HCN News & Notes

MONSON — For the seventh year in a row, Monson Savings Bank (MSB) is asking the community to help plan

SPRINGFIELD — Committed to the latest advancements in orthotic and prosthetic technology, Orthotics & Prosthetics Labs Inc. announced its latest

SPRINGFIELD — For the millions of Americans struggling with depression, addiction, stress, and family issues, the holidays are anything but

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) recently adopted a new policy to further its strategic efforts to close the

CHICOPEE — The College of Our Lady of the Elms School of Nursing received $2,000 to fund a nursing scholarship

SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, Jan. 12, Mercy Behavioral Health Care will present a discussion of the issues surrounding the growing

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointments of five primary-care physicians, all accepting new patients throughout the Berkshires. Dr.

SPRINGFIELD — Your health doesn’t take a holiday, especially when it comes to stress, a normal physical response your body

LUDLOW — The second bimonthly Western Massachusetts Amputee Support Group will meet at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 222 State St., Ludlow,

SPRINGFIELD — Jennifer Garutti was recently named executive director of the American Red Cross of Western Massachusetts. She joined the

PITTSFIELD — In a move that will help to ensure continued and expanded access to primary care and infectious disease

WESTFIELD — Robert Magovern, president of Agawam-based Neighbor to Neighbor, has been re-appointed to serve on Westfield State University’s Board

BOSTON — With the Dec. 23 deadline approaching for plans starting Jan. 1, 2017, more than 28,000 current Massachusetts Health

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall and Autism Speaks will host sensory-friendly holiday shopping on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 8 to 10

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center will host the “In the Spirit of Giving” employee-driven community toy drive this morning from

LEE — As November was National Home Health Care & Hospice Month, state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier assisted Porchlight VNA/Home Care

CHICOPEE — The Elms College School of Nursing, in collaboration with the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Sunday Sandwich Ministry, will

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare opened Michael’s Café at the Sosin Center for Rehabilitation on Dec. 12, the first day residents

SPRINGFIELD — Pathlight, a Pioneer Valley leader in residential and community services for people with intellectual disabilities, has named Anna

LONGMEADOW — Louis Lucchesi of Springfield became the first-ever resident in JGS Lifecare’s Sosin Center for Rehabilitation on Dec. 12,

BOSTON — The Department of Public Health has launched a public information campaign on Zika virus prevention. The campaign focuses

LEEDS — Residents of Linda Manor Extended Care Facility, portraying either Santa or Mrs. Claus, will take calls again this

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Professor of Exercise Science and Sports Studies Samuel Headley, along with nephrologist Dr. Michael Germain from

CHICOPEE — Elms College School of Nursing held a white-coat ceremony Dec. 8 to honor students in the college’s DNP

NORTHAMPTON — Clinical & Support Options Inc. honored seven employees for their outstanding commitment to the community at its annual

SPRINGFIELD — The Western New England University (WNEU) College of Pharmacy recently welcomed six Chinese pharmacists to the university as

WORCESTER — Holiday stress can be especially difficult for people in recovery from substance use, who may be tempted to

SPRINGFIELD — A recent report delivered by the Mass. Department of Public Health showed that the opioid epidemic is particularly

WARE — Facing a major illness or stressful life change can be a daunting prospect. Although support and self-help groups

TAMPA, Fla. — According to an independent survey commissioned by Shriners Hospitals for Children, many do not follow key fire-

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Physicians, the

HOLYOKE — The Leapfrog Group announced that Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has been named a Top Hospital for the second

LEEDS — Linda Manor Assisted Living is among the “Best of 2017” senior-care providers ranked by SeniorAdvisor.com, placing it in

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Spending on healthcare for the privately insured in the U.S. increased 4.6{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} in 2015, outpacing previous years’

SPRINGFIELD — Santa will receive a little help in spreading holiday cheer to children in foster care this year courtesy

EAST LONGMEADOW — Robert Charles Photography recently announced the launch of its annual Holiday Collection Fundraiser, with the goal to

WALTHAM — A resolution on recreational marijuana was among many proposals adopted as new policies by members of the Mass.

SPRINGFIELD — Community Services Institute (CSI) has named Dr. Susan Rogers director of clinical operations for its Springfield clinic, overseeing

FLORENCE — For the second consecutive year, Sue Keller, owner of the Strong & Healthy Smiles dental practice, is offering

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) recently adopted new policies aimed at increasing research into the full continuum of