HCN News & Notes

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA), in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recently announced a

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Oncology Services has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper has been appointed by Gov. Charlie Baker to serve on one of three

SPRINGFIELD — On June 29, alarms were triggered at the Covanta Waste to Energy plant in Agawam by small quantities

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare has named Madeline Presz, RN, BSN, CHPN, executive director of Spectrum Home Health & Hospice Care.

HADLEY — 50/50 Fitness/Nutrition group exercise studio announced it is expanding its offerings and moving to a new space located

CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) recently submitted comprehensive comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining

SPRINGFIELD — Tejas Gandhi, the former chief administrative officer at Navicent Health in Macon, Ga. — where he led the

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Most independent community pharmacists consistently encounter misleading and confusing fees imposed by prescription drug middlemen that negatively

WARE — Summer is officially here. As temperatures rise many look for fun ways to cool off and stay active. Water

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced that Pat and David Johnson, of Westfield, have made a one million dollar bequest

NORTHAMPTON — At a recent board meeting, key leadership at The Association for Behavioral Healthcare (ABH) appointed Karin Jeffers, president

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduate Camille Richards was recently awarded the American Physical Therapy Association

SPRINGFIELD — In recognition of the significant positive impact that Square One is having on families throughout the Greater Springfield

WALTHAM — The Massachusetts Medical Society recently announced that more than 5,000 individuals have taken one or more of its

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center received the Coverdell NIH (National Institutes of Health) Stroke Scale Rate of 100 Percent

GREENFIELD — Final preparations have begun for the opening Monday, June 27 of Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s (BFMC) new surgery

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Mass) announced that state Health and Human

LEE — Porchlight VNA/Home Care Rehabilitation Director Lynn Proulx will present on “Secrets to Successful Joint Replacements” at the Successful

SPRINGFIELD — As the Fourth of July approaches, many people are looking forward to celebrating Independence Day with patriotic parades,

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) adopted new policy last week recognizing the public-health benefits of paid sick leave

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans spent $30.2 billion — $28.3 billion for adults and $1.9 billion for children — out of

SPRINGFIELD — AFC Doctors Express, the largest independent urgent care provider in the Commonwealth, announced the availability of online check-ins

HOLYOKE — Last week, the Holyoke Boys and Girls Club joined Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) in recruiting blood donors to

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) adopted new policy last week urging equal healthcare access and payment for eating

BOSTON — Holly Chaffee, president and CEO of Porchlight VNA/Home Care in Lee and Chicopee, was recently elevated to president

GREENFIELD — Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield will host a Wine and Canvas event on Thursday, July 21

WARE — Recently, the staff of Country Bank came together to support Baystate Children’s Hospital in Springfield. The Corporate Risk

CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) recently adopted new policies at its annual meeting to help reverse the country’s

SPRINGFIELD — One-third of U.S. kids eat from fast-food restaurants every day. Mothers are the greatest influencers of their families’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In 2014, healthcare spending for people with diabetes covered by employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) grew at a much

SPRINGFIELD — The Vann Group and Epstein Financial Services will present “Building Your Exit: The Owner Succession Planning Process Defined,”

NORTHAMPTON — Through Friday, July 2, Cooley Dickinson will host the Cooley Cares for Kids program, which benefits area children.

SPRINGFIELD — Put down that salt shaker! At least, that is what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants

HOLYOKE — The Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley will host a dinner forum called “What It Was Like to

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center is now offering three new support groups for individuals with special needs in the

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center’s Dr. Yannis Raftopoulos, a board-certified bariatric surgeon and weight-management specialist, presented new research on the

SPRINGFIELD — For more than 40 years, Center for Human Development (CHD) President and CEO Jim Goodwin, has been dedicated

SPRINGFIELD — Medicare and Medicaid are two terms that can be confusing, yet necessary for many to receive proper care

GREENFIELD — The Baystate Health Blood Donor Mobile will host a blood drive on Monday, June 27 from 11 a.m.