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March 17, 2003 HCN Staff

Eye On The Future- Baystate’s Vice Chairman Of Surgery Arrives With Some Cutting-edge Ideas

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

Dr. Neil Seymour understands the struggles medical professionals face in Massachusetts, from stingy Medicaid reimbursement rates to soaring malpractice costs.

Helping Where It’s Needed- Hospitals Must Be Innovative To Treat Uninsured Patients

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

Sonia Bouvier can rattle off stories about the choices people make between health and money. Too many times, she

Not Just 9-to-5 Care- New Service At Mercy Offers Pediatricians And Parents Options

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

Almost every parent is familiar with the following scenario. It has either happened to them or somebody they know —

Editorial Prescription Tax Breeds Confusion,Angers Consumers

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

The state’s new prescription tax was never intended to apply to patients. But, thanks to some vagueness and confusion, that’s

Opinion The State Needs Strategic Thinking On Health Care

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

Massachusetts faces a health care crisis of unprecedented proportions. The number of uninsured people continues to grow, the costs of

Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Awards Grants

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — Nine health care organizations in Western Mass. were among 48 organizations across the state in January to receive

VNA And Hospice Receive Early Maternity Discharge Grant

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Community Fund of the United Way of Pioneer Valley has approved a $10,000 grant to the

Knowledge Is Power- Holyoke Hospital Program Offers Help To Congestive Heart Failure Sufferers

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

Two million Americans experience heart failure, and half of those affected with congestive heart failure (CHF) are hospitalized each year.

Flu Deaths Are On The Rise- Influenza Is A Growing Problem, And An Aging Population Is Part Of The Reason

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

Deaths associated with influenza have increased substantially in the past two decades in the United States, according to an article

HealthSouth Honored With Top-10 Rank

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

LUDLOW — HealthSouth Rehabilita-tion Hospital of Western Mass. announced that it has been honored for ranking among the top 10 HealthSouth

Breaking The Logjam – Health New England Enters Limited Relationship With Sisters Of Providence

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

Characterizing the move as a tentative but needed first step, Health New England (HNE), the second-largest health maintenance organization in

NICHE Program Receives Funding

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

LONGMEADOW — Jewish Geriatric Services (JGS) has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Western Mass. to fund a

Holyoke Hospital Opens Satellite Blood-drawing Station In Chicopee

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

CHICOPEE — Holyoke Hospital’s Laboratory recently opened a blood-drawing station at 260 New Ludlow Road for the convenience of its

MHA-led Coalition Sends Message To Congress

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

Health Care Leaders Make Unified Appeal To Increase Medicare Reimbursement WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Mass. Hospital Assoc. (MHA) led a

When The Bones Break Balloons And Cement Highlight A Breakthrough In Spinal Fracture Treatment

February 17, 2003 HCN Staff

To Dr. Charles Mick, it’s like coming out of the Stone Age. That’s how he characterized the range of

Easing Their Pain New, Minimally Invasive Procedure Offers Hope To Back Pain Sufferers

February 16, 2003 HCN Staff

Dr. Ronald Paasch holds a pair of long, needle-like appliances in his hands. The shorter appliance, about eight inches long,

‘A Step In The Right Direction’ President Bush Offers Proposals To Rein In Malpractice Awards Nationally

February 16, 2003 HCN Staff

As Massachusetts and other states struggle with an exodus of doctors and specialists due to soaring malpractice insurance costs, President

The Hidden Toxin The Health Effects Of Mold Are Increasingly A Legal Issue In Real Estate

February 16, 2003 HCN Staff

There are more than a million species of the microscopic fungi that we call mold. They perform a basic biological

Navigating The Life Estate Transferring Property To Children Carries Benefits — And Some Risks

February 16, 2003 HCN Staff

Very often, a person’s home is one of the single largest assets they may own. As a means of attempting

The Skinny On The BMI Doctors And Statistics Agree That The Body-mass Index Is A Reliable Weight Gauge

February 16, 2003 HCN Staff

It’s a health trend that makes the news more often than just about any other: Americans are fatter than ever.

Pain Does Equal Gain- High-intensity Exercise Lowers Heart Disease Risk In Men, Study Suggests

February 16, 2003 HCN Staff

Total physical activity, including various types of exercising, such as running, walking, and weight training, are associated with a reduced

Health & Fitness Message In A Bottle? Study: Light-to-moderate Drinking Could Cut Heart Disease Risk In Men

February 16, 2003 HCN Staff

A 12-year study of 38,077 male health professionals found that men who drank alcohol three or more days per week

Life On The Front Lines Consider These Compensation And Retention Strategies For Practice Managers

February 16, 2003 HCN Staff

Doctors continually struggle with the question of how to compensate and hold onto their practice managers. There are many definitions

STCC Graduate Published In Professional Health Journal

February 16, 2003 HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — Susan Alexander of Granby, a 2002 graduate of the Surgical Technology department at Springfield Technical Community College, has

Free Car Seat Safety Inspections Available

February 16, 2003 HCN Staff

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Kiwanis Club of Springfield and area KEY Clubs have partnered with the Western Mass. Safe Kids

BMC Names Radiology Operations Manager

January 18, 2003 HCN Staff

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) recently announced the appointment of Anthony M. DePasquale Jr. as operations manager for Radiology

CDH Announces New Physician Offices In Belchertown

January 18, 2003 HCN Staff

NORTHAMPTON — A new medical practice featuring family practice physicians and obstetrician gynecologists opened recently at 10 Turkey Hill Road

Grasping For The Light Brightside Continues To Change Lives

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

An odd thing happens at Angel Booths. An inspiring thing. Brightside for Families and Children, the Holyoke-based child welfare

Concern Is At A Premium Liability Insurance Costs Take Toll On OB/Gyns

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

Dr. Howard G. Trietsch won’t be delivering any babies after Jan. 1. The 15-year veteran, who has delivered thousands

Crunching The Numbers Hospitals To Face New Challenges In 2003

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

Ron Hollander calls it a “tidal wave.” He was referring to the projected deficits in the state’s Uncompensated Care

Joint Agreement Doubles Market Coverage For Two Health Plans

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

The new year brings a significant change to two Massachusetts health maintenance organizations, which have teamed up to market each

Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Adds Three New Physicians To Practice

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Inc. announced that three physicians will be joining the practice on Jan. 1. Drs.

Editorial The State’s System For Medical Liability Is In Need Of reform

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

For some time now, health care groups have been sounding the alarm about skyrocketing professional liability insurance costs and their

Opinion Medically Treating Drug Addiction Benefits Everyone

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

Imagine a debilitating disease for which there are effective treatments. Imagine that this treatable disease costs society $110 billion a

CDH Hires Clinical Nurse Specialists

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

Administrator Says Mentors Will Create Environment Of Learning And Support To those in the industry, they’re known as “clin-specs.”

TechCavalry To The Rescue As Computer Use Increases In Medicine, So Does The Need For Tech Support

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

Jef Sharp can track the progress of computers in dental offices. To him, it presents an obvious opportunity. Sharp,

Mercy Hires Two New Hospitalists In Its Internal Medicine Service

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has announced the addition of two new physicians to the Mercy Internal Medicine Service (MIMS).

Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Mercy Staff

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced the addition of Charles A. Sommer, M.D., to its staff of physicians. He began

Therapist Assistant At Mercy Honored

January 16, 2003 HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — Susan McAvoy, a staff physical therapist assistant and clinical instructor at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, was recently