A Crucial Checkup Cholesterol Education Month Is a Good Time to Get Tested
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower
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Toward a Healthy Life National Recovery Month Emphasizes That Help Is Available
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans about the fact that substance-use treatment and
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The Power of PPAs – These Profiles Can Help Identify the Right Candidates
Healthy Outlook Have you ever made what you thought was a perfect hire, only to find out later that your
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Deep Dive – Achieve TMS East Is Changing the Lives of People with Depression
Margie Pierce understands the difficulty — and, yet, the importance — of tackling the problem of depression. “It’s the leading
Read MoreA Step Forward in Fight Against Opioid Abuse
Last year alone, drug overdoses killed 72,000 Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that record number
Read MoreWhat It Takes for Women in Medicine to Be Seen and Heard
Dr. Julie Silver has diagnosed a problem in medicine: the low visibility and silencing of women physicians. And although the
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Language Course Legislature Passes Bill Restricting Non-compete Agreements
Big changes may be on the horizon regarding non-competition agreements. For the first time, there may be legal restrictions on
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Healthcare Heroes 2018
Healthcare Heroes to Be Saluted on Oct. 25. Passion. If one were challenged to describe the Healthcare Heroes for 2018
Read MoreNAMI-Western Mass. to Present Mental-health Discussion on Sept. 15
SPRINGFIELD — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Western Massachusetts, in collaboration with the Springfield City Library, will
Read MoreProvidence Place at Ingleside to Host Open House on Sept. 29
HOLYOKE — Providence Place at Ingleside is hosting a festive “Celebrate Fall” Open House on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 2
Read MoreOctober “Look Good…Feel Better” Program to Be Held in Ware
WARE — The Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center and the American Cancer Society will sponsor
Read MoreBaystate Health and VertitechIT Partner to Launch baytechIT
HOLYOKE — Baystate Health and VertitechIT announced the formation of a new company to meet the increasingly complex IT needs
Read MoreMental-health Awareness Advocates to Speak at Springfield College on Oct. 11
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College will host mental-health awareness advocates Jessie Close and Calen Pick on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in
Read MoreAspen Dental to Offer Dental Care to Area Veterans on Sept. 24
SPRINGFIELD — Most veterans do not receive dental care through the Veterans Administration unless they are 100{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} disabled, have a
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This Compassionate Leader Has Transformed Health and Wellness on the AIC Campus ‘Sex and Chocolates.’ Sounds like one of Hollywood’s
Read MoreHealth/Wellness Administrator/Administration: Celeste Surreira
At the Soldiers’ Home, She’s a Nurse, Leader, Mentor, and Role Model Celeste Surreira was talking about her work, and,
Read MoreEmerging Leader: Peter A. DePergola II
In the Emerging Field of Bioethics, He’s a Leader and a Pioneer Oddly, he doesn’t actually remember where or when
Read MoreCommunity Health: Dr. Matthew Sadof
This Pediatrician and Coalition Builder Has Helped Create a Healthier Community Most people who have been working professionally for nearly
Read MoreInnovation in Health/Wellness: TechSpring
This Unique Venture Exists at the Intersection of Innovation and Technology Christian Lagier has a deep background in entrepreneurship, business
Read MoreCollaboration in Health/Wellness: The Consortium and the Opioid Task Force
This Unique Initiative Has a Simple Mission: to Save Lives Larry Thomas remembers not knowing exactly what to say or
Read MoreLifetime Achievement: Robert Fazzi
He’s Spent a Half-century in the ‘Helping Profession’ There’s more than a little irony attached to the fact that Bob
Read MoreBaystate Family Advocacy Center Receives $100,000 Grief Reach Grant
SPRINGFIELD — The New York Life Foundation will present a $100,000 check today to the Baystate Family Advocacy Center in
Read MoreMercy LIFE Celebrates Caregivers During National PACE Month
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The National PACE Assoc. has proclaimed September as National PACE Month, an opportunity to celebrate the lives
Read MoreNew Faculty Members Join Bay Path University
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University recently welcomed six new faculty members. Jennifer Stratton, coordinator of Undergraduate Education, comes to Bay Path
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England’s Provider Practices Have New Name
SPRINGFIELD — Trinity Health Of New England announced that all its employed provider practices have been renamed Trinity Health Of
Read MoreCSO’s Family Resource Center Receives Governor’s Citation
AMHERST — While attending a statewide meeting for Family Resource Centers (FRC) in Boston on Sept. 6, CSO’s Family Resource
Read MoreBulkley Richardson Launches Cannabis Practice
SPRINGFIELD — As the legalization of marijuana continues to roll out in Massachusetts, attorneys at Bulkley Richardson saw an opportunity
Read MoreMary Ann’s Dance and More to Host Hydrocephalus Awareness Event
EASTHAMPTON — Mary Ann’s Dance and More is partnering with the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc. (PHF), as well as Bella
Read MoreFive Local Chambers of Commerce to Present Table Top Expo
CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee, Greater Holyoke, South Hadley & Granby, Springfield Regional, and Quaboag Hills chambers of commerce will
Read MoreNext Future Tense Lecture to Examine Impact of Lean Concepts
SPRINGFIELD — The third installment of the BusinessWest lecture series Future Tense, titled “Change Considerations: An Examination of Lean Process, Market Disruption, and the
Read MoreSTCC to Offer Training in Medical Interpreting
SPRINGFIELD — Are you bilingual and looking for a career opportunity? Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer training this
Read MoreBay Path University to Host Inaugural Healthcare Summit on Sept. 28
LONGMEADOW — The field of healthcare is one that’s constantly changing, thanks to ongoing research and ever-evolving technology. Bay Path
Read MoreInstitute for Applied Life Sciences Enters New Era of Industry Relationships
AMHERST — In addition to directing the Human Testing Center at UMass Amherst’s Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS), Michael
Read MoreWalk for Love to Step Off on Sept. 8 at Shriners Hospitals for Children
SPRINGFIELD — Are you ready to walk for love? Join the fun at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield for the
Read MoreUnify Against Bullying Accepting Grant Applications
SPRINGFIELD — Unify Against Bullying Executive Director Christine Maiwald announced that the organization is accepting grant applications online. The organization
Read More‘Ride Like an Animal’ Motorcycle Ride and Car Show Slated for Sept. 8
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals will host the 10th annual “Ride Like an Animal” Motorcycle Ride and Car
Read MoreWestfield State University to Host Info Session for Two Master’s Programs
WESTFIELD — An information session for Westfield State University’s master of arts programs in counseling and applied behavior analysis programs
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Welcomes Two New Sleep Lab Providers
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center recently expanded its Sleep Lab services with the addition of two new providers, Dr. Rani
Read MoreJGS Lifecare to Host Workshop for Veterans and Surviving Spouses
LONGMEADOW — Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses may be entitled to $1,176 to $2,169 in monthly income from the
Read MoreBay Path Gives Springfield JCC Community Partnership Spirit Award
LONGMEADOW — Springfield Jewish Community Center was recognized with Bay Path University’s first-ever Community Partnership Spirit Award last week. This
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