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To Dr. Charles Mick, it’s like coming out of the Stone Age. That’s how he characterized the range of
Read MoreTo Dr. Charles Mick, it’s like coming out of the Stone Age. That’s how he characterized the range of
Read MoreDr. Ronald Paasch holds a pair of long, needle-like appliances in his hands. The shorter appliance, about eight inches long,
Read MoreAs Massachusetts and other states struggle with an exodus of doctors and specialists due to soaring malpractice insurance costs, President
Read MoreThere are more than a million species of the microscopic fungi that we call mold. They perform a basic biological
Read MoreVery often, a person’s home is one of the single largest assets they may own. As a means of attempting
Read MoreIt’s a health trend that makes the news more often than just about any other: Americans are fatter than ever.
Read MoreTotal physical activity, including various types of exercising, such as running, walking, and weight training, are associated with a reduced
Read MoreA 12-year study of 38,077 male health professionals found that men who drank alcohol three or more days per week
Read MoreDoctors continually struggle with the question of how to compensate and hold onto their practice managers. There are many definitions
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Susan Alexander of Granby, a 2002 graduate of the Surgical Technology department at Springfield Technical Community College, has
Read MoreWEST SPRINGFIELD — The Kiwanis Club of Springfield and area KEY Clubs have partnered with the Western Mass. Safe Kids
Read MorePITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) recently announced the appointment of Anthony M. DePasquale Jr. as operations manager for Radiology
Read MoreNORTHAMPTON — A new medical practice featuring family practice physicians and obstetrician gynecologists opened recently at 10 Turkey Hill Road
Read MoreAn odd thing happens at Angel Booths. An inspiring thing. Brightside for Families and Children, the Holyoke-based child welfare
Read MoreDr. Howard G. Trietsch won’t be delivering any babies after Jan. 1. The 15-year veteran, who has delivered thousands
Read MoreRon Hollander calls it a “tidal wave.” He was referring to the projected deficits in the state’s Uncompensated Care
Read MoreThe new year brings a significant change to two Massachusetts health maintenance organizations, which have teamed up to market each
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Inc. announced that three physicians will be joining the practice on Jan. 1. Drs.
Read MoreFor some time now, health care groups have been sounding the alarm about skyrocketing professional liability insurance costs and their
Read MoreImagine a debilitating disease for which there are effective treatments. Imagine that this treatable disease costs society $110 billion a
Read MoreAdministrator Says Mentors Will Create Environment Of Learning And Support To those in the industry, they’re known as “clin-specs.”
Read MoreJef Sharp can track the progress of computers in dental offices. To him, it presents an obvious opportunity. Sharp,
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has announced the addition of two new physicians to the Mercy Internal Medicine Service (MIMS).
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced the addition of Charles A. Sommer, M.D., to its staff of physicians. He began
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Susan McAvoy, a staff physical therapist assistant and clinical instructor at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, was recently
Read MoreBaystate Health System Is Adding 30 Beds To Ease Ongoing Capacity Crunch For the past several years, Baystate Medical Center
Read MoreGREENFIELD — Baystate Health System recently honored seven employees for their dedication to safety. Initiated in 1993, the President’s
Read MorePITTSFIELD — The Diabetes Education program at Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) has been certified by the American Diabetes Assoc. (ADA),
Read MoreHealth care, one of the most vital engines in the state’s economy, is leaking some oil and is now in
Read MoreInroads. Sharon Smith says that’s what area colleges and health care providers have made in their efforts to ease an
Read MoreWhen asked what role the new biomedical research center in Springfield would take in the developing field of biotechnology —
Read MoreFor addicts who have spent many years of their lives leaning on drugs and alcohol as a crutch — as
Read MoreJohn Morello had dreams of being an actor, but eventually he tired of speaking other people’s words. He remedied
Read MorePlenty of Baby Boomers and Gen Xers spent time during their childhoods with physical or speech therapists. Their memories
Read MoreLosing weight and getting fit are generally the result of balancing the correct amount of exercise with proper calorie intake.
Read MoreThe failure of the U.S. Congress to repeal a $1,500 cap on Medicare rehabilitation services before adjourning for the holidays
Read MoreThe delivery of quality health care requires doctors to be on the cutting edge of clinical developments, research, and technology
Read MoreHOLYOKE — Brenda Loguidice, RN, of Agawam, has been named nurse manager of Peri-operative Services at Holyoke Hospital. Loguidice
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Using state-of-the-art equipment, American International College Professors Patrick Carley and Sue Davis measured weight distribution of students at
Read MoreBY JOSEPH BEDNAR An odd thing happens at Angel Booths. An inspiring thing. Brightside for Families and Children, the Holyoke-based
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