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Westfield Practice Takes to the Air in Battle Against Infection Before COVID-19, constant handwashing and surface disinfecting were already everyday
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Warning: One Wrong Move Can Increase Your Retirement Tax Bill
Taxing Situations By Kristina Drzal Houghton, CPA, MST The aging Baby Boomers, still reported to be the largest group of
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Healthcare Heroes 2019 Celebration
Scenes from the October 2019 Gala There were eight winners in this third class, with two in the category of
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Mercy Medical Takes a Six Sigma Approach to Healthcare
By GEORGE O’BRIEN The sign on the door says ‘Mission Control.’ That’s a play on words, obviously. There’s a definite
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Heart of the Matter -Knowledge is Key to Treating, Preventing Heart Attacks
Dr. Amir Lotfi says it not unusual for someone who suffers a heart attack to say they had no idea
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Learning Curves – CPR Training Promotes Confident Approach in Critical Moment
Daily life can change in an instant. A child at dinner unexpectedly begins to choke on a piece of food,
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Game Plan – Coaching Caregivers Offers Guidance in Often-difficult Situations
Many adults take on the role of caregiver for an aging parent, but few are prepared for what’s actually involved
Read moreCaregivers Need to Take Care of Themselves, Too
As the population ages, more caregiving is being provided by people who aren’t health care professionals. About one in three
Read moreInto a New Age – By 2030, Seniors to Outnumber Children in U.S. for First Time
The year 2030 marks an important demographic turning point in U.S. history, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 National
Read moreDon’t Give Up on New Year’s Resolutions
How that January has come and gone, did your efforts to lead a healthier lifestyle as part of your New
Read moreHow Will the State Approach Healthcare Reform in 2019?
Will the 2019 state Legislature tackle healthcare reform with a scalpel or with a sledgehammer? The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS)
Read moreKnowledge Is Power – Five Employment-law Mistakes to Avoid in 2019
As an employment attorney, my job is to help businesses comply with the myriad laws that govern the workplace. No
Read moreIdentifying a Liver Threat – Genetic Disorder Found to Cause Disease, Disability with Age
New research has revealed that hemochromatosis — a genetic condition that causes more than 1 million Americans to absorb too
Read moreHeart Failure Is Still on the Rise – American Heart Month Focuses Attention on an Alarming Trend
Addressing heart disease, brain health, and diabetes is critical to reducing deaths in the U.S. Heart disease remains the leading
Read moreTooth of the Matter – Good Advice for National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is not just a time to show love to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day; it also marks National Children’s
Read moreYour Employees’ Parking Spots May Increase Your Income Tax
There has been discussion in the business community about the positive aspects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)
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Rapid Response – Nursing Programs Adjust to Changing Landscape, Growing Needs
It wasn’t so long ago — OK, maybe it was 10 or even 12 years ago — when the primary
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Progressive Course – ABA Master’s Program at Elms Puts Students on Rewarding Path
In many cases, Alyssa Clark says, progress — in whatever way it is measured — comes slowly. But in
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Implanted Thoughts – Dr. David Hirsh Reflects on Decades of Change in Dentistry
Early in his career, Dr. David Hirsh used to perform dental work for the then-Springfield Indians, and even back then,
Read moreExpanding Access Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation Awards Grants
The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) Foundation awarded a total of more than $75,000 in “Expanding Access to Dental Care” grants
Read moreSeven Key Practice Trends for 2019
How will medical practice evolve through 2019, and what do those changes mean for physicians? The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) has
Read moreTime to Talk About Family Health History
Healthcare professionals have known for a long time that common diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as
Read moreA Clear Roadmap – Trump’s NLRB Gives Employers More Guidance on Handbooks
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law that protects employees’ right to engage in concerted activity. Although
Read moreA Key Connection Maintaining Good Vision May Stave Off Cognitive Decline
During aging, loss of vision and cognition often coincide. In a new study, researchers funded by the National Eye Institute
Read moreCAREER PULSE – JAN 19
Baumer Named Manager at Hanger Clinic SPRINGFIELD — Hanger Clinic, a leading provider of prosthetic and orthotic solutions, recently announced the
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Hanger Clinic to Host Prosthetist Featured in Dolphin Tale Films Jan. 31: The world-renowned prosthetist portrayed by Morgan Freeman in the Dolphin Tale feature
Read moreA Quick Way to Save a Life – With Need Constant, It’s Always a Good Time to Donate Blood
The American Red Cross promotes blood donation year-round, but National Blood Donor Month provides an additional opportunity for awareness during
Read moreBefore It’s Too Late – Be Aware of Glaucoma, the ‘Sneak Thief of Sight’
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Currently, more
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New Year’s Practice Resolutions – Step Back and Focus on Where You’ve Been and Want to Go
Jan. 1 is a new year, and a time where many individuals feel invigorated in life and look to move
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The Power of the Pause – In These Stressful Times, People Sometimes Just Need to Reboot
Moira Garvey says that when a computer isn’t behaving properly — probably because it’s doing too many things at once
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2018 Giving Guide
2018 Regional Philanthropic Opportunities Go HERE to download this year’s Giving Guide Created in partnership with (BusinessWest), the
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Supporting a Growth Industry – CISA Celebrates 25 Years of Sustaining Local Agriculture
Margaret Christie is quick to point out that the many challenges area farmers faced a quarter-century ago are still as
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A Life-Saving Spray – Community Groups Come Together to Offer Narcan Training
When a person who abuses opioids experiences an overdose, the difference between life and death is a matter of minutes.
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An Rx for Drug Disposal – Pouch Offers Safe Option for Getting Rid of Medications
For all the good that medicines provide to people, an age-old problem remains of what to do when they expire
Read moreMore Than a Bug – Infections May Be a Trigger for Heart Attack, Stroke
Diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. But what about just getting sick?
Read moreOne Year Later – The #MeToo Movement Is Generating Workplace Change
The #MeToo movement began making national headlines just over a year ago. Since then, more than 200 nationally prominent
Read moreGood News and Bad News – Awareness, Education Are Key to Avoiding Prediabetes
There is good news and bad news when it comes to type 2 diabetes. The good news is that
Read moreKeep Moving – Pedal Desks Could Improve Health of Sedentary Workforce
A recent pilot study by kinesiologists at UMass Amherst found that pedaling while conducting work tasks improved insulin responses to
Read moreCareer Pulse – Dec 18
Williamson Tapped to Lead Orchard Valley at Wilbraham WILBRAHAM — Catherine Williamson was recently named executive director at Orchard Valley at
Read moreUnlocking the Urgent – Art of Cura Personalis
From the perspective of clinical bioethics, the practice of ‘cura personalis,’ or ‘care for the whole person,’ can feel like
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