Women’s Heart Health Needs More Attention
As waistlines among Americans grow, so do concerns about overall heart health. This is especially true for women, who, according
Read MoreAs waistlines among Americans grow, so do concerns about overall heart health. This is especially true for women, who, according
Read MoreAs the Massachusetts Legislature wrestles with new issues of health care cost control and payment reform, an older political battle
Read MoreJennifer Smith says people with eating disorders often hide behaviors connected to their condition. “It’s an illness of secrecy,” said
Read MoreHealth care businesses are entering a tumultuous year. With new provisions for patient records going into effect this month, and
Read MoreAs Jill LeGates talked about the time-crunched demands of hospitals — the increasing regulations and demands of insurance payers, and
Read MoreNorman Bail is in many ways typical of the clients who find their way to the Campus Rehabilitation Center at
Read MoreTo go gluten-free or not? The answer to that question, Dr. Barry Hirsch said, often comes down to rolling the
Read MoreIt’s cold. It’s warm. It’s cold again. Pass the tissues — and the Benadryl. As Dr. Thanai Pongdee, an allergist
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Read MoreAt the turn of the 20th century, the average life expectancy was a mere 49 years, and dementia was a
Read More“I want to stay in my home of 30 years as long as I can. What resources are there, and
Read MoreThere is a controversy brewing in the psychiatric profession, and it centers around the latest update of the American Psychiatric
Read MoreLocal Red Cross Chapter Welcomes Brinkerhoff SPRINGFIELD — The American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter welcomes Mark Brinkerhoff to the
Read MoreWARE — Sunday, May 6 marks the seventh annual Walk of Champions, and once again the Goodnough Dike area of
Read MoreKey to Success Members of the Beta Zeta at Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the only international nursing
Read MoreBuy or lease? When it comes to commercial property, this is a question almost every health care-related business will face.
Read MoreNORTHAMPTON — The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) has recognized Cooley Dickinson
Read MoreNORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the Mass. Nurses Assoc. have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract, reflecting
Read MoreWESTFIELD — Registration is now open for the 28th annual Noble Hospital 5k Run & Walk, being held Saturday, April
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — The Sisters of Providence Health System has announced that New England Pathology Associates (NEPA) is now managing Life
Read MoreBOSTON — Five years after the enactment of health-insurance reform in Massachusetts, gains in residents’ access to needed health care
Read MoreWARE — Baystate Mary Lane Hospital will once again partner with Donald Benoit of Quality EMS Educators, and offer its
Read MoreGREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s cancer program was recently awarded a three-year accreditation with commendation by the American College
Read MoreCHICAGO — Many Americans resolve to become healthier in the New Year but have trouble monitoring their progress. Now there’s
Read MoreTricia Porter opened her smart phone and flipped her way to an EKG (electrocardiogram) forwarded electronically by an EMT responding
Read MoreFor most of us, headaches are mere annoyances, quickly erased with a few over-the-counter medicines. But for some, like those
Read MoreThe highly anticipated Oct. 20 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) final ruling on the Shared Savings Program spurred
Read MoreRick Crews wanted to talk about the numbers — but then again, he didn’t. At least, he didn’t want to
Read MoreJohn Bagley says he understands completely why many business owners, doctors, and health care providers are wary about putting their
Read MoreIn the life of a surgeon, few moments are as anxious as the first operation, or the first time employing
Read MoreReferring to the new surgical equipment at his hospital, Dr. Scott Wolf used a playful comparison, calling it “something akin
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Read MoreWhen Carol Jobe graduated from a hospital program in the ’60s as a registered nurse, the job was fairly straightforward.
Read MoreIt’s a course of study that could lead to a career as a ski instructor or coach. A park, resort,
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Read MoreParamedics are often called to a home because of an emergency situation. In such instances, most people wish to be
Read MoreParamedics are often called to a home because of an emergency situation. In such instances, most people wish to be
Read MoreEarly on, many people who have Alzheimer’s do well at home. Eventually, however, even the most loving and accommodating family
Read MoreEvery child has the right to feel protected and safe, and it is everyone’s job, whether on their own initiative
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