The Dream and the Journey || After Eight-year Struggle, Hillside Residence Becomes Reality
As she talked about the long and persistently frustrating quest to secure funding for the project that would come to
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Author: HCN Staff
Changing the Landscape – More Men Are Embracing the Nursing Profession
To say that Erasmo Ruiz took a circuitous route to the nurse-pinning ceremony at Springfield Technical Community College late last
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Course Correction – Nursing Proves to Be a Solid Option for Career Changers
Stephanie Dalton has wanted to be a nurse since she was 7, though it took a few intriguing detours to
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In the Club – Flagship Dental Rewards Kids for Positive Habits
Some Tips to Ease a Child’s Dental Visit Are your kids reluctant to visit the dentist? The American Dental Assoc.
Read MoreBiting Back Against an Epidemic – ADA Announces New Policy to Combat Opioid Abuse
The American Dental Assoc. (ADA) recently announced a new policy on opioids supporting mandates on prescription limits and continuing education
Read MoreThe Beat Goes On – Genomic Medicine May Revolutionize Cardiovascular Care
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Assoc. summarizes the state-of-the-science of genomic medicine — the study of the
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CAREER PULSE – June 2018
Hayer Joins Valley Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine GREENFIELD — Baystate Medical Practices announced the addition of Dr. Jeffrey Hayer to Valley
Read MoreON THE CALENDAR – June 2018
Homeopathy Event June 12: The Western Massachusetts Chapter of Business Among Moms (BAM) announced its June event, Homeopathy for Moms with
Read MoreFor the Record – Knowing What to Retain for How Long Is Critical
By James T. Krupienski, CP As an accounting and tax advisor, some of the most common questions I receive from
Read MoreA Wake-up Call for the Guys – Men’s Health Month Brings Attention to Alarming Disparities
Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media
Read MoreWorking Out the Details – National Safety Month Puts Focus on Reducing Risk
Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the
Read MoreSupporting a Colleague Who May Be Impaired
We all aim to be supportive to our colleagues, especially when we know that they may be struggling with personal
Read MoreNurses Sound Alarm on Safe Patient Limits
An annual survey of the state’s nurses sounds a blaring alarm that the quality and safety of patient care continues
Read MoreHillcrest Commons to Host Talk on Sexuality Myths and Tips
PITTSFIELD — Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center will host a talk by Dr. Ashley Mader on “Sexuality Across the
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center to Offer Cardiac-risk Cholesterol Screening
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center will hold a cardiac-risk cholesterol screening on Wednesday, June 13 from 8:30 to 9:30
Read MoreGirls on the Run 5K Event Draws 1,900 Runners and Walkers
SPRINGFIELD — More than 2,500 girls, spectators, volunteers, and community members gathered on June 3 for the Girls on the
Read MoreViability Inc. Names Lynn Ostrowski-Ireland Chief Operating Officer
NORTHAMPTON — Viability Inc. announced that Lynn Ostrowski-Ireland has been appointed chief operating officer, a new position within Viability, reporting
Read MoreShriners Hospitals for Children Recognized as Brand of the Year
TAMPA, Fla. — Shriners Hospitals for Children has been named 2018 Health Nonprofit Brand of the Year, based on the
Read MoreLinda Manor Offers Free Summer Concert Series
NORTHAMPTON — Linda Manor Assisted Living and Linda Manor Extended Care invite the public to a free summer concert series
Read MoreDr. Julio Miranda Joins Pulmonary Professional Services of BMC
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Julio Miranda, a board-certified and fellowship-trained pulmonary and critical-care specialist
Read MoreKimball Farms to Host Talk on ‘Healthy Elixirs’ on June 7
LENOX — Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox will host a talk on “Healthy Elixirs” on Thursday, June 7
Read MoreFarmington Bank WTIC Community Concert Series Continues June 7
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Farmington Bank WTIC Community Concert Series featuring Simply Swing, a 10-piece swing orchestra, continues Thursday, June
Read MoreBusiness Organizations Announce Plan to Reduce Healthcare Costs
BOSTON — Twenty prominent Massachusetts business organizations representing thousands of employers announced an initiative to save $100 million in healthcare
Read MoreHadley Family Medicine Welcomes Dr. Tanya Luttinger
HADLEY — Cooley Dickinson Medical Group recently welcomed Dr. Tanya Luttinger to its primary-care practice at 234 Russell St. in
Read MoreDr. Esther Dono de Quiusky Joins Hillcrest Family Health of BMC
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Esther Dono de Quiusky, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, to
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for Women of Impact Awards
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine decided recently, after much consideration, to launch a new recognition program to honor a specific segment
Read MoreBelchertown High School Girls Volleyball Team Maintain Healing Garden
WARE — Student athletes from Belchertown High School girls’ volleyball team did not let the rain keep them from recently volunteering
Read MoreBlood-pressure Screenings Offered by Emergency Department Staff
WARE, PALMER — Close to 60 million Americans have high blood pressure, but only about half of them know it. High
Read MoreAnnual Brightside Golf Classic Set for July 23
SPRINGFIELD — More than 200 golfers are expected to participate in the 38th Annual Brightside Golf Classic on Monday, July
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center to Offer Free Lecture on Veins June 7
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center will host a free discussion, “Venous Disease & You,” on Thursday, June 7 at 5:30
Read MoreFairview Commons to Host Antique Car Show on June 16
GREAT BARRINGTON — Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center will host an antique car show and cookout on Saturday, June
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center Reaches Agreement on Nurses’ Contract
GREENFIELD — This week, Baystate Franklin Medical Center announced it has reached agreement on a new five-year contract with the
Read MoreLocal Business Among Moms Chapter to Offer Homeopathy Event
EASTHAMPTON — The Western Massachusetts Chapter of Business Among Moms (BAM) announced its June event, Homeopathy for Moms with Abby Beale,
Read MoreTickets Still Available for 40 Under Forty Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are still available for BusinessWest’s 12th annual 40 Under Forty Gala, a celebration of 40 young business
Read MoreValley Venture Mentors to Award $150,000 to Startups Tonight
SPRINGFIELD — Today, May 24, Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) will host more than 450 people to celebrate the achievements of
Read MoreUMass Professor to Report on Air-quality Research in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — In observance of Asthma Awareness Month, the Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition (PVAC), UMass Springfield, and the Public Health
Read MoreIt’s Time to Think About the Next Healthcare Heroes
SPRINGFIELD — Do you know a Healthcare Hero? Then you’re invited to nominate that individual or organization to be recognized as
Read MoreHCC Offering Three-week Mediation Training Course Starting June 8
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College is running a three-week course for anyone interested in becoming a trained mediator or those
Read MoreRiver Valley Counseling Center to Celebrate Opening of New Location
EASTHAMPTON — River Valley Counseling Center will celebrate the opening of its newest office location in Easthampton with a ribbon-cutting
Read MoreOpioid-related Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline in Massachusetts
BOSTON — Opioid-related overdose deaths continued to decline overall year over year in Massachusetts, according to the latest quarterly opioid-related deaths
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