Ready or Not – NIH-commissioned Report Details Effect of Aging Baby Boomers
While rates of smoking and excessive drinking have declined among older Americans, prevalence of chronic disease has risen, and many
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Beyond Heartburn – Often, Symptoms Can Indicate Greater Gastrointestinal Problems
Q. Like many people, I suffer from heartburn occasionally and always keep a bottle of antacids handy. Recently, I asked
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Kovalchik to Manage – Center for Behavioral Health HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has announced the appointment of John Kovalchik as
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Advice — on the House – Strict Rules Govern Deductibility of Home Office Expenses
Many of us find ourselves working from home either out of necessity or by choice. This can be especially true
Read MoreJewish Geriatric Services Rebrands with New Name, Logo
LONGMEADOW — Continuing a journey of transformation that started years ago, Jewish Geriatric Services Inc. (JGS) announced that the organization is
Read MoreBerkshire Osteopathic Health Joins Berkshire Health Systems
PITTSFIELD — In a move that will help to ensure continued and expanded access to primary care and osteopathic health services
Read MoreBaystate Blood Donor Mobile Coming to Ware on Sept. 9
WARE — Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and just one donation can help save two lives. With
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BCC, Elms Create Unique Weekend Program in Social Work
PITTSFIELD, CHICOPEE — Berkshire Community College (BCC) and Elms College in Chicopee have signed a memorandum of understanding allowing qualified BCC
Read MoreFallon Health Expands Services in Western Mass.
WORCESTER — Fallon Health, a not-for-profit healthcare-services organization, announced it is strengthening its commitment to the people it serves in Western
Read MoreTwo Baystate Hospitals Recognized for Promotion of Organ Donation
WESTFIELD, WARE — Baystate Noble Hospital and Baystate Mary Lane Hospital are among a select group of hospitals and transplant centers
Read MorePhysician Groups Band Together to Address Opioid Crisis
WALTHAM — Led by the American Medical Assoc., (AMA), with participation from the Mass. Medical Society (MMS), the nation’s physicians have
Read MoreBay Path Welcomes Largest-ever Master of Occupational Therapy Class
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s master’s program in occupational therapy welcomed 160 students to campus on Monday, July 27, for a
Read MoreNational Grant Will Improve Training in Geriatrics
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Maura Brennan, program director of the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at Baystate Health, has been awarded a three-year, $2.25
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Recognized for Heart-attack Treatment
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) received the Mission: Lifeline Silver Referring Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality-improvement measures outlined
Read MoreHMC Receives Two Hyperbolic Chambers for Treatment of Serious Chronic Wounds
HOLYOKE — In preparation for the opening of Holyoke Medical Center’s Wound Care Center this fall, two hyperbaric oxygen chambers were
Read MoreShriners to Host Walk for Love Walkathon and Barbecue
SPRINGFIELD — Come celebrate the 90th anniversary of Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield at the sixth annual Walk for Love
Read MoreKEVS Foundation Supports CHD Program
SPRINGFIELD — Susan Canning and representatives of KEVS Foundation presented a check recently to Nancy Bazanchuk, Disability Resources Program director for
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Not A Primary Concern – For These Young Doctors, There Was a Clear Career Path
When asked about why students in medical school are shying away from careers in primary care, Dr. Gina Luciano was
Read MoreFacial Cosmetic & Maxillofacial Surgery Hires New Surgeon
EAST LONGMEADOW — Facial Cosmetic & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C. announced the hiring of surgeon Justin Clemow. Clemow earned his bachelor’s
Read MoreBecky Puchalski Joins Mass General Cancer Center at CDH
NORTHAMPTON — Losing a parent to cancer at any age is traumatic. For Becky Puchalski, the loss has shaped her
Read MorePhysical, Occupational Therapists Emphasize Backpack Safety
WARE — It’s back to school, which means students from elementary through high school will be carrying backpacks weighed down
Read MoreNoble Ball Slated for Oct. 17 at MassMutual Center
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital is preparing for the 51st Anniversary Noble Ball co-chaired by the Queenin family: Kevin, Barbara,
Read MoreEMT Basic Training to Begin Oct. 1 at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
WARE — Baystate Mary Lane Hospital will partner Quality EMS Educators Inc. to offer a basic emergency medical technical (EMT)
Read MoreClinical & Support Options to Host Free Mental-health First-aid Training
NORTHAMPTON — Clinical & Support Options Inc. will offer mental-health first-aid training to the community at no cost on Oct.
Read MorePrecision X-Ray Makes Strides in Fight Against Cancer
NORTH BRANFORD, Conn. — Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain tumors have no cure, and the median lifespan for patients after diagnosis
Read MoreMassachusetts Hospitals Post Healthy Earnings Year in 2014
BOSTON — The state’s 62 hospitals reported their combined earnings of $1.2 billion last year, while more hospitals shared in
Read MoreSpringfield College to Host Physical-education Program
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Department of Physical Education and Health Education (PEHE) faculty members and students will host a physical-education
Read MoreBCC, Greylock Insurance Agency to Offer Career Workshop
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Community College’s (BCC) Office of Community Education & Workforce Development, in collaboration with Greylock Insurance Agency, will
Read MoreHMC to Open Satellite Location for PT Services in West Springfield
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center will open a satellite location for physical-therapy and rehabilitation services at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness,
Read MoreRays of Hope to Deliver $20,000 to Cancer House of Hope
WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 1 p.m., the Baystate Health Foundation’s Rays of Hope will deliver $20,000
Read MoreMassage Envy to Host Healing Hands for Arthritis Event
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America, affecting one in five adults and more than
Read MoreSeniors Staying Active! Program Encourages Activity to Age Gracefully
DALTON — Two senior-care providers in Berkshire County, Sugar Hill Senior Living Community and Porchlight VNA/Home Care, have teamed up
Read MoreSpringfield College Hosts Sport Psychology Expert Costas Karageorghis
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies will host sport psychology expert Costas Karageorghis on
Read MoreHMC Appoints William Sullivan Director of Materials Management
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center announced that William Sullivan of West Springfield has joined the hospital as director of Materials
Read MoreVolunteer Drivers Needed to Drive Cancer Patients to and from Treatment
HOLYOKE — The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program is in critical need of volunteers from Hampden County to
Read MoreHMC Names Michael Ipekdjian Director of Transitional Care, Case Management
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center has appointed Michael Ipekdjian R.N., BSN as the hospital’s director of Transitional Care/Case Management. With
Read MoreCHD Programs Earn CARF Accreditation
SPRINGFIELD — CHD, the region’s largest social service organization, has been awarded a three-year Accreditation from CARF (the Commission on
Read MoreSpringfield College Professor Awarded Grant by Association for Applied Sport Psychology
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Assistant Professor of Research and Statistics Elizabeth Mullin has been awarded a one-year grant by the
Read More2015 Diversity & Inclusion Workshop Set for Sept. 10
SPRINGFIELD – Exploring unconscious bias will be the topic for discussion at the 2015 Diversity & Inclusion Interactive Workshop, sponsored
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