Veterans and Disabled Children – New Measure Allows Contributions to a Supplemental Needs Trust
As any parent of a disabled child can attest, healthcare for such individuals can easily exceed $100,000 per year. These
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Driving and Early Alzheimer’s – When Is It Time to Hand Over the Keys?
Driving is a powerful symbol of competence and independence, besides being a routine part of adult life. But the focused
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CDH Appoints Bechtold, Scibelli to Leadership Roles NORTHAMPTON — Following nationwide searches, Cooley Dickinson President and CEO Joanne Marqusee announced that two
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Measles and Misinformation – Vaccinations Are the Best Way to Keep Disease from Spreading
Q. I am an adult female who moved to Western Mass. when I was a teenager. Somehow my medical records were
Read MoreStudy Reinforces Link Between Lifestyle Choices, Cardiac Health
SPRINGFIELD — When it comes to heart disease, prevention is the best medicine. “The more risk factors you have, the greater
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Driving for the Cure For six years, the Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament has raised more
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Regarding Records Retention Often, ‘What’ May Be More Important Than ‘for How Long?’
With the start of a new tax year, taxes become the focus of many healthcare practices. As administrators gather their
Read MoreElms College Garners $27,000 Grant to Expand Mobile Healthcare
CHICOPEE — The Elms College School of Nursing’s caRe vaN has received a one-year, $27,000 grant from the Raskob Foundation of
Read MoreBerkshire Surgical Associates Joins BHS Physician Practice Group
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems and Berkshire Surgical Associates have announced that Berkshire Surgical has joined the Berkshire Health Systems physician
Read MoreFairview Commons Receives Award for Quality Care
GREAT BARRINGTON — The American Health Care Assoc. and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the selection of
Read MoreNew Book Highlights History of Baystate Medical Center
SPRINGFIELD — The roots of Baystate Medical Center date back to the formative years of the modern American hospital, when, under
Read MoreGlenmeadow Earns Five-year Accreditation After Review
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc. has been reaccredited as a continuing-care retirement community for a fourth time by the nation’s only accrediting
Read MoreCDH Expands Pharmacy as Part of Cancer Center Project
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital recently went live with the operation of its expanded pharmacy, which is the first visible and
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Comprehensive Breast Center Lauded by National Program
PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Health Systems Comprehensive Breast Center has been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence in
Read MoreRegistration Open for 5k Run & Walk for a Noble Cause; Sponsor, Vendor Opportunities Available
WESTFIELD — Registration is now open for the 31st annual Noble Hospital 5k Run & Walk for a Noble Cause being
Read MoreBanks Boost Capital Campaign for Cancer Center
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced that Westfield Bank and Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation have pledged gifts of $150,000 and
Read MoreBaystate Begins Registration for Mini-Medical School
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s Mini-Medical School, which begins its spring session on March 19, will give area residents a reason
Read MoreBFMC Offers Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Oncology Department will present a free eight-week yoga class, Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors, at
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Palate Paradigm – Government Likely to Reverse Recommendations About Cholesterol
For more than 50 years, the federal government has warned people that eating foods high in cholesterol could raise their
Read MoreRegistration Open for 5k Run & Walk for a Noble Cause
WESTFIELD — Registration is now open for the 31st annual Noble Hospital 5k Run & Walk for a Noble Cause
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center Sponsors Sports Clinic March 29
GREENFIELD — Baystate Rehabilitation Care at Baystate Franklin Medical Center will sponsor a free sports clinic, “Throwing, Rowing, Rackets, Clubs,
Read MoreValley District Dental Society Elects Officers
SPRINGFIELD — The Valley District Dental Society held annual elections during its recent general meeting. The newly elected officers of
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Comprehensive Breast Center Lauded
PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Health Systems Comprehensive Breast Center has been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence
Read MoreNoble Hospital to Explore Affiliating with Baystate Health
SPRINGFIELD, WESTFIELD — The boards of trustees of Noble Hospital and Baystate Health have authorized the organizations to sign a
Read MoreJessica Collins Takes Reins at Partners for a Healthier Community
SPRINGFIELD — Jessica Collins has been appointed interim executive director of Partners for a Healthier Community (PHC). Collins is an
Read MoreFairview Commons Receives Award for Quality Care
GREAT BARRINGTON — The American Health Care Assoc. and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the selection
Read MorePatrick McCarthy Selected for Leadership Program
SOUTH HADLEY — Patrick McCarthy, Sodexo Dining Services general manager for the Loomis Communities, has been selected for the Sodexo
Read MoreBerkshire Surgical Associates Joins BHS Physician Practice Group
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems and Berkshire Surgical Associates have announced that Berkshire Surgical has joined the Berkshire Health Systems
Read MoreHand Surgeon Dr. Teresa Pianta Joins Cooley Dickinson Staff
WEST HATFIELD — Dr. Teresa Pianta has joined Cooley Dickinson Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and the Cooley Dickinson Hospital medical
Read MoreGlenmeadow Earns Five-year Accreditation
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc. has been reaccredited as a continuing-care retirement community for a fourth time by the nation’s only
Read MoreWong Moves Practice to Atwood Health Center
NORTHAMPTON — Podiatrist Khanhmei Wong and the Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Foot Center have moved to Atwood Health Center, 22
Read MoreCDH Appoints Bechtold, Scibelli to Leadership Roles
NORTHAMPTON — Following nationwide searches, Cooley Dickinson President and CEO Joanne Marqusee announced that two healthcare executives, Katherine Bechtold and
Read MoreMark Your Calendar for Difference Makers Gala on March 19
HOLYOKE — Katelynn’s Ride, an annual bicycle ride that raises funds for Baystate Children’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute,
Read MoreStudy Reinforces Link Between Lifestyle Choices, Cardiac Health
SPRINGFIELD — When it comes to heart disease, prevention is the best medicine. “The more risk factors you have, the
Read MoreBaystate Registering Students for Mini-Medical School
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s Mini-Medical School, which begins its spring session on March 19, will give area residents a
Read MoreTwo Local Banks Boost Capital Campaign for Cancer Center
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced that Westfield Bank and Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation have pledged gifts of $150,000
Read MoreThe Spa Opens for Business in Westfield
WESTFIELD — New England Dermatology & Laser Center announced the opening of the Spa, a med spa located at 57
Read MoreDr. Charlotte Boney Named Chair of Pediatrics at Baystate Health
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Charlotte Boney, a nationally recognized pediatric endocrinologist and physician educator, has been named to the position of
Read MoreElms College Garners $27,000 Grant to Expand Mobile Healthcare
CHICOPEE — The Elms College School of Nursing’s caRe vaN has received a one-year, $27,000 grant from the Raskob Foundation
Read MoreHCN, BusinessWest Launch New Lecture Series
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest and the Healthcare News announced a new lecture series presented by Comcast Business. This series of lectures,
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