HCN News & Notes

WARE — Baystate Health invites the community to attend a question-and-answer session to address the changes planned to the inpatient

SPRINGFIELD — Respiratory syncytial virus, better known as simply RSV, has arrived in the community. The highly contagious virus, which

WEST SPRINGFIELD — AFC Doctors Express is raising awareness about heart health during February, American Heart Month, sponsored by the

WARE — On Sunday, May 1, the community is invited to come together at the Quabbin Reservoir to mark the

LENOX — Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center will host a career fair for nursing assistants and other positions on Wednesday,

WALTHAM — The president of the Mass. Medical Society (MMS) applauded the National Governors Assoc. and the American Medical Assoc.

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Homewatch CareGivers announced the hiring of Deborah Epstein as business development manager for Hampshire and Franklin counties.

NORTHAMPTON — Women who have obstetrical risk factors due to age, family history, or previous medical concerns now have access

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) released the findings of a national physician survey that shows strong support for

WEST HATFIELD — Got a good arm? Want to keep it that way? Cooley Dickinson Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, together

BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has released a new report, “The Remaining Uninsured in Massachusetts:

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) is participating with other physician organizations, health plans, patient groups, employers, and the

SOUTH HADLEY — The Dementia Friendly Communities Coalition of South Hadley is hosting two panels on planning for families and

WARE — Certain tests are especially important for women, but many still don’t know when they’re supposed to start getting

WESTFIELD — Noble Medical Group’s new primary- and express-care facility is now open at 24 North Westfield St. in Feeding

HOLYOKE — Gov. Charlie Baker recently visited the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home to tour the facility and swear in Michael Case

NORTHAMPTON — Paula Barron, a nurse and certified lymphatic therapist, recently expanded her services at Bodywork with Paula Barron and

SPRINGFIELD — The community service committee of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley spearheaded a blanket and book drive this

HOLYOKE — The eighth annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, sister publication of HCN, will be held at

SPRINGFIELD — Health New England recently launched an all-new corporate brand, marked by a blue and gray logo and tagline,

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration, in partnership with the deans of the Commonwealth’s three dental schools and the Mass. Dental

GLASTONBURY, Conn. — CMIC Group, a medical professional liability insurance company headquartered in Glastonbury, Conn., recently donated $1,500 to Warm

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is among a select group of hospitals and transplant centers nationwide recognized by

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has been named a baby-friendly birth facility as part of the Baby-Friendly Hospitals Initiative.

WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital’s Oncology Department was the recipient of proceeds from the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral annual

GREENFIELD — Senior Class at Baystate Franklin Medical Center will host a program, “How to Put Your Doctor Out of

NORTHAMPTON — More than 25 libraries throughout the region and medical professionals from Cooley Dickinson Health Care are teaming up

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital and 94.7 WMAS are looking for ‘change heroes’ to help kick off fund-raising efforts in

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced scholarship opportunities for area students who display scholastic aptitude and passion for the nursing

NORTHAMPTON — Richard Venne, president and CEO, announced that Community Enterprises received the maximum three-year CARF accreditation, emphasizing the organization’s

WALTHAM — The fourth annual Communication, Apology, and Resolution Forum hosted by the Massachusetts Alliance for Communication and Resolution following

WESTFIELD — Baystate Health and Baystate Noble Hospital are releasing the findings of an internal investigation following the use of

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation last week to reduce the risk of skin cancer among minors by increasing

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine, the sister publication of HCN, will accept nominations for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2016

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) will host a reception and open house for photographers contributing to the exhibit

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) this week supported the bipartisan Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — The 2015 issue of the International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage includes an article

SPRINGFIELD — As part of its 10th annual 40 Under Forty program, BusinessWest, the sister publication of HCN, is taking

NORTHAMPTON — The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens announced a Sunday support group for families exeriencing grief.

SPRINGFIELD — SkinCatering, LLC announced that the skin-care line’s signature products will now be carried in select Big Y markets.