Author: HCN Staff

A cognitive training program for older Americans, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), shows benefits in cognitive reasoning

Does violence beget violence? That’s the age-old question. There have been numerous research studies over the years that have concluded

Calkins Joins BMC Cardiology Services PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems has announced the appointment of Dr. Thea Calkins, a board-certified,

NORTHAMPTON — Starting this summer, Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center will bring expanded, cutting-edge oncology

Photo Caption The team at Western Massachusetts PET-CT Imaging say the practice is currently the only full-time, in-house provider of

WARE — The Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and the American Cancer Society will present “Look

LONGMEADOW — When American college student Britney Gengel lost her life in the 2010 earthquake that devastated the impoverished island

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