Decision Point Correlates Preventive Screenings, Member Engagement
BOSTON — Decision Point Healthcare Solutions, a leader in providing engagement analytics solutions to the healthcare industry, announced that it
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Noble Hospital Doctors Present Cancer-awareness Symposium
WESTFIELD — Dr. Philip Glynn, Noble Hospital’s director of Medical Oncology, along with Dr. Timothy Johnson, Dr. Subramony Subramonia-Iyer, and
Read MoreBaystate Mary Lane Hospital Announces Summer Support Groups
WARE — Baystate Mary Lane Hospital recently announced its summer support-group listings. Although support and self-help groups can vary greatly,
Read MoreDakin Offers Discounted Fees at Spay/Neuter Clinic Through August
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society has announced discounts on its already-low spay/neuter fees for cats and dogs. From now through
Read MoreMedical Marijuana Can Be Risky Business for Doctors
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medical marijuana is now a legal treatment option in several parts of the country, but physicians who
Read MoreUnderstand Cancer’s Many Risk Factors
You have cancer” are words that patients likely fear the most to hear. The future instantly becomes uncertain, treatments can
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Attorney-client Privilege
Whether retaining an attorney for malpractice or criminal defense, for an action to collect unpaid patient fees, or to pursue
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Tough Calls – Peter DePergola Brings the Art and Science of Ethics to Healthcare
Peter DePergola II says the hospital always felt like home for him, even as a young child. That’s because he
Read More40 Under Forty Honors Healthcare Professionals
In addition to Peter DePergola’s selection to the BusinessWest 40 Under Forty (see related story page 9), two other young professionals who
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Encountering CryptoWall – How a New Type of Virus Is Destroying Small Businesses
Since the advent of the computer, even before the Internet, there have been viruses. At its most simple form, a
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Stressful Swings – Overuse and Imbalances Can Often Lead to Elbow Injuries
It was a long, cold winter, and many people are eager to get out on the tennis courts, golf course
Read MoreBe Smart with Fitness and Exercise – Doing too Much too Quickly Can Lead to Injury, Failure
The experts all agree: Exercise can certainly improve your health and help you look better, feel better, and sleep better.
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Fielding Important Questions – When Playing School Sports, There Is Always a Risk of Injury
Q. My son wants to participate in team sports when he attends middle school. I’ve read about the fact that some
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Progress Comes Marginally – Paternity Leave Becomes Law in Bay State; Hold the Applause
Massachusetts has officially recognized the importance of paternity leave. On April 7, the Bay State updated its Maternity Leave Act
Read MoreKicking the Habit – NIH Offers Advice for Older Adults Trying to Stop Smoking
The National Institutes of Health has released a new web resource to help older adults stop smoking. “Quitting Smoking for
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Iglesias Lino Wins Physician Award SPRINGFIELD — Praised for her leadership and for using her skills in geriatrics and palliative care
Read MorePicture This – Work in Progress
Amy B. Royal, principal and founding partner of Royal LLP, the boutique woman-owned, women-managed labor and employment law firm, was
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A 2015 Legislative Update – CHIP Reauthorization Provides a Permanent Solution to SGR
Throughout the early spring of 2015, the main buzz around Capitol Hill centered on the anticipated cuts in Medicare reimbursement
Read MoreServiceNet Wins 2014 National Award of Excellence
NORTHAMPTON — ServiceNet Inc., based in Northampton, has received the 2014 Award of Excellence, Overall Best Practice from the Mental Health
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Partners with Ob/Gyn Practices
PITTSFIELD — In a move that will help to ensure long-term obstetric and gynecologic services throughout the region, Berkshire Health Systems
Read MoreAdvanced Vein Care Center Accredited by IAC
SPRINGFIELD — Advanced Vein Care Center, a Springfield-based treatment center for venous disease, announced confirmation of accreditation in superficial venous treatment
Read MoreNational Physician Services, Convergent Solutions forge Partnership
Hartford-based National Physician Services (NPS), a physician-driven healthcare information technology company providing state-of-the-art enterprise solutions for physician practices to optimize
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Dental Office Opens in Downtown Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Craig Sweitzer & Co. and Baystate Dental, P.C. announced that the construction of a new dental office at Harrison
Read MoreAnnualRun and Walk for a Noble Slated for May
WESTFIELD — Registration is now open for the 31st Annual Noble Hospital 5k Run & Walk for a Noble Cause, slated
Read MoreBaystate Children’s Hospital, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Announce Partnership in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Baystate Children’s Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center are furthering their clinical collaboration with a new partnership in pediatric neurosurgery.
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CDH’s Hydrotherapy Tub Provides Comfort for Laboring Moms
NORTHAMPTON — If Gabriel Kennedy Costa’s newborn son had been born closer to his due date, Costa wouldn’t have been able
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Role Player – BFMC’s Bradley Embraces a Demanding New Challenge
Steve Bradley’s commute to what might still be considered his new job — he’s been at it about nine months
Read MoreBaystate Mary Lane Hospital to Host Mammography and Spa Night May 21
WARE — Area women are invited to join Baystate Health’s Spirit of Women Program for a Mammography and Spa Night
Read MoreJewish Geriatric Services Breaks Ground on Sosin Center for Rehabilitation
LONGMEADOW — This week, Jewish Geriatric Services (JGS) broke ground for the Sosin Center for Rehabilitation, a new short-stay rehab
Read MoreRun & Walk for a Noble Cause Draws More Than 600 Participants
WESTFIELD — The 31st annual Noble Hospital 5k Run & Walk for a Noble Cause was held on Saturday, May
Read MoreHealthcare Spending for Privately Insured Children with Diabetes Rises Sharply
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Per-capita healthcare spending for children with diabetes covered by employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) grew faster than for any
Read MoreHillcrest Commons Presents ‘How to Talk to Your Physician’ May 27
PITTSFIELD — Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will offer an informational session on effective communication with physicians on Wednesday,
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center to Hold Skin-cancer Screening May 29
GREENFIELD — May is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Awareness Month. To help raise awareness, the Oncology Department
Read MoreWNEU to Host Regional Social Work Conference May 27
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University will host the 33rd Regional Social Work Conference on Wednesday, May 27 from 8:45
Read MoreCMS Takes Closer Look at Hospice-care Benefit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will revisit how it pays for the hospice-care benefit
Read MorePorchlight Hires Amie Miarecki as Marketing and Development Manager
LEE — Amie Miarecki has been hired as Marketing and Development manager for Porchlight VNA/Home Care. Miarecki will focus on
Read MoreCountry Nissan Donates $2,010 to Baystate Children’s Hospital
HADLEY — During the month of March, Country Nissan donated $10 for every Altima or Versa Note test driven, and
Read MoreMay Is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
SPRINGFIELD — Women’s Health Associates, a specialized women’s healthcare practice providing obstetrical and gynecological care in Springfield and Westfield, is
Read MoreCan Facility Design Cut Down on Hospital-acquired Infections?
CHICAGO — When it comes to the fight against hospital-acquired infections, the Windy City appears to be squarely on the
Read MoreAIC to Present ‘Critical Issues in Psychology: The Psychology of Racism’
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will host the annual presentation of “Critical Issues in Psychology: The Psychology of Racism,”
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