Community Supporters to Gather on Derby Day to Benefit Square One
SPRINGFIELD — On May 6 at 4:30 p.m. the Colony Club in Springfield will the setting for hats, horses and
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AMA Offers Guidance on Safe Storage, Disposal of Opioids
CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse released today new recommendations for physicians to
Read MoreSunshine Village Earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation
CHICOPEE — The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF International (CARF) announced that Sunshine Village has been accredited for
Read MoreResearcher Finds Attitude Is Greatest Factor in Elder Wellness
SPRINGFIELD — Aging brings with it a host of physical and environmental risks that threaten our wellness, from chronic disease
Read MoreLunch ‘n’ Learn Focuses on the ‘Trump Effect’
SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser will present a talk on how the Trump Administration mandates could potentially affect employers
Read MoreNew Collaboration Focuses on Mental Health, Emotional Wellness
PALMER — “When you’re feeling anxious, it’s like there’s a magnifying glass on you,” according to Shorey Raymond, LMHC (Licensed
Read MoreAASM: Later School Start Benefits Students
DARIEN, ILL.– A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) asserts that the school day should
Read MoreCDH Slates Free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic
NORTHAMPTON — In recognition of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, local dermatologist Richard Wyatt and physician’s assistant Mike Brown will
Read MoreWhy Consumers May Pay More for Medicine
By RALF BOSCHECK Healthcare spending, currently projected to grow by 5.8{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} annually in the U.S. and represent 20.1{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} of the
Read MoreEducating Staff Pays Returns in Many Ways
By KIMBERLEY LEE Just about every day, I pass the training room. It’s hard to miss because it’s right on
Read MoreThe Search for ‘Heroes’ Begins – Categories Finalized for New Healthcare Recognition Program
HCN and BusinessWest have finalized a list of categories for a new and exciting recognition program involving the Western Mass.
Read MoreSkeletal System – New England Orthopedic Surgeons Offers Specialized Care
Thirty years ago, Dr. Joseph Sklar and Dr. Sumner Karas were among a group of physicians who gave birth to
Read MoreSmall Steps Toward Wellness – Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital Hones Its Outpatient Programs
Almost 600,000 Americans died of cancer last year. But almost 15 million were living with — and often well beyond
Read MoreSafety Net – Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Help Keep Hearts Healthy
Lucille Chartier had no idea she had heart problems until a day last October when she got out of the
Read MoreLearning Experience – OT, PT Students Spend Their Spring Break in the Field
For most college students, that third week in March is a time to pack their bathing suits and flip-flops and
Read MoreQuestions of Substance – How Can Employers Fight Addiction While Limiting Liability?
Can a job applicant be rejected because of medical-marijuana use? Can employees be let go for lawfully using narcotic pain
Read MoreCirculating News – Physical Activity Often Benefits Older Adults with Heart Disease
Improving physical activity among older adults with heart disease benefits their heart health, independence, and quality of life, according to
Read MoreHeart of the Matter – Ventricular-assist Device Offers New Answers in Cardiac Care
Q: I just heard about a Springfield man with heart failure who underwent a new procedure at Baystate Medical Center
Read MoreON THE CALENDAR – April 2017
Adapt with Pride April 15: Springfield College, in collaboration with the Center for Human Development’s (CHD) Disability Resources program, will
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Semaan Joins Staff of Berkshire Health Systems PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Elie Semaan, a
Read MoreAge-weighted Profit Sharing – This Plan May Be a Good Option for Your Medical Practice
Are you among the majority of medical practices that established a retirement plan many years ago and haven’t reviewed it
Read MoreClosest to Retirement
The salient feature of the age-weighted profit sharing plan is the ability to skew the contribution allocation toward the older
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Home Is Where the Asthma Is Innovative Public-health Project Makes Use of ‘Social Investors’
Anyone who has experienced an asthma attack, the chest-tightening, often panicky feeling of not getting enough air into the lungs,
Read MoreContinued Excellence Award Nominations Due May 12
SPRINGFIELD — There’s still time to nominate someone for the Continued Excellence Award, as BusinessWest will accept nominations through Friday, May 12. The
Read MoreWestern New England University Startup Company Honored by Peers
SPRINGFIELD — New England Breath Technologies, a medical-device startup company formed by Western New England University professors Dr. Ronny Priefer
Read MoreGolden Moments Day Spa Celebrates Five Years in Business
FLORENCE — In April 2012, Golden Moments Adult Day Health Spa opened its doors to the community. This week, it
Read MoreNational Healthcare Decisions Day Promotes Healthcare Planning
SPRINGFIELD — Being prepared for any situation in life is everyone’s top priority, and when life throws a curveball, being
Read MoreSteve Lewis Subaru Donates $56,465 to Relay for Life
AMHERST — As part of their ongoing support of local communities, Subaru of America Inc. and Steve Lewis Subaru recently
Read MoreCommon Cold or Strep Throat? How to Tell the Difference
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Everyone knows the feeling: a throat so sore that the only options seem to be ripping it
Read MoreMercy Names Mary Elizabeth O’Brien Interim President
SPRINGFIELD — New England has named Mary Elizabeth (Beth) O’Brien president of Mercy Medical Center and its affiliates for an
Read MoreService Net Offers Community Info Session on Shared Living Program
CHICOPEE — Those who would like to learn more about ServiceNet’s Shared Living program for adults with developmental disability or
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Offers Free Lecture on Foot Health
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center will host a free discussion, “Taking Care of Your Feet,” on Wednesday, April 19 at
Read MoreAmerican International College Presents Disability Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) Disability Services and the Delta Chi Chapter of Delta Alpha Pi, an international honor
Read MoreWCFC Launches Cancer Informed Therapy Program
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Central Family and Counseling (WCFC) announced the launch of a new interdisciplinary Cancer Informed Therapy Program.
Read MoreHospiceCare Offers Support Group for Loss Due to Substance Abuse
PITTSFIELD — HospiceCare in the Berkshires will host a support group for those who have lost a loved one to
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Offers Free Lecture on Alcohol Awareness
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center will host a free discussion, “Finding Help: Alcohol Awareness,” on Wednesday, April 12 at 5:30
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Designated as Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality
NORTHAMPTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and
Read MoreHospiceCare Offers Grief Support Group at Dalton Senior Center
DALTON — HospiceCare in the Berkshires will host a grief support group on Wednesday, April 12 from 2 to 3:30
Read MoreBusinessWest, HCN Announce Next Entry in Lecture Series
SPRINGFIELD — As part of the ongoing BusinessWest and HCN Lecture Series, Comcast Business will host an informative program titled
Read MoreHMC Welcomes New Director of Health Information Management
HOLYOKE — Spiros Hatiras, President and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) and Valley Health Systems, announced the appointment of
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