HCN News & Notes

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program in Counseling Psychology has received a seven-year accreditation by the

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will be reducing adoption fees for adult cats over 6 months old to $5 on

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for promoting enrollment in

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Often referred to as a family disease, alcohol and drug dependency deeply impacts family and friends. AdCare’s

CHICAGO — With EpiPen maker Mylan facing a firestorm of criticism over the soaring cost of EpiPens, American Medical Assoc.

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Oncology Department will present two free seven-week yoga classes, “Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors,”

DALLAS — A recent study found that sodium levels decreased in a sample of top-selling packaged foods by about 7{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5}

SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley’s Day of Caring, slated for Friday, Sept. 9, is the largest day of

PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathryn Jobbins, has joined the medical staff. Jobbins, who is board-certified

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration, in partnership with the state’s advanced-practice nursing (APRN) programs and professional organizations, physician-assistant programs, the Mass.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new study has found that neural activity in certain brain areas declines over time in individuals

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center will host a program with urologist Dr. Alexander Berry on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at noon

HAMPDEN — Wingate Healthcare, a provider of senior living communities, including post-acute and long-term skilled-nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care,

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — A study of video-recorded infant sleep patterns found that most parents place their babies in

CHICOPEE — Mary Reap, IHM, Ph.D., president of the College of Our Lady of the Elms, has announced that she

SPRINGFIELD — The Deaf Community Home at Springfield College celebrated its grand opening today. A special ribbon- cutting ceremony featuring

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The saying goes that “what is old is new again.” Many elderly Americans are hoping that proves

SPRINGFIELD —  Baystate Medical Center is one of only 17 hospitals in Massachusetts and the only acute care hospital in

WALTHAM —With just days to go before the state’s new prescription monitoring program goes online and with reports indicating that

WARE — As the summer season comes to an end, make donating blood part of your plan before the Labor

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Talitha Abramsen, center director of the Brain Balance Achievement Center on Riverdale Street, and Megan Hudson, executive

Pay increases for some top Massachusetts hospital executives outpaced the growth of state health spending in 2014, according to new

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College will sponsor the annual Block Party on the Hill on Aug. 18 from 5 to 7

WORCESTER — Fallon Health today reported a net income of $.1 million on revenue of $302 million on a GAAP

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College is seeking alumni and other professionals working in the health care industry for a new

HOLYOKE — VertitechIT, a nationally known healthcare leader in the design and implementation of hyper-converged network architecture, has promoted Gerry

SPRINGFIELD — On August 17, from the hours of 3 to 6 p.m., The Springfield Department of Health & Human

Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni will today distribute Forfeiture Funds for Community Safety to a host of area nonprofits.

HOLYOKE — Classes focusing on preventing healthcare mistakes, art and jazz, and avoiding scams are among the new offerings this

SPRINGFIELD — In a memo to employees, Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark Keroack announced the elimination of 300

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has been named one of the top 50 nursing schools in New England by

DALLAS — Proactive strategies for promoting good heart health should begin at birth, yet most American children do not meet

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — It is estimated that one in four children sustain an unintentional injury requiring medical care

PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital awarded a $30,000 grant to the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp. (QVCDC) to support the

SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals will host the eighth annual “Ride Like an Animal” motorcycle ride and poker

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the following statements

PALMER — Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well one can hear, and is one of

WALTHAM — Citing his organization’s “long history of violence-prevention initiatives and policies,” the president of the Mass. Medical Society (MMS)

SPRINGFIELD — AFC Doctors Express, the largest independent urgent-care provider in the Commonwealth, encourages families to make sure vaccines are

HOLYOKE — River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), an affiliate of Holyoke Medical Center and member of Valley Health Systems, will