Access to High-quality Sites Needed in Early Education and Child Care
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — A newly updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement says access to high-quality early
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Springfield Jam Fest to Benefit NAMI Western Massachusetts
AGAWAM — The Springfield Business Improvement District will present the first annual Springfield Jam Festival in downtown Springfield on Saturday,
Read MoreHMC Weight Management Program Achieves National Accreditation
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center’s Weight Management Program, under the medical direction of Dr. Yannis Raftopoulos, has been accredited as
Read MoreHCC Gateway to College Program Again Earns National Honors
HOLYOKE — For the second year in a row, the Gateway to College program at Holyoke Community College has received
Read MoreSpringfield College Athletic Training Program Earns Accreditation
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Athletic Training Program has been granted 10 years of continuing accreditation by the Commission on
Read MoreSubaru, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Deliver Gestures of Hope
SPRINGFIELD — For the second year in a row, Subaru of America and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will
Read MoreBaystate Health’s Blood Donor Mobile Coming to Palmer Aug. 31
PALMER — The Baystate Health Blood Donor Mobile will host a blood drive on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to
Read MorePTSD Common, but Treatment Available
SPRINGFIELD — Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often viewed in the context of soldiers coming home from war where they experienced
Read MoreSeeking Help for Hoarding Disorder
Recently, a mother and daughter were killed in a house fire in Westfield. News reports pointed to a lack of
Read MoreThe ‘Heroes’ Have Been Identified – Judges Score More Than 70 Nominations for Healthcare Awards
A panel of esteemed judges is now finished with its work. And soon, the region will learn the identities of this
Read MoreDetermined Course – Harry Dumay Takes the Reins at Elms College
Soon after Harry Dumay reached that point professionally where he determined he was ready and willing to pursue a college
Read MoreRealizing a Vision – Ryan Health Science Center Meets Multiple Needs at Bay Path
It was a bold move, and it’s paying off. In 2015, Bay Path University was bursting at the seams of
Read MoreProblematic Projections – Opioid Crisis Expected to Get Worse Before It Gets Any Better
The projections are, well, to use a term from this realm in healthcare, quite sobering. Indeed, a report issued by STAT,
Read MoreStep Away – MGM Adopts GameSense to Discourage Problem Gamblers
When you gamble, use your GameSense. That’s the message MGM Resorts International is sharing with its customers across North America
Read MoreForeign Affairs – There’s No Better Time Than Now to Audit Your I-9s
Although a new version of the Form I-9 became mandatory only earlier this year, on July 17, 2017, the U.S.
Read MoreFurther Study Needed – Data on Dementia Interventions Promising but Inconclusive
The public is enormously concerned about dementia and cognitive impairment, and a wide range of programs and products, such as
Read MoreBack to School – Make Sure Your Kids’ Vaccines Are Up to Date
B ack-to-school season is here. It’s a time for parents to gather school supplies and backpacks. It’s also National Immunization
Read MoreBrain Matters – As People Live Longer, Alzheimer’s Becomes More Prevalent
Q: I recently read a report that cited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stating that more than 5
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HMC Promotes Mark to Chief Medical Officer HOLYOKE — Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health
Read MoreHelping Employees with School – Details Matter When Structuring Education Assistance as a Loan
Often, when there is a shortage of employees with specific skills, medical practices may assist employees or potential employees in furthering
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Growth Opportunities – Prospect Meadow Farm Provides Jobs, Therapy
Aerial Mehler grew up on the western end of Long Island, just a short train ride from Manhattan. So, in
Read MoreBay Path Launches Fully Online Occupational Therapy Doctorate
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University announced it is launching its first doctoral program this fall, initiating its Occupational Therapy doctorate
Read MorePathlight Fellows Advance Tech Concepts Through VVM Accelerator
SPRINGFIELD — As she worked as a Pathlight fellow in Valley Venture Mentors’ (VVM) accelerator program this spring on technology
Read MoreStephen Gallant Joins CMIC Group as Chief Operating Officer
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — CMIC, a leading member-owned medical professional-liability insurance company, announced that Stephen Gallant of Glastonbury, Conn. has joined
Read MoreBerkshire Healthcare Communities Earn 15 National Awards
PITTSFIELD — Of the few long-term care and senior living providers in Massachusetts recognized this year by National Research Corp.
Read MoreNew Prediabetes Awareness Campaign Features Animal Videos
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Building on a successful campaign that helped hundreds of thousands of Americans learn their risk of
Read MoreUnited Way, Peter Pan Launch Annual Stuff the Bus Program
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley and Peter Pan Bus Lines will launch the annual Stuff the Bus campaign
Read MoreGCC Offers Information Session on Programs, Scholarships
GREENFIELD — Want to work as a certified nursing assistant or home health aide? You can learn about Greenfield Community
Read MoreLinda Manor, East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Earn National Awards
LEEDS, EAST LONGMEADOW — With top national scores, Linda Manor Extended Care Facility and East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing, both Berkshire
Read MoreAdCare Partners with New England Institute of Addiction Studies
WORCESTER — AdCare Educational Institute and the New England Institute of Addiction Studies have merged, bringing more high-quality training to
Read MoreWalkers to Take to the Streets on Oct. 21 to Fight Suicide
AGAWAM — Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S., yet suicide is preventable. The Western Mass. Chapter
Read MorePULSE@MassChallenge to Launch 2018 Program on Aug. 8
BOSTON — On Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m., PULSE@MassChallenge will officially launch its 2018 program. Join PULSE
Read MoreElms College Offers New Business-focused Degree-completion Options
CHICOPEE — Elms College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership announced new bachelor’s degree completion programs that will prepare students for success
Read MoreOrchard Valley at Wilbraham to Host Monthly Veterans’ Coffee Talk
WILBRAHAM — Orchard Valley at Wilbraham will host a monthly gathering of local veterans for light-hearted conversation and camaraderie with
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital Hosts Topping-off Ceremony for New ED
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital celebrated a milestone in the construction of its new Emergency Department with the ceremonial topping-off
Read MoreSkinCatering Opens Second Location at D. Hotel & Suites
HOLYOKE — SkinCatering has scheduled its grand opening D. Hotel & Suites for Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 5 to 7
Read MorePediatrician Offers Advice on Helping Teens Deal with Peer Pressure
WARE — Everybody, no matter what age, is faced with pressure to fit in, said Dr. Scott Siege, medical director
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Announces Events to Celebrate New Breast Center
NORTHAMPTON — After years of planning, design, and fund-raising and months of gutting, framing, and otherwise preparing more than 6,000
Read MoreHillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Wins National Award
PITTSFIELD — The American Health Care Assoc. and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the selection of
Read MoreLinda Manor to Host Entertainer Jimmy Mazz on Aug. 2
NORTHAMPTON — Linda Manor Assisted Living and Linda Manor Extended Care invite the public to the next in its free
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