Author: HCN Staff

Effective April 21, 2005, all “covered entities” — meaning most health care providers — must be in compliance with the

Planning for your disabled child’s financial future will protect his or her financial security and eliminate the emotional strain placed

The controversy surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) continues unabated, according to the recent release of new studies by HRT researchers.

A new battle has begun for Berkshire Radiological Associates, P.C. (BRA) of Pittsfield.   The private facility, which provides radiological

HOLYOKE — At the 118th annual meeting of the Cooley Dickinson Board of Trustees, staged late last month, R.F. Conway,

GREENFIELD – David Farrick, an experienced hospital and physician practice administrator, has joined the leadership team at Franklin Medical Center

HOLYOKE — After three years of planning, WestMass Elder Care was notified late last month of federal support for its

SPRINGFIELD – The National SAFE KIDS Campaign recently recognized Baystate Medical Center Children’s Hospital with its Outstanding Lead Organization award,

GREENFIELD — Franklin Medical Center’s main laboratory and the arterial blood gas laboratory in the hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Department have both

Internal detoxification is often neglected, overlooked, or misunderstood by the general public.   Every day our bodies are exposed to

Ever wonder what the letters really mean on the labels of your favorite supplements and foods?   Let’s start with

SPRINGFIELD — Vincent J. McCorkle, president and chief executive officer of Sisters of Providence Health System, has been named regent

WILBRAHAM — Arlene Kelly and Kim Sanborn, founders of Healthcare Re-source Solution Inc., the region’s leading medical practice revenue management

John Bagley says that, in some ways, mediation runs counter to what lawyers learn in school — and to how

SPRINGFIELD — The Oral Health Foundation recently announced the awarding of grants to two area initiatives.  The foundation announced a

Now that the elections are behind us, voters will want to know how their choice may impact the lives of

SPRINGFIELD – Two Baystate Health System hospitals have been recognized by the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) as “breastfeeding friendly.” Baystate

Each year around this time, questions arise from physicians looking for additional tax deductions, including vehicle expenses, meals, entertainment, and

Ever wonder what the letters really mean on the labels of your favorite supplements and foods?   Let’s start with

SPRINGFIELD – Two Baystate Medical Center caregivers were honored as finalists on Oct. 28, as part of the prestigious Compassionate

HOLYOKE — George W. Fitton of Worcester has been named manager of Patient Accounts at Holyoke Medical Center.   A

PRINGFIELD — Ground was broken earlier this month for construction of Keystone Woods, the Pioneer Valley’s newest senior living community.

Americans are fat. It’s a documented fact that obesity is a growing problem in our society, and yet Americans are

Jean Swinney says a number of studies have shown that hospital patients and others receiving medical care feel more comfortable

SPRINGFIELD — American International College recently announced that Mary M. Grunfeld, of Ware, has been named an adjunct professor of

Jeff Mason’s business, Healing Homes, started with a conversation around a water cooler.   A co-worker’s mother had recently been

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center has entered into an innovative new collaboration with Noble Hospital designed to enhance women’s health