DPH Urges Residents to Get Flu Shot as Flu Season Arrives Early
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today said the flu season has started earlier than usual and
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Change Agents – CHD, Health Center Come Together in Unique Care Concept
If you’re looking for symbolism — or some irony — in the fact that that the new development to be
Read MoreCold or Flu? You Can Protect Yourself Against Both
Feel like you may be getting a cold? Or could it be the flu? When an illness is as familiar
Read MoreThe Challenges of Recruiting in an Employees’ Market
Recently I participated in a roundtable with other human-resources professionals representing multiple industries. One discussion involved what we’re looking for
Read MoreMarket Shift – Baystate’s Jane Albert Embraces Change in Many Ways
When she was 8 years old, Jane Albert was the only one of her friends allowed to ride her bike
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Fresh Ideas – Springfield Schools to Launch Culinary and Nutrition Center
Pat Roach likes to share an anecdote that speaks to the occasional absurdity of school lunch. It involves the community
Read MoreRepealing the Estate Tax – This Is an Opportunity to Talk About What Really Matters
America still creates its wealth through small businesses. As the Greatest Generation passes and the Baby Boomers age, we are
Read MoreBusiness Valuation – Owners Need to Get Realistic — and Proactive
For business owners looking to sell in the near future, there is plenty to be optimistic about. Buyers have access
Read MoreSlicing the Data – Compound in Green Tomatoes May Extend Healthy Years
Good news for tomato lovers: a naturally occurring compound found in green tomatoes could hold a key to healthier aging,
Read MoreGiving the Gift of Life – This Holiday, Think About Making an Organ Donation
Q: My sister lives out in California and is awaiting a kidney transplant. I recently saw something on local television
Read MoreCAREER PULSE – Dec 2017
Endocrinologist Panta Joins Baystate Wing Medical Staff PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital announced the addition of Dr. Raju Panta, endocrinologist, to
Read MoreShifting Gears – How to Talk to Older Family Members About Driver Safety
Every December, during Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, the American Occupational Therapy Assoc. (AOTA) seeks to raise awareness and increase the
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Support System – Today’s Gyms Emphasize the Power of Community
Maggie Bergin is certified to teach spinning, TRX, and Group X classes, and has, in fact, been teaching fitness in
Read MoreBerkshire Family & Individual Resources Kicks Off Annual Campaign
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) kicks off its 2017 annual campaign this month. The campaign’s title,
Read MoreGreater Holyoke Chamber Announces Its Ambassador of the Year
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce bestowed its Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award to Jessica Picard, marketing
Read MoreSanta’s Trains on Display This Month at Look Park
FLORENCE — All aboard! Next stop … Santa’s Trains at Look Memorial Park. This holiday season, the park is celebrating
Read MoreCHD Cancer House of Hope Hosts Guided Art Class
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Those who have experienced cancer — or stood by someone who has — so often discover a
Read MoreFirst Week Appears to Be Critical Time for CEA After Stroke Event
CHICAGO — A newly published analysis suggests that the optimal timing of a carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is after 48 hours
Read MoreUMass Engineer Makes Bioinspired Polymers with Electrostatic Force
AMHERST — UMass Amherst chemical engineer Sarah Perry, working with a colleague at the University of Illinois, is creating new
Read MoreWSU, GCC Announce Nursing-degree Partnership
NORTHAMPTON — The presidents of Westfield State University and Greenfield Community College announced and signed an agreement today that creates
Read MoreAusten Riggs Center Staff Receive Prestigious Achievement Award
STOCKBRIDGE — Donna Elmendorf, Dr. Claudia Gold, and Kate Jewson have been recognized for their work in the Human Development
Read MoreDepartment of Public Health Awarded National Accreditation
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has been awarded national accreditation status by the Public Health Accreditation
Read MoreAIC to Hold Inaugural Public Health Nursing Clinical Conference
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will host the inaugural Public Health Nursing Clinical Conference in Western Mass. on Friday,
Read MoreBay Path Webinar to Explore ‘Impostor Syndrome’
EAST LONGMEADOW — Strategic Alliances at Bay Path University will present a free online webinar, “Confident or Impostor?” on Thursday, Dec.
Read MoreKimball Farms to Host Drop-in Clinic with Consumer Advocate Dec. 8
LENOX — Kimball Farms Life Care in Lenox will host a drop-in clinic with attorney Kate Alexander from the Berkshire
Read MoreElks Lodge #1296 to Host United Arc Holiday Party
GREENFIELD — On Sunday, Dec. 10, the United Arc, in partnership with Elks Lodge #1296 of Greenfield, will hold a
Read MoreYoYoExpert First to Enroll in Health Connector for Business
EASTHAMPTON — The first business to enroll in health insurance through the new Health Connector for Business online system is
Read MoreSTCC to Offer EMT Training, CNA Plus Programs in January
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College will again offer its popular Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Program, as well as
Read MoreHarvest Run Raises $15,000 for BCC Nursing Program
PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Healthcare Harvest Run raised more than $15,000 for the Berkshire Community College nursing program scholarship on
Read MoreBay Path to Host Discussion Today on ‘New Era of Molecular Biology’
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s Center of Excellence for Women in STEM will host a discussion on the new era of
Read MoreCHD Aims to Serve More Youth with New Ware Office
WARE — CHD, which for many years has provided mental-health services to the Ware community, is establishing its first physical
Read MoreTree-lighting Ceremony to Kick Off Annual ‘Gift of Light’ Campaign
SPRINGFIELD — The annual “Gift of Light” campaign for the Cancer Support Groups and Patient Services Fund at Mercy Medical
Read MoreAmerican Women’s College RN to BSN Program Earns Accreditation
LONGMEADOW — The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) voted in its October 2017 meeting to grant full accreditation through
Read MoreNew England Geriatrics Announces Expansion into Connecticut
WEST SPRINGFIELD — New England Geriatrics (NEG) announced an expansion of services into Connecticut with a new partnership with Masonicare.
Read MoreUMass Amherst Engineer Yubing Sun Receives $400,000 NSF Grant
AMHERST — Yubing Sun, a professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at UMass Amherst, is using a three-year, $400,000 grant
Read MoreElms College to Host White-coat Ceremony for DNP Students
CHICOPEE — Elms College School of Nursing will host a white-coat ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. to
Read MoreAIC Baseball Supports Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry
SPRINGFIELD — The American International College (AIC) men’s baseball team wants to give back to those in need during the
Read MoreSTCC, Dental Society to Host Community Dental Day on Dec. 9
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) dental hygiene program and the Valley District Dental Society will co-host the first Community
Read MoreMidwifery Care at Hospitals Associated with Fewer Medical Interventions
AMHERST — In a new, hospital-level analysis by health-policy researcher Laura Attanasio at UMass Amherst and Katy Kozhimannnil at the
Read MoreRegistration Open for Intersession 2018 at HCC
HOLYOKE — Registration is now open for Intersession 2018 at Holyoke Community College (HCC), where new and returning students can
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