HCN News & Notes

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) released a set of recommendations to improve the troubled meaningful-use program so it

WEST SPRINGFIELD — AFC Doctors Express, the largest independent urgent-care provider in the Commonwealth, announced that more than one-third of

GREENFIELD — Baystate Vein Center – Greenfield has been granted accreditation in superficial venous treatment and management by the Intersocietal

LONGMEADOW — On Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, more than 30 volunteers from the community will continue the annual tradition

LONGMEADOW — In keeping with Bay Path University tradition, an area nonprofit organization has been selected to receive donations from

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s (BFMC) Oncology Department will present three consecutive eight-week yoga classes called “Gentle Yoga for

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. to

AMHERST — Clinical & Support Options Inc. (CSO) honored eight employees for their outstanding commitment to the community at its

EAST LONGMEADOW — Robert Charles Photography recently announced a goal to raise $20,000 for Baystate Children’s Hospital. Since 2005, the

MINNETONKA, Minn. — Massachusetts scores high rankings for its low percentage of uninsured residents, low infant-mortality rates, and low prevalence

EAST LONGMEADOW — Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman, owner of Hand to Paw Reiki, has been named one of the “Top

HOLYOKE — Danielle Lord, who began her career at O’Connell Care at Home as a scheduler in 2007 while attending

LONGMEADOW — Martin Baicker, president and CEO of JGS Lifecare, announced that JGS Lifecare will be working with the Green

WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital recently received a check for $1,000 from the Amelia Park Ice Arena’s October Pink in

NORTHAMPTON — Adults who would like a referral to behavioral-health services now have easier access thanks to the addition of

LONGMEADOW — Ruth’s House, the assisted-living residence at JGS Lifecare, announced the appointment of Samantha Panniello as dining services coordinator.

HOLYOKE — Commissioner of Mental Health Joan Mikula is the featured speaker at a community open house for the PREP

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced it has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by

WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital has been awarded a $1.2 million CHART grant from the Mass. Health Policy Commission (MHPC)

SPRINGFIELD — The Leapfrog Group has named Mercy Medical Center to its annual list of Top Hospitals. This coveted and

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Medical Group now offers rheumatologic care, having welcomed Dr. Wayne Schweitzer to 22 Atwood Dr. on

WALTHAM — With more than 1,000 overdose-related deaths last year, and the widespread suffering it has caused, the epidemic of

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall will host “Santa Cares” on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 9 to 11 a.m., allowing children with

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will present “Home Safe Home During the Holidays,” an installment of the Ruth’s House Life Learning

BOSTON — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has received a perfect score of 100{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} on the 2016 Corporate Equality

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College (SC) physical therapy major Marisa Babb recently received the Ruth Hall Clinical Fellowship Award, the American

WARE — The Quaboag Hills Community Coalition’s Substance Use Task Force is conducting an online survey to learn more about

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Healthcare Supply Chain Assoc. (HSCA) recently urged Congress to address price spikes in the generic drug

SPRINGFIELD — A Ludlow physician has been indicted for illegally prescribing opioids to patients for no legitimate medical purpose, some

SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited to attend the 22nd annual Griffin’s Friends Marathon Challenge Kickoff informational session on Thursday,

SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that attorney Kenneth Albano was recently honored with the Esteemed Service Award from Behavioral

AUSTIN, Texas — With less than one year until the 2016 presidential election and as America’s addiction epidemic receives increasing

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College International Center; the Springfield College School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; and the Beijing

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center will hold a cardiac-risk cholesterol screening on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 8:30 to 9:30

CHICAGO — Dr. Patrice Harris, chair-elect of the American Medical Assoc., applauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for

NORTHAMPTON — In the U.S., the American Cancer Society estimates approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year

SPRINGFIELD — People looking for another way to give this holiday season might consider purchasing cards from the Baystate Health

NORTHAMPTON — Linda Manor Extended Care and Linda Manor Assisted Living invite area children to talk to Santa Claus on

WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital will host Westfield State University’s community radio show on WSKB 89.5 FM on Tuesday, Dec.

WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital will destroy medical records older than 20 years on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. The Massachusetts