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COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Updates HCN News & Notes Healthcare News Briefs 

Skoler, Abbott & Presser to Stage Labor and Employment Law Briefing

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 HCN Staff 272 Views Abbott & Presser to Stage Labor and Employment Law Briefing, COVID-related issues, Skoler

SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a labor and employment law firm serving employers in the greater Springfield and Worcester

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CFWM Distributes $4.3M in Mass COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants

August 27, 2020August 28, 2020 HCN Staff 1469 Views $4.3 million, CFWM, COVID-19 Relief, Western Mass.

SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Mass. (CFWM) has announced that it has distributed $4.3 million in grants from

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Experts: Upcoming Flu Season Will Be Unprecedented

August 26, 2020August 28, 2020 HCN Staff 1392 Views Flu Season, severity, Unprecedented

SPRINGFIELD – As summer wanes and fall is just around the corner, so is the 2020-2021 flu season.  While experts

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‘Stop the Spread’ COVID-19 testing site opening Aug. 26 at HCC

August 25, 2020August 28, 2020 HCN Staff 1353 Views ‘Stop the Spread’, Aug. 26, COVID-19, HCC, testing

HOLYOKE — To assist the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the city of Holyoke in reducing the spread of COVID-19, Holyoke

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Flu Vaccine Now Required for All Massachusetts Students

August 20, 2020August 28, 2020 HCN Staff 1474 Views

BOSTON — State public-health officials announced that influenza immunization will be required for all children 6 months of age or

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Task Force Examines Role of Mobile Health Technology in COVID-19 Pandemic

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 HCN Staff 1032 Views

AMHERST — An international task force, including two UMass Amherst computer scientists, concludes in new research that mobile health (mHealth)

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Baker-Polito Administration Releases Enhanced Community-level COVID-19 Data

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 HCN Staff 1257 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration has released additional data on community-level spread of COVID-19 in order to target additional resources

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State Announces New Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 HCN Staff 808 Views

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts,

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American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Guidance for Safe Return to Youth Sports

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 HCN Staff 869 Views

ITASCA, Ill. — Sports activities offer children and teens many physical and psychological health benefits besides fitness, such as socializing

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State Announces Expansion of Targeted Free COVID-19 Testing Sites

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 HCN Staff 1341 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced an expansion of its Stop the Spread initiative, which provides free COVID-19 testing in

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Baystate Medical Center Reports 36 Infections in COVID-19 Outbreak

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 HCN Staff 654 Views

SPRINGFIELD — On Monday, Baystate Medical Center reported an outbreak of coronavirus infections affecting 23 employees and 13 patients. Dr.

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Baker-Polito Administration Issues New Travel Order Effective Aug. 1

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 HCN Staff 746 Views

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker announced that, effective Saturday, Aug. 1, all travelers entering the Commonwealth, including both out-of-state residents

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LifePath to Present ‘Healthcare Beyond COVID-19’ Virtual Forum on July 28

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 HCN Staff 677 Views

GREENFIELD — LifePath will present the second in its series of virtual forums on Tuesday, July 28 from 2 to

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Mercy Medical Center Advises Wearing Masks, Even in Warmer Temperatures

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 HCN Staff 679 Views

SPRINGFIELD — COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or

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State Announces COVID-19 Testing Billing Protections for Uninsured Individuals

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 HCN Staff 588 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration issued a public-health order to prevent uninsured individuals from receiving surprise bills and co-pays because

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Day Brook Village Offering Sessions on Protecting Health and Easing Isolation During Pandemic

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 HCN Staff 1163 Views

HOLYOKE — On July 29-31, Day Brook Village will offer free educational sessions on “COVID-19: Ways to Protect Your Health,

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UMass Amherst Research Suggests Some Decontamination Processes Damage N95 Masks

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 HCN Staff 619 Views

AMHERST — Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the

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Is COVID-19 Transmitted by Respiratory Droplets or Aerosolized Droplets?

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 HCN Staff 1010 Views

SPRINGFIELD — There is a new international debate surrounding COVID-19 and the spread of the infection. The Centers for Disease

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Allergies or COVID-19? Understanding the Signs and Symptoms

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 HCN Staff 674 Views

SPRINGFIELD — When COVID-19 arrived in the U.S. earlier this year, the country was at the height of its flu

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UMass Amherst Study to Estimate Coronavirus Exposure on Campus and Across State

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 HCN Staff 697 Views

AMHERST — A team of UMass Amherst researchers have launched a study to explore the rate of COVID-19 exposure on

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State Legislation Aims to Create Commission of Inquiry on COVID-19 Response, Recovery

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 HCN Staff 597 Views

BOSTON — State Sen. Eric Lesser and state Rep. Jon Santiago have filed “An Act Establishing the Commission of Inquiry

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Soldiers’ Home Report Cites Poor Decisions, Lack of Leadership

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 HCN Staff 631 Views

HOLYOKE — A long-awaited independent report investigating the COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, released Wednesday, identifies a number

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Holyoke Medical Center to Close Designated COVID-19 Testing Area

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 HCN Staff 695 Views

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will close the designated ‘Fever/Cough/Flu Symptoms Area,’ effective Friday, June 26 at 7 a.m.,

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Baker-Polito Administration Launches New COVID-19 Testing Website

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 HCN Staff 577 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration launched a revamped testing website, “Get Tested MA,” as a more convenient resource for the

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UMass Amherst Contributes to Development of Open-source N95 Respirator

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 HCN Staff 962 Views

AMHERST — In one of the latest COVID-19 response projects at UMass Amherst, the Advanced Digital Design and Fabrication (ADDFab)

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413Cares Collaborates with Mass 2-1-1, Aunt Bertha on COVID-19 Service Referrals

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 HCN Staff 728 Views

SPRINGFIELD — 413Cares.org, the online community resource database recently launched for the Western Mass. region, has announced a collaboration with

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Mercy Physician Promotes Website Offering COVID-19 Resources for Cancer Survivors

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 HCN Staff 538 Views

SPRINGFIELD — The COVID-19 pandemic may present additional difficulties for cancer patients undergoing active treatment or surveillance. To help address

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Springfield College Health Science Students Assist with COVID-19 Data Project

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 HCN Staff 694 Views

SPRINGFIELD — Students from the Springfield College health science major have been working on a national project to track the

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Baystate, Mercy to Offer Free Virtual Seminar on ‘Religion & Culture: Its Impact on COVID-19’

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 HCN Staff 716 Views

SPRINGFIELD — As a result of changes in how we worship in the wake of COVID-19, Baystate Health and Mercy

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State Transitions to Second Phase of Economic Reopening

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 HCN Staff 615 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that phase 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan begins today, June 8. Businesses and

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Don’t Skip Child Well Visits, Vaccinations over Concerns for COVID-19

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 HCN Staff 565 Views

SPRINGFIELD — It’s a message all parents and caregivers need to hear, said Dr. Chrystal Wittcopp, medical director of Pediatrics

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Donated Graduation Gowns Fill Need for PPE at Visiting Angels West Springfield

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 HCN Staff 590 Views

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Michele Anstett, CEO and owner of Visiting Angels West Springfield, was faced with many new challenges in

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State Issues Guidance for Long-term Care Outdoor Visitations

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 HCN Staff 628 Views

BOSTON — Beginning today, June 3, the Baker-Polito administration is easing family-visitation restrictions at nursing homes, rest homes, and assisted-living

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Baystate Health Seeks Plasma Donations from Recovered COVID-19 Patients

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 HCN Staff 658 Views

SPRINGFIELD — Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have done it. So have several NBA players and singer Andrea Bocelli.

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State Releases Guidelines for Reopening of Childcare, Camps, Summer Programs

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 HCN Staff 717 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration released health and safety requirements that apply to the reopening of all childcare programs, recreational

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‘Elders and People with Disabilities Safe and Thriving at Home: a Virtual Forum’ Slated for June 9

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 HCN Staff 659 Views

GREENFIELD — LifePath will present a community forum on Tuesday, June 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. “Elders and People

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Phase 2 of Economic Reopening to Include Guidance for Restaurants, Hotels

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 HCN Staff 965 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration provided an update on the plan to reopen the Massachusetts economy and preparations for phase

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BHS Honors Employees with Donation to Berkshire COVID-19 Fund

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 HCN Staff 658 Views Berkshire Health Systems

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced a $50,000 gift to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Berkshire County, co-led by

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Testing of All Nursing-home Residents, Staff Unsustainable Without Government Funding

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 HCN Staff 600 Views COVID-19

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Health Care Assoc. (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) recently released a state-by-state

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Mercy Physician Promotes Website Offering COVID-related Resources for Cancer Survivors

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 HCN Staff 629 Views

SPRINGFIELD — The COVID-19 pandemic may present additional difficulties for cancer patients undergoing active treatment or surveillance. To help address

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