An Rx for Drug Disposal – Pouch Offers Safe Option for Getting Rid of Medications
For all the good that medicines provide to people, an age-old problem remains of what to do when they expire
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More Than a Bug – Infections May Be a Trigger for Heart Attack, Stroke
Diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. But what about just getting sick?
Read MoreOne Year Later – The #MeToo Movement Is Generating Workplace Change
The #MeToo movement began making national headlines just over a year ago. Since then, more than 200 nationally prominent
Read MoreGood News and Bad News – Awareness, Education Are Key to Avoiding Prediabetes
There is good news and bad news when it comes to type 2 diabetes. The good news is that
Read MoreKeep Moving – Pedal Desks Could Improve Health of Sedentary Workforce
A recent pilot study by kinesiologists at UMass Amherst found that pedaling while conducting work tasks improved insulin responses to
Read MoreCareer Pulse – Dec 18
Williamson Tapped to Lead Orchard Valley at Wilbraham WILBRAHAM — Catherine Williamson was recently named executive director at Orchard Valley at
Read MoreUnlocking the Urgent – Art of Cura Personalis
From the perspective of clinical bioethics, the practice of ‘cura personalis,’ or ‘care for the whole person,’ can feel like
Read MoreE-cigarettes and Youth – Challenge Doctors
A new generation of nicotine products — ‘pod mods,’ a type of electronic cigarette — is changing the way that
Read MoreOn The Calendar – Dec 2018
Cocoa and Cookies with Santa Dec. 15: Area children are invited to have cocoa and cookies with Santa from 11
Read MoreGet Tested – AIDS Awareness Month Shines a Light on a Persistent Problem
AIDS Awareness Month is a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories such
Read MoreUMass Amherst Biostatistician and Team Assist CDC in Flu Forecasting
AMHERST — When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was looking for a preferred flu-prediction model for use
Read MoreBeyond the Winter Blues
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons. It usually starts in
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know Before Giving the Gift of a DNA Testing Kit
SPRINGFIELD — Santa is carrying some new gifts in his bag this year. Given the amount of television advertising for popular
Read MoreBay Path Selects YWCA of Western Mass. as Holiday Charity Partner
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s annual holiday party for employees boasts a longstanding tradition of presenting a local nonprofit organization with
Read MoreIt’s That Time of Year – Careful Tax Planning Can Yield Dividends Down the Road
Year-end planning for 2018 takes place against the backdrop of a new tax law — the Tax Cuts and Jobs
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A Widening Problem With Obesity on the Rise, Americans Struggle to Get Fit
It’s gratifying, Steve Conca said, when people ask for help managing their weight — especially if nothing has worked before.
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Named WorkWell Massachusetts Gold Level Winner
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) and its Wellness at Work program have been named a WorkWell Massachusetts Award Program
Read MoreVolunteer Efforts in Baystate Gift Shops Support Local Healthcare
WARE, PALMER — Volunteers and auxiliary members at Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Wing Hospital actively support local healthcare through
Read MoreFood Bank Receives $5,000 Grant from MBA Charitable Foundation
HATFIELD — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced it has received a $5,000 community grant from the Massachusetts Bankers
Read MoreMHA Honored for Innovative Work to Address Homelessness
SPRINGFIELD — MHA was recognized by the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) with a Cornerstone Award for the agency’s
Read MoreDr. Liana Fraenkel Joins Rheumatology Professional Services of BMC
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems has further expanded its Rheumatology services with the appointment of Dr. Liana Fraenkel, a board-certified
Read MoreMassachusetts Dental Society Foundation Awards Grants
SOUTHBOROUGH — The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) Foundation awarded a total of more than $75,000 in “Expanding Access to Dental
Read MoreViability Hires Patty Morey Walker as Program Manager
GREENFIELD — Richard Venne, CEO of Viability, announced that Patty Morey Walker, former mayoral candidate in Greenfield, has accepted the
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center to Host Blood Drive on Dec. 19
GREENFIELD — The Baystate Health Blood Donor Mobile will be at Baystate Franklin Medical Center on Wednesday, Dec. 19 from
Read MoreColony Care at Home to Give Holiday Stockings to Clients
SPRINGFIELD — Colony Care at Home, a nonprofit agency that provides home-care services to the elderly, is giving out more
Read MoreViability Promotes Three Staff Members
GREENFIELD — Richard Venne, CEO of Viability, announced the recent promotion of three current staff members: Kristin Rotas, director (Holyoke);
Read MoreGlenmeadow Welcomes New Board Members, Corporators
LONGMEADOW — At Glenmeadow’s annual meeting in November, attorney David Carlson, chair of the nonprofit’s Governance Committee, announced four new
Read MoreSpringfield Thunderbirds to Host NAMI Night on Jan. 5
SPRINGFIELD — Saturday, Jan. 5 will be NAMI Night with the Springfield Thunderbirds hosting the Providence Bruins at the MassMutual
Read MoreSeats Open for Spring EMT Training at HCC
HOLYOKE — There are still seats available for emergency medical technician training classes beginning in January at Holyoke Community College.
Read MoreConsolidated Health Plans Announces Launch of New Brand and Identity
SPRINGFIELD — Consolidated Health Plans (CHP), a Springfield-based accident- and health-insurance Berkshire Hathaway company, announced the launch of a new
Read MorePublic Health Institute Welcomes New Employees, Board Members
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) recently welcomed three new employees: Kim Gilhuly, Research and Population
Read MoreAdCare Hospital Appoints Dr. Oliver Joseph to Consultant Medical Staff
WORCESTER — Dr. Oliver Joseph has been appointed to the consultant medical staff with privileges in psychiatry at AdCare Hospital.
Read MoreBenchmark’s One Company Fund Raises Nearly $400,000 in 2018
WALTHAM — When Stephanie Morris, a resident-care associate for Harbor Point at Centerville, a Benchmark assisted-living and memory-care community, was
Read MoreSecond Chance Takes Three Top Honors in Best of Central Mass Awards
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services volunteers and staff won three titles at the Best of Central Mass awards
Read MoreElms College Marks Milestone for 15 DNP Students with White-coat Ceremony
CHICOPEE — The Elms College School of Nursing held a white-coat ceremony on Dec. 5 to honor the college’s fourth
Read MoreDr. David Oelberg Joins BMC Pulmonary and Critical Care Team
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. David Oelberg, a board-certified and fellowship-trained pulmonologist, to the medical
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Recognizes Linda Manor Extended Care Facility
LEEDS — Linda Manor Extended Care Facility in Leeds has been named among the best in the nation by U.S.
Read MoreRex’s Pantry at AIC Celebrates First Anniversary of Serving People in Need
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) is celebrating the first anniversary of Rex’s Pantry, a food and necessities pantry founded
Read MoreBFAIR Kicks Off Annual Campaign
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) has kicked off its annual campaign. This year’s campaign, titled Wheels
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England Welcomes the Saint John’s Bible
SPRINGFIELD — Trinity Health Of New England is honored to house one of 299 existing Heritage Editions of the Saint
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