Walgreens to Pay $60 Million Settlement for Overcharging for Drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walgreens, the nation’s largest retail pharmacy, has agreed to pay $60 million to settle allegations that it
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NAMI Western Massachusetts to Offer Family-to-Family Education Program
AGAWAM — NAMI Western Massachusetts will offer its NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program for the spring season beginning Monday, Feb. 4.
Read MoreMassachusetts Department of Public Health to Mark its 150th Year
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) will celebrate its 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial, with a series of events, and
Read MoreTeach Western Mass Receives $250,000 Barr Foundation Grant
SPRINGFIELD — Teach Western Mass has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Barr Foundation that will allow the education
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has achieved certification to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, reflecting the organization’s commitment
Read MoreMHA Focuses on Teens During National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
SPRINGFIELD — MHA has produced a week-long, teen-directed social-media campaign to coincide with National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, Jan.
Read MoreElms College to Hold Instant Accept Day at Berkshire Community College
CHICOPEE — The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Elms College will host an Instant Accept Day on Tuesday,
Read MoreWay Finders Receives $140,000 Grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation
SPRINGFIELD — Way Finders Inc. was awarded a two-year grant for $140,000 from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to advocate for
Read MoreBaystate Announces Temporary Changes to Visitor Policy for Flu Season
SPRINGFIELD — As the winter season continues, so has the increase in cold and flu illnesses, especially among children in
Read MoreWestfield State University to Offer Leadership in Human Services Academy
WESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing Education and the Department of Social Work at Westfield State University will
Read MoreDr. Tracy Hagerty Joins BMC Cardiology Services
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Tracy Hagerty, a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist and electrophysiology specialist,
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank’s TGIF Program Raises Funds for MHA’s Good to Go
SPRINGFIELD — Every other Friday, employees of Monson Savings Bank can celebrate Team Giving Initiative Friday (TGIF) by wearing jeans
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Offers Program for Managing Diabetes and Prediabetes
NORTHAMPTON — Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes? Has your doctor suggested you may be at risk for
Read MoreUnited Bank to Help Government Employees Impacted by Shutdown
HARTFORD, Conn. — United Bank announced it will be waiving all deposit-account monthly service charges and offering loan assistance for
Read MoreBaystate Mary Lane Hosts Series of Cancer Support Groups
WARE — Facing a cancer diagnosis can be a stressful life change and a daunting prospect. During a cancer journey, patients and
Read MoreHolyoke Community College to Offer EMT Training
HOLYOKE — Registration is open for the next Emergency Medical Technician training program at Holyoke Community College (HCC), taking place
Read MoreBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Issues Grants
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to 10
Read MoreAIC to Offer Graduate and Low Residency Program Information Sessions
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will host two information sessions on Saturday, Jan. 19 in the Admissions Office, DAR
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 MoreHCC, Westfield State Announce Nursing Degree Partnership
HOLYOKE — Officials from Holyoke Community College (HCC) and Westfield State University signed a dual admission agreement this week that streamlines the
Read MoreBaystate Medical Center to Hold Free Heart & Vascular Health Lecture Series
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center will hold its popular free Heart & Vascular Health Lecture Series during the month of
Read MoreAttorney Amelia Holstrom Named Partner at Skoler, Abbott & Presser
SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced that Attorney Amelia Holstrom was named a partner in the firm on
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Names Two Department Chairs
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointments of Dr. Marcella Bradway as chair of the Department of Surgery and
Read MoreDakin to Present ‘Pet Loss Companion’ Readings and Discussion
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will present readings from The Pet Loss Companion and discussion on Thursday, Feb. 28 at
Read MoreDay, Evening EMT Classes Offered at STCC Starting Jan. 22
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College will offer EMT classes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22. Students can choose to take day
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Rapid Response – Nursing Programs Adjust to Changing Landscape, Growing Needs
It wasn’t so long ago — OK, maybe it was 10 or even 12 years ago — when the primary
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Progressive Course – ABA Master’s Program at Elms Puts Students on Rewarding Path
In many cases, Alyssa Clark says, progress — in whatever way it is measured — comes slowly. But in
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Implanted Thoughts – Dr. David Hirsh Reflects on Decades of Change in Dentistry
Early in his career, Dr. David Hirsh used to perform dental work for the then-Springfield Indians, and even back then,
Read MoreExpanding Access Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation Awards Grants
The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) Foundation awarded a total of more than $75,000 in “Expanding Access to Dental Care” grants
Read MoreSeven Key Practice Trends for 2019
How will medical practice evolve through 2019, and what do those changes mean for physicians? The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) has
Read MoreTime to Talk About Family Health History
Healthcare professionals have known for a long time that common diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as
Read MoreA Clear Roadmap – Trump’s NLRB Gives Employers More Guidance on Handbooks
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law that protects employees’ right to engage in concerted activity. Although
Read MoreA Key Connection Maintaining Good Vision May Stave Off Cognitive Decline
During aging, loss of vision and cognition often coincide. In a new study, researchers funded by the National Eye Institute
Read MoreCAREER PULSE – JAN 19
Baumer Named Manager at Hanger Clinic SPRINGFIELD — Hanger Clinic, a leading provider of prosthetic and orthotic solutions, recently announced the
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Hanger Clinic to Host Prosthetist Featured in Dolphin Tale Films Jan. 31: The world-renowned prosthetist portrayed by Morgan Freeman in the Dolphin Tale feature
Read MoreA Quick Way to Save a Life – With Need Constant, It’s Always a Good Time to Donate Blood
The American Red Cross promotes blood donation year-round, but National Blood Donor Month provides an additional opportunity for awareness during
Read MoreBefore It’s Too Late – Be Aware of Glaucoma, the ‘Sneak Thief of Sight’
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Currently, more
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New Year’s Practice Resolutions – Step Back and Focus on Where You’ve Been and Want to Go
Jan. 1 is a new year, and a time where many individuals feel invigorated in life and look to move
Read MoreBay Path Welcomes Optometrist to Discuss Early-childhood Vision Screening
LONGMEADOW — Dr. Kirsten Kerber, a pediatric optometrist at Boston’s Dimock Community Health Center, will visit Bay Path University to discuss
Read MoreBaystate Franklin to Launch Pilot Program for Stress Management
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center announced it will offer the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) course beginning Monday, Jan.
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