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The casino age may be underway in Massachusetts, causing some to worry that large, flashy gaming resorts will introduce the
Read MoreThe casino age may be underway in Massachusetts, causing some to worry that large, flashy gaming resorts will introduce the
Read MoreThe pain of a traumatic experience, says Dr. Frank Gallo, often extends far beyond the event itself. “People re-experience those
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between mental health and mental illness? Sometimes the answer is clear, but often the distinction between mental
Read MoreThe Alzheimer’s Assoc. has created a list of warning signs for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Every individual may experience
Read MoreFriedberg to Chair Pathology Organization SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Richard Friedberg, chair of the Department of Pathology at Baystate Medical Center,
Read MoreEvery parent wants the best for their child while growing up. And every child deserves a good home where they
Read MoreThere comes a time for every physician, young or experienced, when a career path needs to be chosen — or
Read MoreGREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) was honored with an ‘A’ grade in the fall 2013 update to the
Read MoreBOSTON — The Health Policy Commission (HPC) recently announced the availability of $10 million in funding for certain Massachusetts community
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Leanne Sedlak, owner of SkinCatering Spa, has opened a second location in downtown Springfield’s Tower Square, located at
Read MorePALMER — Leaders from Wing Memorial Hospital & Medical Centers, based in Palmer, recently announced that the organization is taking
Read MoreNORTHAMPTON — Awards and new members made headlines at two Cooley Dickinson annual meetings held in October. More than 150
Read MorePALMER — Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers was honored with an ‘A’ grade in the fall 2013 update to
Read MoreLEEDS, GREENFIELD — Of the few long-term-care organizations recognized this year by National Research Corp. for exceptional satisfaction scores, Linda
Read MoreBOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has awarded $1.3 million in grants to 26 community organizations across
Read MoreThere have been a number of datelines attached to news stories involving Nicholas Colgin. Many of them originated in the
Read MorePatients know it can be crowded, sometimes resulting in long waits. Physicians might say it operates with “organized chaos.” However
Read MoreThe shortage of primary-care physicians, besides creating longer wait times for both new and existing patients, is also changing how
Read MoreDespite all the talk of childhood obesity in the media and schools, the percentage of the state’s public-school students who
Read MoreCraig Sweitzer’s company has built more than 75 medical and dental practices over the past 30 years. The first of
Read MoreThey call him ‘Vladimir.’ That’s the culturally correct name that two Russian emigrants and eventual EMTs, Avdey and Kirill Adzigirey,
Read MoreMary-Beth Cooper says her dog, Dakota, feels right at home on the picturesque Springfield College campus. The 8-year-old yellow lab
Read MoreAlthough it is important for everyone to plan for their future, legal planning for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease takes
Read MoreAs the days get shorter, many people find themselves feeling sad. You might feel blue around the winter holidays, or
Read MoreIt practically goes without saying that human beings need to eat. Eating is not only necessary for survival, but what
Read MoreHOLYOKE — Brian Couchon, a nurse at Holyoke Medical Center, has been named Nurse of the Year by the March
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD – Dr. Richard C. Friedberg, chair of the Department of Pathology at Baystate Medical Center, was sworn in as
Read MoreThe most important investing decision for individual investors who are still working is how much to save from their paycheck.
Read MoreLEEDS — Of the approximately 16,000 skilled nursing centers in the U.S., fewer than 1{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} have been awarded the Gold
Read MoreWORCESTER — AdCare Hospital recently honored Dale Coulter, nurse manager, with the Eunice Roddy Award for Excellence in Patient Services,
Read MoreNORTHAMPTON — Hampshire Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, also known as Hamp Ortho and HOSM, joined Cooley Dickinson Practice Associates (CDPA)
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Juliet Funt, life-balance expert and daughter of Candid Camera’s Allen Funt, will be the keynote speaker at Baystate
Read MoreWARE — Facing a major illness or stressful life change can be a daunting prospect. Although support and self-help groups
Read MoreNORTHAMPTON — A study published in the August 2013 issue of the American Journal of Infection Control demonstrates that the
Read MoreA ribbon-cutting ceremony was staged last month for the upgraded general radiography unit in the Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Radiology
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Noble Hospital is preparing for the 49th Noble Ball, co-chaired by the Sarat Family. The Mardi Gras-themed event
Read MoreOne year ago, marijuana use was illegal in Massachusetts. Now, it falls under the category of economic development. “It’s a
Read MoreSince the days of the Greek physician Hippocrates more than 2,000 years ago, the physician-patient relationship has been regarded as
Read MoreIt’s getting late, yet there are still things you need and want to do. Far too often, we see sleep
Read MoreDave Scruggs says that, since Loomis Communities acquired Reeds Landing after the life-care retirement community filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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