Author: HCN Staff

BOSTON — At its first board meeting of 2014, the Health Policy Commission (HPC) awarded approximately $10 million to 28

GREENFIELD — Baystate Rehabilitation Care at Baystate Franklin Medical Center will sponsor a free sports clinic, called “Time to Spring

GREENFIELD — Homewatch CareGivers of West Springfield has opened a new office at 278 Main St. in Greenfield. The owners,

WARE — Dance is a great outlet for creativity and physical exercise that can also build character and self-confidence, said

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Oncology Department will offer a free writing workshop, “Spirit of the Written Word,” for

GREAT BARRINGTON — Fairview Hospital has been recognized with a 2013 Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades, a leading online

Last month marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Surgeon General’s first comprehensive report on the dangers of smoking and

The state’s Health Policy Commission (HPC) just released its latest Cost Trends Report, in which it claims Massachusetts healthcare providers

As a society, we have become more reliant on the Internet as a mechanism to keep in touch with family

Knowing how to offer comfort and support to a loved one who has a terminal illness can be challenging. What

Stanley, Riley, Cardinal Earn Certifications NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Dr. R. Dirk Stanley, Linda Riley, and Elizabeth Cardinal all

As a physician, time management can be a challenge. Late patients, unexpected sick visits, and appointments that go beyond their

HOLYOKE — Gov. Deval Patrick and Health and Human Services Secretary John Polanowicz recently witnessed the launch of phase two

HOLYOKE, WARE — The Greater Holyoke YMCA will offer Safe Sitter classes for girls and boys age 11 to 14

BOSTON — Pets are an important part of many families, and a new Red Cross pet first-aid app puts lifesaving

SPRINGFIELD — As flu season intensifies, Baystate Health has changed the visitors policy at all three of its hospitals —

BOSTON — The state Health Policy Commission (HPC) has issued its first annual cost trends report, profiling the Commonwealth’s healthcare

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems’ Comprehensive Breast Center has recently been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center in the

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Radiation Oncology program has again earned accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR), a

WARE — When facing a health challenge of any kind, the support of family and friends is vital, and diabetes

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Oncology Department will present a series of free eight-week yoga classes, “Gentle Yoga for

WARE — Despite the cold weather, exercising and breathing fresh air can be good for you. “In fact, the American

WESTFIELD — Morrison Healthcare, a leading contract food and nutrition services company for hospitals and health systems across the U.S.,

SPRINGFIELD — Todd and Barbara Bard of Agawam lost their daughter, Evan, last year to a drunk-driving crash. Evan was a

The names bring unwanted reminders: Newtown, Aurora, Virginia Tech, Fort Hood, Columbine, Washington Navy Yard. These are places associated with

Massachusetts entered its second phase of health reform with the 2012 passage of Chapter 224, cost-control legislation titled “An Act

SPRINGFIELD — Mark Tolosky will end his tenure as president and CEO of Baystate Health on July 1, 2014, the