We Need to Strike the Opioid Crisis at Its Root
It’s been nearly two years since the state declared prescription-drug and heroin addiction a public-health emergency. Since then, we’ve had
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A Road Map for Defeating Cancer – Emperor of All Maladies Author Says the Pieces Are in Place
As he delivered his talk, “The Changing Landscape of Cancer,” to a large audience at CityStage earlier this month, Dr.
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Emerging Threat Zika Virus Remains Serious Concern for Pregnant Women
Dr. Stuart Rose says the Zika story is essentially a tale of two viruses. For anyone except women who may
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Peace of Mind – As Dementia Population Rises, Memory-care Facilities Hone Their Mission
It’s not always easy to walk in someone else’s shoes, especially when that person suffers from dementia. But at Loomis
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Check Point – Remote Monitoring Equipment Helps Patients Connect the Dots
Every morning at exactly 10 a.m., Barbara Kobak weighs herself, takes her blood pressure, attaches a clip to her finger
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Low-tech, High-touch – Geriatrics Holds the Key to More Holistic Care Across All Disciplines
Finding the best possible outcomes, focusing on the patient, and weighing risks against benefits. These are three major aspects of
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Age-old Arguments – Certain Laws Can Help When You Become a Senior Citizen
When you become a ‘senior,’ defined variously as 60 to 70 or older, you become eligible for legal benefits that
Read MoreSurprising Study – Report Examines Factors Behind Decline in Dementia Incidence
In the U.S., as many as 5.2 million people age 65 and older are estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease, the
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Coming to Terms Questions and Answers on Pregnancy and Older Women
Q. I am 35 years old, and my husband and I are now ready to have a family. My friend
Read MoreCareer Pulse – march 16
Holyoke Medical Center Welcomes Gokhale HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has appointed Avadhoot Gokhale chief quality officer, where he
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Disaster Planning Is Your Medical Practice Ready for the Unexpected?
A number of natural disasters have affected our region and businesses in recent years. These include the microburst that touched
Read MoreLegislation Aims to Reduce Minors’ Risk for Skin Cancer
BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker recently signed legislation to reduce the risk of skin cancer among minors by increasing the
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SkinCatering Announces Partnership with Big Y
SPRINGFIELD — SkinCatering, LLC announced that the skin-care line’s signature products will now be carried in select Big Y markets.
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Health New England Announces New Branding, Website
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England recently launched an all-new corporate brand, marked by a blue and gray logo and tagline,
Read MoreHMC Earns Baby-friendly Designation
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has been named a baby-friendly birth facility as part of the Baby-Friendly Hospitals Initiative.
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Baystate Franklin Medical Center Recognized for Organ-donor Enrollment
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is among a select group of hospitals and transplant centers nationwide recognized by
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Calls for Nursing Scholarship Applications
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced scholarship opportunities for area students who display scholastic aptitude and passion for the nursing
Read MoreEvents to Facilitate Conversations About End-of-life Care, Planning
PITTSFIELD — With an acute shortage of primary-care physicians in Northern Berkshire County, the rising cost of healthcare for consumers,
Read MoreBaystate Medical Center’s Mini-Medical School Begins March 24
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s Mini-Medical School will begin its spring session on March 24, offering adults a glimpse into
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Mercy Medical Center, SPHS Welcome RiverBend Medical Group
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center and the Sisters of Providence Health System (SPHS), members of Trinity Health – New England,
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On the Front Lines of a Crisis – ERs Grapple with the Many Aspects of the Opioid Epidemic
Dr. Niels Rathlev says it was maybe a year ago that he started hearing, anecdotally, that the emergency room at
Read MoreLandmark to Present Program on OT in Geriatric Psychiatric Units
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Social workers, nurses, and the public are invited to attend Landmark at Monastery Heights’ GEMS program, “Philosophy
Read MoreBFMC, Health Policy Commission Announce CHART Grant
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) recently announced the hospital’s receipt of a $1.8 million grant from the Mass.
Read MoreTrinity Health Awards Grant for Mercy Medical Center Project
SPRINGFIELD — Trinity Health, the parent organization of Mercy Medical Center, has selected Mercy’s new community health project as a
Read More‘Look Good … Feel Better’ Program Slated for April 28
WARE — The Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and the American Cancer Society will present “Look
Read MoreHealthcare Workers, Advocates Call for Hospital Pricing Reforms
BOSTON — Healthcare workers and advocates with the Campaign for Fair Care will testify today in support of new hospital
Read More‘Poets for Life: Poets Respond to AIDS’ Slated for April 9
NORTHAMPTON — On Saturday, April 9 at 3 p.m., Patrick Donnelly, 2015-17 poet laureate of Northampton, will host “Poets for
Read MoreBaystate to Hold Service April 3 for Families Who Have Lost a Child
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital will hold its annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday, April 3, for area families who
Read MoreKathleen Toomey Joins Team at AdCare Hospital
WORCESTER — Kathleen Toomey has joined AdCare Hospital as Community Services representative for Central Mass. Toomey has nearly a decade
Read MoreLinda Manor Offers Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group
NORTHAMPTON — Linda Manor Assisted Living community offers a monthly Alzheimer’s disease support group. This month, the meeting will be
Read MoreBFMC Offers Writing Workshop for Those Touched by Cancer
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s (BFMC) Oncology Department will offer a free writing workshop, “Spirit of the Written Word,”
Read MoreBig Y Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Make-A-Wish Promotion
SPRINGFIELD — In honor of its 80th Anniversary, Big Y Foods has partnered with Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, inviting
Read MorePainting with a Twist to Host Fund-raiser to Benefit CHD
EAST LONGMEADOW — Painting with a Twist, an art and social studio, will host a Painting with a Purpose charity
Read MoreMany Women Don’t Know the Signs of a Heart Attack
SPRINGFIELD — Not all heart attacks are created equal. Especially if you are a woman. “When asked about the warning
Read MoreMelha Shriners Italian American Club Dinner Slated for March 12
SPRINGFIELD — The second annual Melha Shriners Italian American Club Dinner will take place on Saturday, March 12 at 6
Read MoreMarylou Fabbo Appointed to Wilbraham Commission on Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a leading labor and employment law firm serving employers in the Greater Springfield
Read MoreErika Van Dyke Earns American Psychological Assoc. Award for Thesis
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College athletic counseling graduate student Erika Van Dyke recently was awarded the 2016 American Psychological Assoc. Division
Read MoreBCBS of Massachusetts Foundation Welcomes Two Board Members
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation announced the appointment of two new members to its board
Read MoreOrthopedic Surgeon to Discuss Treatment for Arthritic Hip and Knee
NORTHAMPTON — Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Sage will present “Arthritis of the Hip and Knee: Understanding Trends in Treatment” on
Read MoreWernick Adult Day Health Care Achieves Deficiency-free Survey
LONGMEADOW — In January, Wernick Adult Day Health Care of JGS Lifecare earned a deficiency-free survey from the state Department
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