BCC’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
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Mercy 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
Read MoreCareer Pulse – November 2018
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,
Read MoreAwareness, Education Are Key to Avoiding Prediabetes
SPRINGFIELD — There is good news and bad news when it comes to type 2 diabetes. The good news is that
Read MoreHuman Service Forum Training on Dec. 4 to Tackle Conflict Resolution
SPRINGFIELD — The Human Service Forum (HSF) will present a training on Tuesday, Dec. 4 titled “Effective Conflict Resolution Strategies: What Should
Read MoreMassachusetts Dental Society Inks Exclusive Partnership with Bento
SOUTHBOROUGH — The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS), a statewide organization serving approximately 5,000 member dentists, has named Bento, a dental-benefits-management software
Read MoreCome Celebrate This Year’s Women of Impact on Dec. 6
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, the business journal covering Western Mass., will honor its inaugural Women of Impact on Thursday, Dec. 6
Read MoreKimball Farms Life Care to Host Art Exhibition
LENOX — Kimball Farms Life Care will host an art exhibition in December and January, with an opening reception on Sunday,
Read MoreAIC’s Jessica Chapin Inducted into Section V Basketball Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD — Jessica Chapin, American International College’s (AIC) associate athletic director/compliance senior woman administrator/deputy Title IX coordinator, is one of
Read MoreSenior Living Options in Western Massachusetts October 2018
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Read MoreProgram Aims to Prevent Substance Misuse Among Native American Youth
BOSTON — A new program from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) will provide substance-misuse prevention support services for Native
Read MoreEMA Dental Accepting Donations to Toy and Clothing Drive
EAST LONGMEADOW — EMA Dental will accept donations now through December for new, unwrapped children’s toys for ages 1 to
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