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PALMER — Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers announced that, effective Jan. 1, it has received Tier 1 status from

Americans are using prescription drugs in ever-increasing numbers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half

If disaster strikes, will my family and I be safe? Who will help? What can I do? These are the

It’s called cyclocross. That’s the rather obscure sport that Dr. Darius Greenbacher called “steeplechase, only it’s on bicycles.” Originated in

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There are currently approximately 25 million veterans alive in the U.S., many of whom are not disabled. In addition, there

Winter has arrived, and for emergency-department physicians everywhere, that means a season filled with slips and spills on snowy and

Whether you’re just starting a plan for healthy eating or have been following a healthy diet for years, sticking to

Riley, Stanley Lauded for Clinical Contributions NORTHAMPTON — Two Cooley Dickinson employees, a nurse and a physician, were recognized recently

Are you holding the newspaper farther away from your eyes than you used to? Join the crowd — age can

Pink Day Residents and staff at Providence Place at Ingleside celebrated October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Day events

If you missed the opportunity to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2010, there is good news:

The statistics speak for themselves. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, meaning more than 38,000 blood donations

WARE — The Sleep Program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, part of the Baystate Regional Sleep Program, has received full

WARE — Facing a major illness or stressful life change can be a daunting prospect. Support groups bring together people

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center is one of the nation’s top 50 hospitals for heart and vascular care, according to

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Hospital Auxiliary is once again sponsoring a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds from this fund-raising event will be

WALTHAM — The subjects of payment reform, health care spending, bullying and violence, tobacco advertising, gambling, and procedures on preauthorization

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Investing in electronic medical records (EMR) technology can help medical practices increase their efficiency, reducing costs and

SPRINGFIELD — At the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter, more than 100 volunteers know the satisfaction of helping others.

SPRINGFIELD — At the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter, more than 100 volunteers know the satisfaction of helping others.

If you have breast cancer or another type of cancer, or if you’re newly diagnosed or a long-time survivor, the

As the national spotlight focused on other aspects of federal health care reform this past year, a less-publicized but highly

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Clients often ask why they need a trust and not just a traditional last will and testament. Many are single,