River Valley Counseling Center to Offer Program on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Trauma
HOLYOKE — River Valley Counseling Center, in conjunction with Valley Health Systems, will host “The Healing Project: Healing Hearts of Childhood
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Lexington Group to Host Aeron Chair Hockey Tournament on Oct. 2
WEST SPRINGFIELD — In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Lexington Group will host an Aeron chair hockey tournament on Wednesday,
Read MoreLouis & Clark Pharmacy to Host Grand Opening and Ribbon-cutting Ceremony on Sept. 12
SPRINGFIELD — Louis & Clark Pharmacy owners Skip Matthews and Kara James announced a grand-opening ceremony at their new, state-of-the-art,
Read MoreBaystate Mary Lane, Baystate Wing Employees Donate School Supplies
WARE, PALMER — Just before the start of the new school year, Marlene DiLeo, superintendent of Ware Public Schools, and
Read MoreNortheast Miracle League Tournament Draws 80 Athletes to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Western Massachusetts Sports Commission (WMSC) and the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts recently joined forces to produce
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Announcing the 2019 Healthcare Heroes
Healthcare Heroes Class of 2019 to Be Honored on Oct. 17 When BusinessWest and Healthcare News launched Healthcare Heroes in
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Overdose Deaths Decline Statewide, but Increase in Western Mass.
Persistent Problem By JOSEPH BEDNAR It’s a disconnect that has many health officials in Western Mass. worried. On one hand,
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Physical Therapist April Rex Volunteers at MHA’s Resource Center
Continuing a Commitment to Service By KIMBERLEY LEE April Rex is a U.S. Coast Guard chief boatswain’s mate with more
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When to Structure Employee Educational Assistance as Loans
Back to School By TERRI JUDYCKI Often, when there is a shortage of employees with specific skills, medical practices may
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Healthy Lifestyle Associated with Lower Risk of Dementia
Beyond the Genes Following a healthy lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of dementia in cognitively healthy older adults
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Career Pulse
Bialecki to Join LifePath as Home Care Program Director GREENFIELD — Rebecca Bialecki will join LifePath on Sept. 3 as
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On the Calendar
RVCC Golf Tournament Sept. 13: River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), a multi-faceted mental-health agency, will hold its fourth annual golf
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Picture This
Send your photos to: Picture This; c/o Joseph Bednar, The Healthcare News, 1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103; or e-mail bednar@healthcarenews.com
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Frank Robinson, Ph.D.
This Public Health Leader Is a Visionary and Innovator “Dr. Frank Robinson is a true visionary. He sees partnerships and
Read MoreKatherine Wilson
While She Manages People and Programs, Her Job Is About Changing Lives It’s probably fair to say that the discussions
Read MoreShriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield
‘There’s a Magic Here,’ Built on Dedication, Innovation, and Culture H. Lee Kirk Jr. was speaking at a public event
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Cristina Huebner Torres, Ph.D.
This Leader Is Focused on Dismantling the Barriers That Limit One’s Ability to Thrive Dr. Cristina Huebner Torres was moving
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Amy Walker
This Nurse Midwife Gave Birth to an Intriguing Concept in Care ‘Accountability.’ After pausing to give the matter some thought,
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Emily Uguccioni
This Assisted-living Facility Manager Leads by Example It’s safe to say that, at the age of 13, most people don’t
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Tara Ferrante
She’s Forging Pathways to Help People Overcome OCD and Hoarding Disorder To illustrate one of the many ways obsessive-compulsive disorder,
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Carol Constant
She’s One of Many Improving Quality of Life for People with Dementia As director of Community Engagement at the Loomis
Read MoreWheeling for Healing Raises More Than $72,000 for BFMC Oncology Programs
GREENFIELD — The late Bob Perry will be remembered for helping people to conquer hills. Perry was the owner of
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Receives Grant to Provide Care for Senior Dogs
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society received a grant for more than $7,000 from the Grey Muzzle Organization to help senior
Read MoreWestover Job Corps Offers Immediate Enrollment Opportunities
CHICOPEE — The Westover Job Corps Center has immediate openings for individuals seeking free career training in the nation’s leading
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Earns ‘Leader in LGBTQ Health Care Equality’ Designation
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital has been recognized as a 2019 Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights
Read MoreScantic Valley YMCA to Host Free Opioid-awareness Event with Kirk Jonah on Sept. 17
WILBRAHAM — On Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., the Scantic Valley YMCA will host guest speaker Kirk Jonah, founder
Read MoreLoomis Village to Open Photo Exhibit on Sept. 25
SOUTH HADLEY — The public is invited to the opening of a photography exhibit, “By The Water’s Edge,” featuring the
Read MoreHospice 5K Meadows Run to Benefit Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice Programs
NORTHAMPTON — The seventh annual Hospice Meadows 5K run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28. Online registration costs $30,
Read More‘Caring for the Caregiver’ Presentation and Art Project Slated for Sept. 28
GREAT BARRINGTON — Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in collaboration with HospiceCare of the Berkshires, will host a free
Read MoreKresge Foundation Awards $100,000 to Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — The Kresge Foundation awarded the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts a $100,000 grant to advance policy solutions
Read MoreLexington Group to Host Aeron Chair Hockey Tournament on Oct. 2
WEST SPRINGFIELD — In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Lexington Group will host an Aeron chair hockey tournament on Wednesday,
Read MoreKimball Farms to Host ‘The Big Five: Important Documents for Estate Planning’
LENOX — Kimball Farms Life Care will host a presentation on “The Big Five: Important Documents for Estate Planning” on
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services to Celebrate 20 Years of Helping Pets in Need
EAST BROOKFIELD — To mark 20 years of helping pets in need, Second Chance Animal Services will host an anniversary
Read MoreForum on Sept. 6 to Tackle Opioid Crisis in Western Mass.
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Peter Friedmann, a recognized addiction specialist and chief research officer for Baystate Health, will participate in “Massachusetts
Read MoreWestfield State University to Present Continuing-education Offering for Nurses
WESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing Education at Westfield State University will hold a continuing-education offering for nurses
Read MoreSpringfield Rescue Mission to Host Open House on Sept. 8
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Rescue Mission will host an open house on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. This is
Read MoreJGS Lifecare to Hold Annual Meeting on Sept. 26
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Leavitt Family Jewish Home at
Read MoreJewish Family Services to Host Author Talk with Lesléa Newman on Sept. 19
SPRINGFIELD — Jewish Family Services will host a presentation by author Lesléa Newman on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 2 to
Read MoreGreater Westfield Chamber Announces 2019 Award Winners
WESTFIELD — Each year, the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce solicits nominations from the membership for three awards. This year’s
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