HCN News & Notes

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Oncology Department will offer a free writing workshop, Spirit of the Written Word, for

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SPRINGFIELD — Women’s Health Associates, a specialized women’s healthcare practice providing obstetrical and gynecological care in Springfield and Westfield, announced

LEE — Porchlight VNA/Home Care announced it will serve several towns in Western Mass. with its falls-prevention presentations. Lynn Proulx,

SPRINGFIELD — Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield will hold its seventh annual Walk for Love Walkathon and Barbecue on

GREENFIELD — In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week Oct. 2-8, Clinical & Support Options (CSO) Green River House and

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson announces the following September art exhibits in its galleries at the hospital and 22 Atwood Dr.,

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank will hold a complimentary workshop titled “Planning for Health Care in Retirement,” featuring Kevin Flynn,

PALMER, WARE — The Mass. Public Health Council approved Baystate Wing Hospital’s application to merge Baystate Mary Lane Hospital with

GREENFIELD, LEEDS, EAST LONGMEADOW — With top national scores, Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility, Linda Manor Extended Care and Linda

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — A study in the September 2016 issue of Pediatrics examines the effects of continued play

SPRINGFIELD — The Gray House, a nonprofit organization in the North End of Springfield, is kicking off its second annual

PITTSFIELD — Of the few long-term-care and senior-living providers in the Bay State recognized this year by National Research Corp.

WESTFIELD — Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center will host its 17th annual Evening of Wine, Beer & Hearty Hors

WARE — Baystate Mary Lane Ob/Gyn announced that Dr. Diana Robillard has joined the medical team as a doctor of

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited to attend Landmark at Monastery Heights’ Alzheimer’s & Dementia Forum on Thursday, Sept.

WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Wednesday, Sept. 28, Massage Envy locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont will host the

LEEDS — Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds invites the community to an open house on Sunday, Sept. 11 from

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) launched an enhanced version of its Health Workforce Mapper to further help physicians

WILLIAMSTOWN — Willliamstown Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will host a career fair for nursing positions on Thursday, Sept. 15

NORTHAMPTON — To further combat the continuing challenge of homelessness in communities across Western Mass., ServiceNet’s Shelter & Housing division

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Women’s Health providers recently welcomed Julie Feinland, certified nurse midwife and licensed acupuncturist, to

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center is among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for promoting enrollment in state organ-donor

SPRINGFIELD — The Bridge Home, a nonprofit company providing transitional-living homes for those challenged by substance-use disorder, announced the opening

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