HCN News & Notes

CHICAGO — Patient safety has always been a mantra in the hospital setting. But do hospitals get an actual financial

HOLYOKE — The ninth annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, will be held at

CAMBRIDGE — The American Red Cross of Massachusetts announced Juliette Kayyem’s election to its Regional board of directors. “We could

SPRINGFIELD — Advanced Vein Care Center, a Springfield-based treatment center for venous disease, announced confirmation of accreditation in superficial venous

CHICAGO — Millennials are poised to have a major influence on the direction of healthcare delivery due to their preference

SPRINGFIELD — Praised for her leadership and for using her skills in geriatrics and palliative care to help Spanish-speaking and

PITTSFIELD — In a move that will help to ensure long-term obstetric and gynecologic services throughout the region, Berkshire Health

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited to attend Simplify Your Home Sale, a free seminar at Landmark at Monastery

CHICAGO — Hospitals have cut their use of fossil fuel for their energy needs in recent years, but they still

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced that Cynthia and William Lyons have made a $1 million challenge gift to Transforming

HOLYOKE — Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Valley Health Systems and Holyoke Medical Center, announced the promotion of Tina

WESTFIELD — Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice has earned a 100{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} deficiency-free rating from the Mass. Department of Public Health

CHICAGO — Each year, there are nearly 1 million patient falls in U.S. hospitals, resulting in injury in 30{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} to

SPRINGFIELD — Jennifer Faulkner, who began her career at Baystate Medical Center 17 years ago as a writer and video

AMHERST — The College of Nursing at UMass Amherst will explore new frontiers in social-justice issues in healthcare as part

HOLYOKE — All physicians must have malpractice insurance. But all policies aren’t alike. It’s critical that you choose one that

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fewer than half of emergency-department (ED) visits are to the patient’s local emergency room, according to a

GREENFIELD — Dr. Thomas Higgins has joined Baystate Franklin Medical Center and the Baystate Health Northern Region as chief medical

WESTFIELD — The Western Mass. Knights, the Center for Human Development (CHD) Disability Resources junior and adult sled-hockey teams will

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Assistant Professor of Physical Education Elizabeth Mullin received the 2015 Mabel Lee Award during the annual

CHICAGO — Although patients’ ability to seek healthcare information online is an important part of patient engagement, hospitals’ online advertising

WESTFIELD — Following up last year’s successful event, Westfield State University will host its second annual Relay for Life on

LUDLOW — Keystone Commons was presented with a 2015 Best of Assisted Living Award for receiving consistently high ratings from

SPRINGFIELD — Making healthy food choices to maintain good health isn’t enough; people must make informed food choices that meet

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) next-generation accountable-care organization (ACO) — a model that asks

HOLYOKE — The Loomis Communities announced that the Loomis House Nursing Center has received the maximum favorable score on reviews

SPRINGFIELD — Smith & Wesson Corp. will host its annual live comedy show to support two local children’s charities, Shriners

NORTHAMPTON — For people who are caring for family members and friends with a chronic illness or others who face

BALTIMORE — Efforts to improve patient engagement are making their way to one of the most intimidating parts of the

HOLYOKE — Attorney Karen Jackson of Jackson & Torrone, P.C., will lead a series of classes on elder law and

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Physical Therapy Professor Dawn Roberts and a group of 11 physical-therapy and occupational-therapy students are taking

NORTHAMPTON — Lathrop Communities announced the appointment of Rob Olmsted to the newly created position of Lathrop Care Coordinator. Olmstead

CHICAGO ­— The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) kicked off its 2015 Congress with a celebration of diverse healthcare

HOLYOKE — Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center, announced the promotion of Carl Cameron to chief operating

SPRINGFIELD — The benefits of a healthy diet has long been recognized in the fight against cancer. Now, as March

HOLYOKE — O’Connell Care at Home, a leading home-healthcare provider in the Pioneer Valley, announced that it will provide uniforms

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Survival rates for high-risk surgeries diverge greatly from hospital to hospital, a new report indicates, underscoring the

SPRINGFIELD — With flu and other viral respiratory illness activity decreasing locally and across the U.S., Baystate Health has lifted

SPRINGFIELD — The American Red Cross of Western Massachusetts will host a recruitment event and open house on Thursday, March

LEEDS — Linda Manor Assisted Living will host a free appraisal event on Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 3:30