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OnCall Healthy Living Program Offers Welcoming Environment

December 17, 2019December 16, 2019 HCN Staff 599 Views environment, Healthy Living, OnCall, program

A Warm Handoff By Kayla Ebner Addiction knows no boundaries. This is the main message Jim Carroll, medical director at

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2019 Regional Philanthropic Opportunities

December 12, 2019December 16, 2019 HCN Staff 957 Views Giving Guide 2019, opportunities, philanthropy

View the PDF flipbook HERE Created in partnership with (BusinessWest), the Giving Guide connects nonprofits with the regions health care

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Encompass Health’s Stroke Program Touts Individualized Approach

November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 HCN Staff 889 Views Encompass Health, Ludlow Mass., rehabilitation, Stroke

When Everything Changes By Joseph Bednar John Hunt has been in the rehabilitation field for 30 years, so he’s seen

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There’s a Way to Avoid Unnecessary Conflict During a Difficult Time

November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 HCN Staff 574 Views conflict, estate, Planning, Will

Where There’s a Will… By Joseph Bednar Jack Ferriter likes to tell the story of the first will he ever

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Healthcare Heroes 2019 Event

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 HCN Staff 1432 Views 2019, Healthcare Heroes, images, scenes

Scenes from the October 17 Event Nearly 300 people turned out at the Sheraton in Springfield on Oct. 17 to

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Stroke Risk Can Be Greatly Lowered Through Lifestyle Changes

November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 HCN Staff 716 Views Lifestyle, modifiable, Stroke Risk

Time to Take Charge By Joseph Bednar As part of the education and health-awareness work she does in the community,

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The ABCs of HIPAA

November 19, 2019November 20, 2019 HCN Staff 480 Views Authorizations, Health Insurance, HIPAA, medical records

Having the Proper Authorizations in Place Is a Must By Sarah E. Dolven Consider the following two scenarios: Brenda’s 19-year-old

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How — and Why — to Prepare a Healthcare Proxy

November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 HCN Staff 465 Views document, Healthcare Proxy, trust

Critical Decision The healthcare proxy is a simple legal document that allows you to name someone you know and trust

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‘What Is Pancreatic Cancer?’

October 10, 2019October 4, 2019 HCN Staff 742 Views Alex Trebek, Pancreatic Cancer, tumors

Jeopardy! Host’s Battle Sheds Some Needed Light on a Killer By GEORGE O’BRIEN Alex Trebek is certainly not the first

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Breast Cancer in Men is Rare, but More Deadly

October 10, 2019October 5, 2019 HCN Staff 559 Views Breast Cancer, deadly, Men

Not Just a Women’s Disease If you are a man, you are not exempt from developing breast cancer. This year,

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Why Senior-living Communities Need to Become More LGBTQ-welcoming

October 10, 2019October 4, 2019 HCN Staff 759 Views communities, LGBTQ, Senior-living, welcoming

Cultural Shift By JOSEPH BEDNAR The average age of a Christopher Heights resident is somewhere in the 80s, says Teresa

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Panel Offers Advice, Resources for Dementia Caregivers

October 10, 2019October 5, 2019 HCN Staff 603 Views caregivers, Dementia, help, resources

Help at a Crossroads Dementia is a growing issue in America — one that causes plenty of anxiety among caregivers

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Car Wash Boosts a Battle Against Cancer

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 HCN Staff 293 Views benefit, car wash, Chris Thibault, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield

During the weekend of Sept. 7-8, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield hosted a car-wash fundraiser benefiting Chris Thibault and his family. Thibault

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Overdose Deaths Decline Statewide, but Increase in Western Mass.

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 HCN Staff 581 Views increase, Opioids, Overdose, Western Mass.

Persistent Problem By JOSEPH BEDNAR It’s a disconnect that has many health officials in Western Mass. worried. On one hand,

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Physical Therapist April Rex Volunteers at MHA’s Resource Center

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 HCN Staff 621 Views April Rex, MHA, Physical Therapist

Continuing a Commitment to Service By KIMBERLEY LEE April Rex is a U.S. Coast Guard chief boatswain’s mate with more

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When Time Is of the Essence

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 HCN Staff 593 Views air ambulance, Life-saving, Shawn Bull

This Life-saving Effort Was an Exercise in Teamwork By Kayla Ebner The last thing Shawn Bull remembers before waking up

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Baby Steps

August 13, 2019August 9, 2019 HCN Staff 3531 Views CHD, children, Early Intervention, parents, program

CHD Program Empowers Parents as It Helps Children Grow By Kayla Ebner When looking at 2-year-old Jazeilis “Jazz” Jones, she

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Back to School

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 HCN Staff 3369 Views college, Immunizations, plan, School

Don’t Wait — Plan Your Child’s Physical and Immunizations Now According to Dr. J. Michael Klatte, it’s not a good

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Closing the Skills Gap

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 HCN Staff 377 Views Bay Path, gap, Skills, Staregic Alliances

Bay Path’s Strategic Alliances Partners with Area Employers By Kayla Ebner The ever-changing workforce environment is a continuous challenge for

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The Heroes Have Been Identified

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 HCN Staff 415 Views Healthcare, Heroes, Saluted

And They Will Be Saluted at the Oct. 17 Banquet at the Sheraton The scores have been tabulated, and the

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Chris and Missy Thibault Chronicle a Battle Against Cancer

July 16, 2019July 12, 2019 HCN Staff 679 Views Battle, cancer, Thibault

Capturing a Journey Chris Thibault has spent his professional career helping companies and institutions — from MassMutual to Spirit of

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Co-occuring Conditions Are Prevalent but Treatable

July 16, 2019July 18, 2019 HCN Staff 617 Views Co-occuring, Conditions

Dual Challenge By MARK MORRIS People who struggle with substance-abuse issues receive a great deal of attention from lawmakers, the

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Wellington at Springfield Adjusts to Needs of Baby Boomers

July 16, 2019July 12, 2019 HCN Staff 579 Views Boomers, Mmemory, Springfield, Wellington

Changing with the Times By Mark Morris Americans from the Baby Boom generation, those born between the years 1946 and

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Trio of Bills Aim to Ease Burden on Families Battling Alzheimer’s

July 16, 2019July 12, 2019 HCN Staff 398 Views Alzheimer’s, Bills, Ease Burden

No One Left Behind By MARK MORRIS Imagine receiving a diagnosis for a serious illness and then having to figure

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Value Alliance Provides Buying Power for Independent Hospitals

June 12, 2019June 7, 2019 HCN Staff 437 Views Buying Power, Independent Hospitals, Value Alliance

Leveling the Playing Field By George O’Brien Spiros Hatiras was asked about the Massachusetts Value Alliance and, more specifically, how

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Online Nursing Programs Evolve to Meet Workforce Needs

June 12, 2019June 7, 2019 HCN Staff 584 Views Online Nursing, Programs, Workforce Needs

Education Anywhere By JOSEPH BEDNAR Back in 2010, the Institute of Medicine put out a call for 80% of all

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AIC Studies Use of Virtual Reality in Physical Therapy

June 12, 2019June 7, 2019 HCN Staff 1518 Views AIC Studies, Physical Therapy, Virtual Reality

A Look to the Future By Mark Morris Can virtual reality (VR) technology improve results for people receiving physical therapy?

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HNE Expands Behavioral-health Access with Telehealth

June 12, 2019June 7, 2019 HCN Staff 769 Views Access, Behavioral-health, HNE, Telehealth

New Frontier By MARK MORRIS A psychiatrist and patient meet for their regular session, but they are in different states,

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Stigma Often Keeps Guys from Seeking Help for Mental Health

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 HCN Staff 532 Views Men, Mental Health, Seek Help, Stigma

Man UP By JOSEPH BEDNAR Behavioral health is not a male issue or a female issue — it’s a human

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Prostate Cancer Is Frightening, but Often Manageable

May 3, 2019May 4, 2019 HCN Staff 683 Views Frightening, Manageable, Prostate Cancer

Know the Score By MARK MORRIS When urologist Dr. Alexander Berry talks with patients about prostate care, he references the

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It’s Easy, but Risky, to Overlook the Feet

May 3, 2019May 4, 2019 HCN Staff 698 Views Feet, injuries, Spring Weather, walking

Taking Important Steps By Mark Morris Spring weather in New England is a great time to shake off winter’s cabin

Jared Bean says he’s giving people the injury-prevention education he didn’t receive as a young athlete.

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Injury Prevention Is Key at Cooley Dickinson’s New Facility

May 3, 2019May 4, 2019 HCN Staff 865 Views Cooley Dickinson, Injury Prevention, New Facility

Back in the Swing By JOSEPH BEDNAR Jared Bean grew up in Hampshire County and played youth sports in Easthampton.

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What to Do — and Not Do — When Weight Training

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 HCN Staff 386 Views health, Sports medicine, Weight Training

Strong Advice By MAYO CLINIC STAFF You don’t have to be a bodybuilder or professional athlete to reap the benefits

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HMC Promotes John Kovalchik to Director of ACO Operations

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 HCN Staff 402 Views

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) announced the promotion of John Kovalchik to director of ACO Operations. With extensive experience leading

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Baystate Wing Hospital Awards $42,000 in Grants to Local Agencies

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 HCN Staff 588 Views

PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital recently announced an investment $42,000 in grants to benefit local community-based nonprofit organizations. “As part of our

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HCC to Host Open House on April 4 for Students on Autism Spectrum

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 HCN Staff 450 Views

HOLYOKE — The Students on the Autism Spectrum Club at Holyoke Community College and the HCC Admissions office will host an

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BFAIR Promotes Michelle Carleton to VP of Residential Services

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 HCN Staff 376 Views

NORTH ADAMS — Michelle Carleton has been promoted to vice president of Residential Services at Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc.

Mark Fulco in the ‘Mission Control’ room at Mercy Medical Center.

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Mercy Medical Takes a Six Sigma Approach to Healthcare

April 7, 2019May 3, 2019 HCN Staff 898 Views

By GEORGE O’BRIEN The sign on the door says ‘Mission Control.’ That’s a play on words, obviously. There’s a definite

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Music is Passion

March 24, 2015 HCN Staff 727 Views

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A Paradise for Holiday

March 20, 2015 HCN Staff 422 Views

Chocolate bar marzipan sweet marzipan. Danish tart bear claw donut cake bonbon biscuit powder croissant. Liquorice cake cookie. Dessert cotton