Monthly Awareness
Bright Ideas UV Safety Month Shines Light on Skin and Eye Dangers The skin is the body’s largest organ. It
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Departments
There Are Tax Advantages to Buying and Renting from Yourself
Owning the Solution By Kristina Drzal Houghton, CPA MST Do you feel like your practice is cramped in your current
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Picture This
Send your photos to: Picture This; c/o Joseph Bednar, The Healthcare News, 1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103; or e-mail bednar@healthcarenews.com
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We Must Do More About Opioid Crisis
Opinion By U.S. SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN In March, I traveled to New Hampshire’s North Country to hear from those fighting
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Here Are Five Things Employers Should Be Doing — Now
Paid Family and Medical Leave By John S. Gannon, Esq. and Amelia J. Holstrom, Esq. Businesses have had almost a
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Study Examines Health, Well-being of Older Adults Living Alone
Isolated Examples Older adults living alone with cognitive impairment — a growing and vulnerable population — face unique challenges. Elena
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Holyoke Medical Center Welcomes Board Members
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) named five new members to its board of directors: Brian Canina, John Hazen, Sara
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Some Good Advice During National Child Safety Awareness Month
Make Summer Safe for Kids Summer is a great time for kids to enjoy different indoor and outdoor activities. But
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Physician Retirement Planning as an Owner Versus as an Employee
Looking Down the Road By Doug Wheat The new Physician Practice Benchmark Survey released by the American Medical Assoc. (AMA)
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Knowledge Is Power
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts recently held its Stroke Awareness Resource Health & Wellness Fair, where vendors and
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For Sale, for Lease
Listing of Medical Real Estate available in Western Mass.
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Budgeting Helps Medical Practices Eliminate Financial Unknowns
Bottom-line Results By James T. Krupienski, CPA Each year, we hear of practices continuing to stress over falling reimbursements and
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Cutting the Ribbon
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were conducted on April 5 for a new medical/professional building at 15 Atwood Dr. in Northampton, a project
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Getting the Conversation Started
MHA Urges Checkups During Mental Health Awareness Month Members of the community will have an opportunity to talk with a
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Marijuana and the Workplace
May 14: MassHire Holyoke Career Center will host a workshop titled “How Will Marijuana Affect the Workplace In Massachusetts” with
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D’Agostino Joins Mercy in Major Gifts Role
SPRINGFIELD — Tina D’Agostino has joined Mercy Medical Center as a Major Gifts officer in the Fund Development Department. In this role,
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Physical Activity Linked to Better Cognition in Older Adults
Active Connections Encouraging evidence indicates that being more physically active is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and
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Not All Accusations of Workplace Sexual Harassment Are Valid
A Sometimes Fine Line By MARYLOU FABBO, Esq. Make no mistake. Subjecting an employee to sexual harassment in the workplace,
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How to Help Employees Avoid Stressing Out
By ALEX ZLATIN Problems with the emotional health of employees is costing employers up to $500 billion per year. As
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Independent Massachusetts Hospital Systems Launch Value Alliance
HOLYOKE — A coalition of 10 independent Massachusetts health systems, including 14 community hospitals, have formed the Massachusetts Value Alliance (MVA)
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Nephrologist Dr. Henry Rose Honored with BMC Patient-Centered Award
PITTSFIELD — A long-time nephrologist at Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) has been recognized with the 2019 Patient-Centered Physician Award, presented annually
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Panel Discussion Slated for April 24 on Massachusetts Paid Family Leave
CHICOPEE — On Wednesday, April 24, HRMA of Western New England will present a program on Massachusetts’ new paid family leave
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CDH Expands Cardiovascular Services with Implantable Wireless Monitor
NORTHAMPTON — Consider this: a patient gets a paper-clip-sized device implanted into their pulmonary artery. The device transmits information from their
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Tina D’Agostino Joins Mercy Medical Center in ‘Major Gifts’ Role
SPRINGFIELD — Tina D’Agostino has joined Mercy Medical Center as a major gifts officer in the Fund Development Department. In this role,
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UMass Study Compares Benefits of Tai Chi, Meditation on MS Symptoms
AMHERST — Kinesiology researchers at UMass Amherst have received funding to compare the effects of tai chi and mindfulness meditation on
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HCC Center for Health Education Honored for Internship Partnership
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Community College (HCC) Center for Health Education is the recipient of the 2019 Brian R. Johnson Outstanding
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Dress for Success to Celebrate Referral Agencies at April 5 Breakfast
SPRINGFIELD — More than 100 agencies in the Greater Springfield area refer women to be suited and take part in other
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AIC Educators to Address Opioid Crisis at Public Health Lecture Series
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will continue its annual Desmond Tutu Public Health Awareness Lecture Series with an examination of
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Baystate to Hold Service of Remembrance for Families Who Have Lost a Child
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital will hold its annual Service of Remembrance on Monday, April 29 for all area families who
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Elms School of Nursing Receives $750,000 Grant from Kellogg Foundation
CHICOPEE — The School of Nursing at Elms College has received a $750,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to improve
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The United Arc to Host ‘Showcasing Talents & Pursuits’ Open House
TURNERS FALLS — The United Arc will host its annual “Showcasing Talents & Pursuits” open house on Thursday, April 11 at
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Dress for Success to Celebrate Referral Agencies at April 5 Breakfast
SPRINGFIELD — More than 100 agencies in the Greater Springfield area refer women to be suited and take part in other
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Springfield College to Host Greene Memorial Lecture in Physical Therapy
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Department of Physical Therapy will host the 23rd annual Greene Memorial Lecture featuring James Irrgang on
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