UMass Center to Offer Spanish Course for Healthcare Professionals
SPRINGFIELD — A new course coming this fall to the UMass Center at Springfield will help healthcare professionals enhance their
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Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility Administrator Honored for Leadership
PITTSFIELD — The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) recently honored Maria Craft, administrator of Mt. Greylock Extended Care
Read MoreBaystate Health Blood Donor Mobile Coming to Palmer June 8
PALMER — The Baystate Health Blood Donor Mobile will host a blood drive on Thursday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to
Read MoreSTCC Health Information Technology Graduate Wins Award
SPRINGFIELD — Maria Mitchell, a Springfield Technical Community College graduate of the newly accredited Health Information Technology program, is the first person
Read MoreSalvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center to Host Open House Today
SPRINGFIELD — The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center will host an Open House today, May 23 at 327 Liberty St.,
Read MoreWilliamstown Commons to Host Senior Citizen Picnic June 15
WILLIAMSTOWN — Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center welcomes area seniors to a cookout under the big tent on Thursday,
Read MoreHonest Beginnings Announces In-house Recovery Coaching
BELCHERTOWN — Honest Beginnings announced that House Manager Dwight Southwick and Office Manager Deborah Hall have recently attained certifications from
Read MoreDowd Brings Distracted-driving Program to Holyoke High School
HOLYOKE — The Dowd Insurance Agencies announced it will bring the newly relaunched Distractology tour to Holyoke High School from
Read MoreEating More Fruits, Vegetables May Lower Risk of Leg-artery Blockages
DALLAS — Eating three or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day may lower one’s risk of developing peripheral
Read MoreAnnual Brightside Golf Classic Set for July 24
WEST SPRINGFIELD — More than 200 golfers are expected to participate in the 37th annual Brightside Golf Classic on Monday, July
Read MoreHospiceCare in the Berkshires Offers ‘New to Grief’ Workshop May 23
PITTSFIELD — HospiceCare in the Berkshires will offer a grief support group on Tuesday, May 23 from 4 to 5:30
Read MoreStudy: Peer Victimization Linked to Later Depression, Substance Use
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — Children who are bullied early in adolescence may be more likely to use substances such
Read MoreDakin Seeks Help to Stock Shelves at Nick’s Nursery by Memorial Day
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society is looking for assistance from animal lovers to collect much-needed items to prepare Nick’s Nursery
Read MoreNominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Healthcare Heroes, an exciting recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched this spring by HCN
Read MoreDr. Glen Brooks Names Winner of Mother’s Day Makeover Contest
LONGMEADOW — This Mother’s Day, Dr. Glen Brooks, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, P.C., a
Read MorePractical Tips for Aging Physicians
A topic of increasing concern in the area of physician health is the aging physician population. According to a 2015
Read MoreCreating a Culture of Patient Safety
T he Culture of Safety (COS) survey is a tool that helps identify areas of weakness within the practice setting
Read MoreNominate a Healthcare Hero – Program Recognizes Excellence, Innovation, Service to Region
The time for talk is over; the time for action is now. That’s action in the form of nominations for
Read MoreYouth Is Served – Health, Wellness Sector Boasts Many 40 Under Forty Winners
The 40 Under Forty class of 2017, announced recently by HCN’s sister publication, BusinessWest, is like those that came before it in that
Read MoreHolistic Approach – Women’s Health Associates Forges Proactive Partnerships
Every day, Dr. Robert Wool spends time educating patients on disease prevention and how to stay healthy. Although the founder
Read MoreA Matter of Time – Stroke Is a Common Killer of Women — but Doesn’t Have to Be
Everyone knows women who are fiercely independent and used to doing everything for themselves. Getting to the hospital after a
Read MoreTherapeutic Relaxation – Puffer’s Salon & Spa Adds Oncology Massage to Its Offerings
Last November, licensed massage therapist Jillian Otis was assigned to play the role of a woman with breast cancer during
Read MoreVirtual Breakthrough – Now, Women Can View Breast-surgery Results in Advance
Dr. Glen Brooks understands that preparing for cosmetic surgery can be an anxious time, especially for women unsure of what
Read MoreA Legislative Update – Several Bills Bear Watching by Business Owners, Managers
There are a number of bills currently under consideration within the Massachusetts Legislature that impact business owners and managers and
Read MoreNot a Sweet Deal – A Diet Soda a Day Might Affect Dementia Risk, Study Suggests
One or more artificially sweetened drinks a day may be associated with higher risk of stroke and dementia, a new
Read MoreAdvance-care Planning – It’s Never Too Early to Put Important Directives in Place
Q : My elderly mother was in the hospital recently, and the nurses talked to her about advance care planning.
Read MoreOn The Calendar – May 2017
Walk of Champions May 7: The 12th annual Walk of Champions to benefit the Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate
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Mercy Names O’Brien Interim President SPRINGFIELD — New England has named Mary Elizabeth (Beth) O’Brien president of Mercy Medical Center and
Read MoreWomen’s Business Enterprise – This Certification Can Bring Many Benefits for Your Practice
So, you’re a woman and you run a medical or dental practice. In the pool of privately held small businesses
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After the Diagnosis – West Central Family and Counseling Launches Cancer Program
As a provider of psychotherapy services for patients of all types, the therapists at West Central Family and Counseling observed
Read MoreCaritas Gala Raises $358,316 to Support Opioid-treatment Services
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center’s first annual Caritas Gala raised $358,316 to expand and enhance Mercy Behavioral Health Care’s opioid-treatment
Read MoreElms Graduates 50 Nurses from RN-to-BS Degree-completion Program
CHICOPEE — Fifty registered nurses who have completed their baccalaureate degrees at the School of Nursing at Elms College were
Read MoreOn World Hypertension Day, AMA Urges Patients to Know Their Numbers
CHICAGO — With one in three American adults living with high blood pressure and at increased risk of heart attack
Read MoreHospice Shop Raises $2 Million to Support Local Hospice Care
NORTHAMPTON — The Hospice Shop of Northampton, part of Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice, reached $2 million in donations to
Read MoreBay Path to Host Conference for Nonprofits on June 9
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University, partnering with the Human Service Forum, will host a free conference and workshop, “Hot Topics:
Read MorePartners for a Healthier Community Wins Grant for Asthma Project
SPRINGFIELD — The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI), following a national competition, has awarded grants and support to Partners
Read MoreHospiceCare in the Berkshires Earns National Recognition
PITTSFIELD — HospiceCare in the Berkshires has been recognized as a Hospice Honors recipient, one of only six in Massachusetts.
Read MoreAFC Urgent Care Offers Tips to Battle Seasonal Allergies
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Flowers are blooming, the breeze is blowing, and the grass needs mowing — the perfect storm for
Read MoreHyman Darling Inducted as NAELA President, Named NAELA Fellow
SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that attorney Hyman Darling recently took the oath of office as the incoming president
Read MoreRonald McDonald House to Host Quarter Auction Fund-raiser May 12
SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited to join the Ronald McDonald House volunteer committee at the American Legion on 41
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