Elms College to Host Information Session on New MBA Programs
CHICOPEE — Elms College has continued to grow its MBA program and add new concentrations, with its flexible/hybrid education model
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Hillcrest Commons to Host Career Fair on Aug. 23
PITTSFIELD — Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will host a career fair for nursing positions and other roles on
Read MoreSupportive Gatherings Aim to Help People Experiencing a Cancer Diagnosis
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Though it can seem overwhelming to talk about one’s personal situation with others, the Cancer House of
Read MoreLinda Manor Assisted Living to Host Seminar on Sexuality and Aging
LEEDS — Linda Manor Assisted Living will host the Pioneer Valley’s first-ever sexuality and aging conference on Thursday, Sept. 14
Read MoreDecrease Seen in Longer-term Dispensing of Opioids to Injured Workers
CAMBRIDGE ― As states institute numerous policies and initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic, a new study from the Workers
Read MoreSunshine Village Calls 28th Annual Golf Tournament a Success
CHICOPEE — Sunshine Village held its 28th annual fund-raising golf tournament on Aug. 2 at Chicopee Country Club. The event
Read MoreBaystate Medical Center Begins Registration for Mini-Medical School
SPRINGFIELD — Going back to school has never been so much fun when it comes to your health. Baystate Medical
Read MorePalmer-Monson Community Band to Perform at Orchard Valley Aug. 16
WILBRAHAM — The annual summer concerts at Orchard Valley at Wilbraham are well underway this season, with two more opportunities
Read MoreWestern Mass. Employment Collaborative to Present Job Fair at HCC
HOLYOKE — The Western Mass. Employment Collaborative (a service of Riverside Community Care) and Holyoke Community College are partnering for
Read MoreWilliamstown Commons to Host Nursing Job Fair Aug. 30
WILLIAMSTOWN — Williamstown Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will host a career fair for nursing positions on Wednesday, Aug. 30
Read MoreAccess 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
Read MoreSpringfield 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
Read MoreCAREER PULSE – Aug 17
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
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