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Breast Cancer in Men is Rare, but More Deadly

October 10, 2019October 5, 2019 HCN Staff 474 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 663 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 512 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 214 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 479 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 532 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 479 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 3218 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 3046 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 294 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 334 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 590 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 533 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 493 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 322 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 369 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 506 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 1347 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 673 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 454 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 575 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 614 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 781 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 298 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 329 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 494 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 343 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 282 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 809 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 636 Views

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A Paradise for Holiday

March 20, 2015 HCN Staff 348 Views

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Kayaking: Adventurous Sport

March 20, 2015 HCN Staff 261 Views

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Tennis Match: Go Federer

March 19, 2015 HCN Staff 262 Views

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