D & D Fitness Factory Presents Lift for Life and 5K Walk/Run Road Race
WARE — D & D Fitness Factory, a co-ed training facility in Ware, invites the community to its annual Lift
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AMA Physician Survey Raises Concerns About Prior Authorization
CHICAGO — According to a new physician survey released by the American Medical Assoc. (AMA), more than nine in ten
Read MoreFlorence Bank to Present Customers’ Choice Community Grants
FLORENCE — Florence Bank will present the awards in its 16th annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program at an event
Read MoreSeeing the Light – Myopia Is on the Rise, and Screens May Be to Blame
Dr. David Momnie was on a plane recently, sitting near a woman who dialed up a movie on her phone
Read MoreRehabilitation Is a Key Aspect of Stroke Recovery
There’s no doubt, Sheryl Moriarty says, that hospital emergency departments have become more adept at treating stroke. “Some great things
Read MoreRecovery Time – Mont Marie Evolves to Meet Changing Rehab Needs
Melissa Tapp understands the shift happening among older Americans. Specifically, that there are more of them, and their needs are
Read MoreSound Reasoning – Hampden Hearing Principal Provides Poignant Listening Points
Susan Bankoski Chunyk has been quoting the same statistic for years now — because the numbers, to her consistent dismay,
Read MoreFood for Thought – National Nutrition Month Is a Chance to Take Stock
National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign promoted each March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The
Read MoreRed Cross Month Sheds a Light on Ways to Make a Difference
March is Red Cross Month, and the American Red Cross is asking people across the country to become a hero
Read MoreTalking with Older Patients – Effective Communication Is Key in Caring for Older Adults
During the past century, the nature of old age has changed dramatically. In the early 1900s, average life expectancy at
Read MoreTaking Matters to Heart – Women Should Take Steps to Improve Cardiovascular Health
Q: A friend of mine recently suffered a heart attack and told me she had no idea what was happening
Read MoreCAREER PULSE – March 2018
Taylor Street Dental Welcomes Dr. Stefan Filip SPRINGFIELD — Taylor Street Dental announce the addition of Dr. Stefan Filip to its
Read MoreEntertaining Thoughts – Business Owners Should Be Aware of Key Deduction Changes
For many healthcare businesses, corporate entertainment has long been a means of building relationships with referral sources, vendors, and strategic
Read MoreComing Together – Innovative Care Partners Aims to Better Integrate Health Services
The title on Dan Quinn’s business card speaks volumes not only about his new role, but also about changing attitudes
Read MoreThe Importance of Conversations About Mental Health
“A silent epidemic.” “The great unspoken health issue of our time.” “An invisible illness.” “A hidden crisis.” From the World
Read MoreOpioids Offer Case Study in Lifelong Learning
It was only a few short years ago that the opioid crisis emerged across the country, with particular ferocity here
Read MoreWestern Mass. Mother’s Day Half Marathon to Benefit Cancer Connection
WHATELY — On Sunday, May 13, hundreds of runners will toe the starting line in Whately at the eighth annual
Read MoreBFAIR to Hold Annual Meeting April 27
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Family & Individual Resources Inc. (BFAIR) will host its annual meeting on Friday, April 27 at
Read MoreStudy Reaffirms Need for Sodium Reduction in Food Supply
DALLAS — An international study suggests other aspects of the diet may not offset the harmful effect of sodium on blood pressure. The study,
Read MoreDr. Leonard Sigal Joins BMC Rheumatology Services
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Leonard Sigal, a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist, to the medical
Read MoreBaystate Mary Lane to Sponsor Babysitters Academy on April 21
WARE — Baystate Mary Lane will sponsor a Babysitters Academy to ready area youth for spring and summer babysitting responsibilities.
Read MorePanel on ‘Protecting Your Assets’ Slated for April 18
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action Inc. will host “Protecting Your Assets Part III” on Wednesday, April 18 starting
Read MoreStudy: Springfield Ranks 96th Among 100 Metro Areas in Obesity
SPRINGFIELD — WalletHub recently compared 100 of the most populated metro areas across 18 key indicators of weight-related problems, incorporating
Read MoreAdult Learners Explore College for a Day at HCC
HOLYOKE — “College for a Day,” a Holyoke Community College (HCC) event that brings hundreds of adult learners to campus each
Read MoreTime Is Running Out to Buy Difference Makers Tickets
SPRINGFIELD — The 10th annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting
Read MoreHMC Receives Campaign Contribution from Mont Marie
HOLYOKE — Mont Marie, a member of the Marquis Health Services/Tryko Partners skilled-nursing portfolio, has made a contribution toward the
Read MoreOhana School of Performing Arts Lends Support to Square One
SPRINGFIELD — The Square One family continues to expand, thanks to its latest partnership with Ohana School of Performing Arts.
Read MoreO’Connell Care at Home Welcomes New South Deerfield Office Manager
SOUTH DEERFIELD — O’Connell Care at Home, with offices in Holyoke, Springfield, and South Deerfield, announced the appointment of Katelyne
Read MoreRockridge Retirement Community to Host Cooley Dickinson Hospital CEO
NORTHAMPTON — Rockridge Retirement Community, a not-for-profit campus offering independent living, assisted living, and residential care programs, will host Joanne
Read MoreBFMC Offers Writing Workshop for Those Touched by Cancer
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Oncology Department will offer a free writing workshop, Spirit of the Written Word, for
Read MoreBlood Mobile Coming to Ware on March 28
WARE — The community is invited to join a blood drive on Wednesday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 4
Read MoreBe Vital Wellness Opens Second Clinic in Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Stephanie Nascimento and Jeanette Wilburn, owners of Be Vital Wellness, LLC, recently expanded their weight-loss practice opening a
Read MoreBeth Vettori Leaving Rockridge Retirement Community for Kendal at Hanover
HANOVER, N.H. — Beth Vettori has been named the new executive director at Kendal at Hanover. Vettori will join Kendal
Read MoreIt’s Time to Think About the Next Healthcare Heroes
SPRINGFIELD — It might be a little too early to mark your calendars for the next Healthcare Heroes gala — Oct.
Read MoreWMAS Radiothon Raises $245,367 to Benefit Baystate Children’s Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — Generous donors pledging their support of Baystate Children’s Hospital resulted in a grand total of $245,367 raised during
Read MoreWilliamstown Commons Breakfast Buffet to Benefit Local Rotary Club
WILLIAMSTOWN — Williamstown Commons will host a Great Breakfast Buffet on Saturday, March 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. Proceeds
Read MoreAdvertising Club Seeks Nominations for Pynchon Award
SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts is seeking nominations from throughout Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties for
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Appoints Dr. Angela Belmont to Leadership Team
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Health Care President and CEO Joanne Marqusee announced the appointment of Dr. Angela Belmont as vice
Read MoreTickets Still Available for 10th Annual Difference Makers Gala
SPRINGFIELD — The 10th annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet
Read MoreMarch Declared Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker and Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders joined the Arc of Massachusetts and
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