, announced that Denise McQuaide has been appointed to
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MassHealth Expands Access to Behavioral Healthcare Through Telehealth
BOSTON — MassHealth is offering a new benefit for its 1.86 million members to receive behavioral-health treatment. Utilizing teletherapy and
Read MoreBusinessWest Seeks 40 Under Forty Nominations
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2019. The deadline for nominations is
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Heart of the Matter -Knowledge is Key to Treating, Preventing Heart Attacks
Dr. Amir Lotfi says it not unusual for someone who suffers a heart attack to say they had no idea
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Learning Curves – CPR Training Promotes Confident Approach in Critical Moment
Daily life can change in an instant. A child at dinner unexpectedly begins to choke on a piece of food,
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Game Plan – Coaching Caregivers Offers Guidance in Often-difficult Situations
Many adults take on the role of caregiver for an aging parent, but few are prepared for what’s actually involved
Read MoreCaregivers Need to Take Care of Themselves, Too
As the population ages, more caregiving is being provided by people who aren’t health care professionals. About one in three
Read MoreInto a New Age – By 2030, Seniors to Outnumber Children in U.S. for First Time
The year 2030 marks an important demographic turning point in U.S. history, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 National
Read MoreDon’t Give Up on New Year’s Resolutions
How that January has come and gone, did your efforts to lead a healthier lifestyle as part of your New
Read MoreHow Will the State Approach Healthcare Reform in 2019?
Will the 2019 state Legislature tackle healthcare reform with a scalpel or with a sledgehammer? The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS)
Read MoreKnowledge Is Power – Five Employment-law Mistakes to Avoid in 2019
As an employment attorney, my job is to help businesses comply with the myriad laws that govern the workplace. No
Read MoreIdentifying a Liver Threat – Genetic Disorder Found to Cause Disease, Disability with Age
New research has revealed that hemochromatosis — a genetic condition that causes more than 1 million Americans to absorb too
Read MoreHeart Failure Is Still on the Rise – American Heart Month Focuses Attention on an Alarming Trend
Addressing heart disease, brain health, and diabetes is critical to reducing deaths in the U.S. Heart disease remains the leading
Read MoreTooth of the Matter – Good Advice for National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is not just a time to show love to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day; it also marks National Children’s
Read MoreYour Employees’ Parking Spots May Increase Your Income Tax
There has been discussion in the business community about the positive aspects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)
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Under Pressure – Physician Burnout Is Becoming a Public Health Crisis
Every day, patients rely on doctors to tackle their chronic health and wellness issues and make them feel better. But
Read MoreBaystate Franklin’s Birthplace Wins Grant to Expand EMPOWER Program
GREENFIELD — The EMPOWER program at Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC), designed to help pregnant women with opioid-use disorder (OUD)
Read MoreElms College to Host Day of Reflection on March 3
CHICOPEE — Elms College will host a day of reflection titled “Living Contemplatively in a Busy World” on Sunday, March
Read MoreBusinessWest Seeks 40 Under Forty Nominations
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2019. The deadline
Read MoreSenior Living Options in Western Massachusetts February 2019
Go HERE to view the February 2019 RMDA
Read MoreMHA Employees Donate 15 Bags of Food to the Market at Gray House
SPRINGFIELD — At its recent holiday event, held each January, MHA employees were asked to bring non-perishable items for a
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware’s ‘Love Your Pet’ Fundraiser to Run Through Feb. 24
SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware is again hosting a Rocky’s “Love Your Pet” fundraiser at eight of its Greater Springfield
Read MoreSymposium to Tackle Wound Care, Orthotic Care, Prosthetic Rehabilitation
SPRINGFIELD — Hanger Clinic, TEAM Rehab and Wellness Center, Louis & Clark Medical Equipment & Supply, and KCI will present
Read MoreWestfield State University to Offer Phlebotomy Technician Program
WESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing Education at Westfield State University will offer a phlebotomy technician program on
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Announces Partnership with Camp Glow It Up
AMHERST — CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County announced a partnership with Camp Glow It Up, a new
Read MoreNominations Open for Annual Ubora and Ahadi Awards
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 28th annual Ubora Award and the 10th annual Ahadi Youth
Read MoreJennifer Fischer Joins Holyoke Medical Center as Chief Experience Officer
HOLYOKE — Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems, announced the appointment of Jennifer
Read MoreWestfield State University to Host RN-to-BSN Information Session on Feb. 20
WESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing Education at Westfield State University (WSU) will hold an information session for
Read MoreGov. Charlie Baker Declares Feb. 11 as 211 Day in Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — On Monday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m., Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno will hold a news conference at the
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Plans Third Annual Caritas Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Plans are underway for Mercy Medical Center’s third annual Caritas Gala on Saturday March 23 at MGM Springfield.
Read MoreChicopee Savings Charitable Foundation Awards $17,000 Grant to MHA
SPRINGFIELD — The Chicopee Savings Charitable Foundation has awarded a $17,000 grant over two years to MHA Inc. to help
Read MoreSpringfield College, YMCA Unveil Online Degree-completion Program
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper and YMCA President and CEO Kevin Washington recently signed a five-year agreement for an
Read MoreHome Helpers Recognized by Home Care Pulse with Provider of Choice Award
ENFIELD, Conn. — For the fourth consecutive year, Home Helpers Home Care in Enfield (covering North Central Conn. and Western
Read MoreSpringfield College Professor Earns Paper of the Year Award
SPRINGFIELD — Jasmin Hutchinson, associate professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies and director for Sport and Exercise Psychology at Springfield
Read MoreBusinessWest Seeks 40 Under Forty Nominations
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2019. The deadline
Read MoreDena Hall to Chair Baystate Health Foundation Board of Trustees
SPRINGFIELD — Dena Hall, who has served as Baystate Health Foundation’s vice chair for the past two years, has succeeded
Read MoreFallon Health Names Michael Nickey to Newly Created Position
WORCESTER — Fallon Health, a not-for-profit healthcare-services organization, announced that Michael Nickey has been selected to fill the newly created
Read MoreAgawam Healthcare to Host ‘Coping with Caregiver Stress’ Presentation
AGAWAM — Agawam Healthcare invites healthcare professionals and caregivers to attend a free workshop titled “Coping with Caregiver Stress” on
Read MoreCDH, Hampshire Cardiovascular Associates to Offer Heart-health Series
NORTHAMPTON — In honor of the body’s most vital organ, the heart, Cooley Dickinson Hospital and Hampshire Cardiovascular Associates have
Read MoreMass. Dental Society Shares Five Ways to Show Kids’ Teeth Some Love
SOUTHBOROUGH — February is not just a time to show love to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day; it also marks
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