UMass Dining App Wins Two Awards
AMHERST — The UMass Dining mobile app has been recognized in the Web Marketing Association’s sixth annual international MobileWebAwards Competition
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Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center to host job fair March 7
LENOX — Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox will host a career fair on Wednesday, March 7, from 10
Read More12,000 Children in Bay State Still lack in Insurance
Roughly 12,000 children in Massachusetts still lack health insurance, giving the state a 99{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} coverage rate among its 1.39 million
Read MoreGreenfield Center for Wellness Set to Open
GREENFIELD — The new CHD Greenfield Center for Wellness, a vision for a more seamless model of care that breaks
Read MoreElms Names YWCA Director Elizabeth Dineen New Trustee
CHICOPEE — The board of trustees at College of Our Lady of the Elms has appointed Elizabeth Dineen ’77, J.D.,
Read MoreBaystate Mary Lane to Host Colon Health Program on March 20
WARE — Did you know a simple screening test can not only detect colon cancer, but also prevent cancer from
Read MoreTwo New Members Appointed to STCC Board of Trustees
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College board of trustees recently welcomed two new members. Gov. Charlie Baker appointed Elizabeth
Read MoreHCC Foundation Offers More Than $200,000 in College Scholarships
HOLYOKE — More than $200,000 in scholarships is available for new, current, and transferring Holyoke Community College (HCC) students for
Read MoreSenior Living Options in Western Massachusetts February 2018
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Read MoreBaystate Health Names Two New Trustees
SPRINGFIELD — Two prominent Western New England community leaders have been elected to serve on the Baystate Health Inc. board
Read MoreDeadline for 40 Under Forty Nominations Extended Until Feb. 19
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine has extended the deadline for 40 Under Forty nominations through the end of the work day
Read MoreState’s Opioid-related Overdose Deaths Fell by More Than 8{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} in 2017
BOSTON — Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined in 2017 by an estimated 8.3{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} compared to 2016. This is the
Read MoreHNE Gives Food Bank $30,000 to Support Puerto Rican Evacuees
HATFIELD — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced it has received a $30,000 grant award from Health New England
Read MoreO & P Labs to Host Grand Opening of New Prosthetic Center
SPRINGFIELD — O & P Labs announced the grand opening of its Prosthetic Center at 3500 Main St. in Springfield
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center to Host Free Lecture on Chronic Pain
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will host a free discussion, “Living with Chronic Pain,” on Thursday, Feb. 22 at
Read MoreHolyoke Soup Debuts at New Location on Feb. 15
HOLYOKE — After a recent snow cancellation, Holyoke Soup, a community-based, crowd-funding, idea-generating offshoot of SPARK Holyoke, will debut at
Read MoreGuide to Senior Planning
A New Specialty Publication of Healthcare News & BusinessWest The specialty guide is intended to serve as a roadmap, containing
Read MoreFriday Is Nomination Deadline for 40 Under Forty
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine, HCN’s sister publication, will accept nominations for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2018 through the
Read MoreSTCC Offering New Biomedical Engineering Technology Degree
SPRINGFIELD — Starting this fall, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a new degree in biomedical engineering technology, which
Read MoreHousing Stability Plays a Key Role in Individual Health and Well-being
ITASCA, Ill. — Struggling to pay rent each month can have a negative effect on adults’ and children’s health. A
Read MoreThe Opioid Crisis and the Workplace
Like abuse of alcohol or illicit drugs, the nation’s growing opioid epidemic is presenting workplace challenges. The epidemic has been
Read MoreTips for Staying Healthy During Winter Season
Maintaining proper diet and exercise are important all year long, including during the winter season. The shorter days and cold
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An Answer to the Pain – Women Need to Know the Facts About Endometriosis
It’s a condition that affects one in 10 women at some point during their reproductive years, putting many at risk
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Secure Connections – Technology Expands to Help Seniors Age in Place
The Baby Boom generation isn’t just marching into retirement — they’re positively surging into their senior years, with some 10,000
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Left to Their Own Devices – Plenty of Options Available for Home-monitoring Technology
While residential care services have broadened in recent years for seniors unable to live independently, technology has emerged as well
Read MoreSeeking the Key to Healthy Aging – States and Regions Differ Widely in Longevity Trends
The late Mayor Ed Koch of New York used to roll down the back window of his limousine when he
Read MoreA Formidable Foe – Even If You’re Healthy, the Flu Isn’t Something to Take Lightly
Q: I’ve been hearing so much about the flu lately. Is it too late to get a flu shot? I
Read MoreCareer Pulse – February 2018
Baystate Health Appoints Two Senior Vice Presidents SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health President and CEO Mark Keroack announced the appointments of Jean
Read MoreHeart Failure Still on the Rise – American Heart Month Focuses Attention on an Alarming Trend
The number of people diagnosed with heart failure is increasing and projected to rise by 46{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} by 2030, resulting in
Read MorePositive Changes – Some Good Advice for National Cancer Prevention Month
A recent study in the U.K. found that people who followed five aspects of a healthy lifestyle were significantly less
Read MoreA Primer on the TCJA – Everything You Need to Know About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is a sweeping tax package. Here’s an overview of some of
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New Name, Evolving Mission – ‘Partners’ Becomes Public Health Institute of Western Mass.
As she talked about a rebranding effort involving the agency now formerly known as Partners for a Healthier Community Inc.
Read MoreHCC Medical Interpreting Certification Classes Begin March 3
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College is offering classes for individuals interested in training and certification to be medical interpreters. The
Read MoreDiabetes Can Increase Risks from Heart Disease
SPRINGFIELD — There is an ad currently running on television about a type 2 diabetes pill that asks people on
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Foundation Grants Nearly $2 Million in 2017
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank announced that its foundation awarded a total of $1,995,462 in grants to nonprofit organizations operating in
Read MoreAnytime Fitness in Northampton to Celebrate Grand Opening
NORTHAMPTON — Many people ring in the New Year with friends, family, champagne, and serious fitness goals. The recent opening
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center to Offer Free Lecture on Chronic Pain
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will host a free discussion, “Living with Chronic Pain,” on Thursday, Feb. 22 at
Read MoreChange Heroes Needed for WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital and 94.7 WMAS are looking for Change Heroes to help kick off fund-raising efforts in
Read MoreElms College, Baystate Health, TechSpring to Offer Workshop
SPRINGFIELD — The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Elms College has joined forces with Baystate Health and TechSpring to offer
Read MoreSTCC Biotechnology Program Wins Gold Level Endorsement
SPRINGFIELD — Graduates of the biotechnology programs at Springfield Technical Community College are well-prepared for careers in the life sciences,
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