Dr. Thomas Fynan Joins Oncology Team at BMC Cancer Center
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas Fynan, a board-certified and fellowship-trained medical oncologist, to the
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JGS Lifecare to Host ‘Meet the Pharmacist: Medication Management Therapy’
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare invites the public to “Meet the Pharmacist: Medication Management Therapy” on Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 5
Read MoreJewish Family Services to Present ‘Unretire Yourself: Tap into Your Passion’
SPRINGFIELD — Attendees of a workshop on Thursday, Dec. 6 will learn how to tap into their passion to identify
Read MoreGándara Center Executive Director Henry East-Trou to Retire in May
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Henry East-Trou is stepping down as executive director of the Gándara Center after 36 years on the
Read MoreBaystate Mary Lane, Baystate Wing Staff Donate to Local Food Pantries
PALMER — During the first two weeks in November, Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Wing Hospital employees held a food
Read MoreElms College to Host White-coat Ceremony for DNP Students on Dec. 5
CHICOPEE — The Elms College School of Nursing will host a white-coat ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.
Read MoreCarmine DiCenso Named to Board of National Animal-welfare Organization
SPRINGFIELD — Carmine DiCenso, executive director at Dakin Humane Society, was unanimously appointed to serve on the board of directors for
Read MoreBFMC to Host Artisan and Craft Fair to Support Patient Comfort on Dec. 7
GREENFIELD — The holiday season is a time of tradition, and Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) has one of its
Read MoreNorth Adams Commons Invites Kids for Cocoa and Cookies with Santa
NORTH ADAMS — Area children are invited to have cocoa and cookies with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 11
Read MoreBCC’s PTA Program Gets OK to Accept More Students
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Community College’s (BCC) Physical Therapist Assistant program has been approved by its accrediting body, CAPTE, to accept
Read MoreMercy Medical, Trinity Health of N.E. Welcome New Physician
SPRINGFIELD — Aleksandra Ogrodnik, M.D., has joined the staff of Mercy Medical Center and Trinity Health of New England Medical
Read MoreActress Lili Reinhart Helps Raise Awareness to the Silence Associated with Bullying!
SPRINGFIELD — Unify Against Bullying announced that actress Lili Reinhart has accepted the #unifyselfiechallenge! The challenge helps to raise awareness
Read MoreDakin to Host ‘It’s a Smalls World’ on Nov. 23
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will commemorate the biggest shopping day of the year by presenting ‘Black Friday: It’s a
Read MoreMercedes-Benz of Springfield Partners with MGM Springfield
CHICOPEE — Mercedes-Benz of Springfield is partnering with MGM Springfield during the holiday season on a number of programs and
Read MoreStrempek Named Executive Director at Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care
HOLYOKE — Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care, a member of Valley Health Systems and affiliate to Holyoke Medical Center, has
Read MoreBay Path Launches Region’s First Severe Special Needs Bachelor’s Degree Program
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Severe Special
Read MoreWSU to Host Info Sessions for Popular Graduate Programs
WESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE) at Westfield State University will host information sessions for master’s
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Peace of Mind MHA’s Specialized Residences Help People Overcome Acquired Brain Injury
usan Wolfe likes horses, and they like her — something she had forgotten for a while. “Because I have
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No Time to Lose Dramatic Improvements in Stroke Response Are Saving, Extending Lives
John Hunt sees plenty of people come through HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital with speech and swallowing problems, balance issues, weakness, and
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Prepare for theUnexpected Why Everyone — Not Just Older People — Should Have a Healthcare Proxy
edical decisions aren’t always cut and dry. The way Jack Ferriter sees it, why entrust them to just anyone?
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Where There’s a Will… …There’s a Way to Avoid Confusion, Conflicts After Death
Music legend Aretha Franklin recently died without a will. As such, her home state of Michigan will now decide not
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A Remedy with Side Effects Understand the Administrative Issues Before Choosing a Trust
Like most efficacious remedies, trusts have side effects. ‘Side effects?’ you say. ‘But everyone uses them. How much of a
Read MoreSee the Revenue CycleThrough Patients’ Eyes
If you’ve never seen a ‘perspective sculpture’ in person, you’ve probably run across a few online. One of the most
Read MoreOpioid Act Aims to ID,Help Patients at Risk
When Congress passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act as its response to the opioid epidemic, it included provisions
Read MoreBeyond the Simple Nap Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Elevated Brain Amyloid
Everyone loves a good nap now and then, but feeling excessively sleepy during the day could be a sign of
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Cancer Connection Welcomes Herbert as Executive Director NORTHAMPTON — The Rev. Beverly Herbert has joined Cancer Connection as executive director.
Read MoreLet’s Not Sugarcoat This American Diabetes Month Shines Light on Disease’s Impact
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat
Read MoreA Good Time to Quit Great American Smokeout Encourages People to Kick the Habit
The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout is held on the third Thursday in November each year. Smokers are encouraged
Read MoreHealthy Outlook Estate Planning After the New Tax Law — It’s Still Relevant
The need for estate-tax planning is still alive and well despite the feeling by many that, given the tax-law changes,
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Focused on Fiscal Fitness – Dexter Johnson Wants to Whip the Springfield Y into Shape
Last fall, while Dexter Johnson was making up his mind to take the job being offered him — president and
Read MoreAmerican Women’s College at Bay Path University Recognized
LONGMEADOW — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare occupations will add more new jobs than any other occupational
Read MoreMassachusetts Opioid-related Overdose Deaths Decrease
BOSTON — Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts decreased in the first nine months of 2018 compared to the first nine months
Read MoreStockings for Seniors Benefit Drive Underway
By donating small stocking stuffers to be included in holiday bags, local citizens can provide needy seniors with joy and
Read MoreBig Y Works to Sack Hunger
SPRINGFIELD — For the ninth year, all Big Y supermarkets are working to help feed the hungry within their local
Read MoreBaystate Medical Center to Offer Babysitters Academy on Dec. 8
SPRINGFIELD — Are you already a babysitter looking to further your skills, or considering becoming a babysitter to earn extra
Read MoreSeminar Slated on Tapping the Power of Digital Recruitment Marketing
AGAWAM — On Wednesday, Nov. 28, the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) will host a presentation by GCAi digital
Read MoreDakin Vet Joins Team for Spayathon Puerto Rico
SPRINGFIELD — Two dozen national animal-welfare organizations recently joined forces to help curb the homeless animal population in Puerto Rico
Read MoreSunshine Village Welcomes Christine Pollender as New HR Director
CHICOPEE — Sunshine Village recently welcomed Christine Pollender as the new director of Human Resources. With the organization serving more
Read MoreDr. Eric Plakun Named Medical Director/CEO of Austen Riggs Center
STOCKBRIDGE — The Austen Riggs Center’s board of trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Eric Plakun as medical director/CEO. “We are
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Continues Streak of ‘A’ Grades for Patient Safety
PITTSFIELD — The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C.-based organization aiming to improve healthcare quality and safety for consumers and purchasers,
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