Guide to Senior Planning
A New Specialty Publication of Healthcare News & BusinessWest The specialty guide is intended to serve as a roadmap, containing
Read MoreA New Specialty Publication of Healthcare News & BusinessWest The specialty guide is intended to serve as a roadmap, containing
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine, HCN’s sister publication, will accept nominations for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2018 through the
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Starting this fall, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a new degree in biomedical engineering technology, which
Read MoreITASCA, Ill. — Struggling to pay rent each month can have a negative effect on adults’ and children’s health. A
Read MoreLike abuse of alcohol or illicit drugs, the nation’s growing opioid epidemic is presenting workplace challenges. The epidemic has been
Read MoreMaintaining proper diet and exercise are important all year long, including during the winter season. The shorter days and cold
Read MoreIt’s a condition that affects one in 10 women at some point during their reproductive years, putting many at risk
Read MoreThe Baby Boom generation isn’t just marching into retirement — they’re positively surging into their senior years, with some 10,000
Read MoreWhile residential care services have broadened in recent years for seniors unable to live independently, technology has emerged as well
Read MoreThe late Mayor Ed Koch of New York used to roll down the back window of his limousine when he
Read MoreQ: I’ve been hearing so much about the flu lately. Is it too late to get a flu shot? I
Read MoreBaystate Health Appoints Two Senior Vice Presidents SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health President and CEO Mark Keroack announced the appointments of Jean
Read MoreThe number of people diagnosed with heart failure is increasing and projected to rise by 46{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} by 2030, resulting in
Read MoreA recent study in the U.K. found that people who followed five aspects of a healthy lifestyle were significantly less
Read MoreThe recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is a sweeping tax package. Here’s an overview of some of
Read MoreAs she talked about a rebranding effort involving the agency now formerly known as Partners for a Healthier Community Inc.
Read MoreHOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College is offering classes for individuals interested in training and certification to be medical interpreters. The
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — There is an ad currently running on television about a type 2 diabetes pill that asks people on
Read MorePITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank announced that its foundation awarded a total of $1,995,462 in grants to nonprofit organizations operating in
Read MoreNORTHAMPTON — Many people ring in the New Year with friends, family, champagne, and serious fitness goals. The recent opening
Read MoreHOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will host a free discussion, “Living with Chronic Pain,” on Thursday, Feb. 22 at
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital and 94.7 WMAS are looking for Change Heroes to help kick off fund-raising efforts in
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Elms College has joined forces with Baystate Health and TechSpring to offer
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Graduates of the biotechnology programs at Springfield Technical Community College are well-prepared for careers in the life sciences,
Read MoreWARE — Construction crews have begun working on the expansion of the Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate Mary Lane.
Read MoreEASTHAMPTON — River Valley Counseling Center opened a new office location in Liberty Commons at 2 Mechanic St, Easthampton. The
Read MorePALMER — The board of directors of Baystate Wing Hospital Corp. recently welcomed two new members: Derek Gariepy, certified public
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with neighborhood-based stores in six states, is again hosting a Rocky’s Love
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — The annual Springfield College Fit Fest will take place Monday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Read MoreAMHERST — Stavros Center for Independent Living is offering new wheelchair-accessible scales at its Amherst and Springfield offices. People with
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Plans are underway for Mercy Medical Center’s second annual Caritas Gala on Saturday, April 21, at the MassMutual
Read MoreWESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing Education at Westfield State University will offer a phlebotomy technician program on
Read MoreAGAWAM — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Bumpy’s Natural and Organic Foods to the Agawam
Read MoreAMHERST — A new agreement to extend a two-year-long strategic collaboration that yielded a promising new modality for the treatment
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — As the Melha Shriners prepare to move from its current location, the Melha Shrine Center at 133 Longhill
Read MoreHOLYOKE — The Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) Weight Management Program is currently screening patients to participate in a clinical study
Read MoreLEEDS — Linda Manor Assisted Living will host a Veterans Administration benefits seminar on Friday, March 2, at 11:30 a.m.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine, HCN’s sister publication, will accept nominations for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2018 through the
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley’s community service committee continued its tradition of making hand-tied fleece blankets for
Read MoreHOLYOKE — Dr. Neil Kudler, former chief medical information officer for Baystate Health, has joined Holyoke-based healthcare consultancy VertitechIT as
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