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Maintaining Mobility Is Key to Living Independently As We Age

April 7, 2021April 5, 2021 Contributor 414 Views Age, Elderly, exercise, Living Independently, Maintaining Mobility

Active Approach Many people worry about not being able to move around as well when they get older. They fear

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State Launches New Phase of Campaign to Remove Barriers to Addiction Treatment, Recovery

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 HCN Staff 285 Views

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched a new phase of the #StateWithoutStigMA public-information campaign aimed

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Dr. Bryan Kasperowski
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Kasperowski Family Dentistry

June 16, 2020June 12, 2020 Contributor 544 Views COVID-19, Dentistry, Kasperowski Family, stories, Westfield

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

February 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Columnist 453 Views

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

October 20, 2019October 19, 2019 HCN Staff 3614 Views 2019, event, gala, Healthcare Heroes 2019, scenes

Scenes from the October 2019 Gala There were eight winners in this third class, with two in the category of

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Mark Fulco in the ‘Mission Control’ room at Mercy Medical Center.
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Mercy Medical Takes a Six Sigma Approach to Healthcare

April 7, 2019May 3, 2019 HCN Staff 1262 Views

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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Dr. Ali Haider says knowing the signs of a heart attack — especially the subtle ones — could be the difference in saving a life.
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Heart of the Matter -Knowledge is Key to Treating, Preventing Heart Attacks

February 11, 2019February 20, 2019 HCN Staff 1009 Views

Dr. Amir Lotfi says it not unusual for someone who suffers a heart attack to say they had no idea

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Gail Stathis works with an infant mannequin to show how to handle a choking situation.
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Learning Curves – CPR Training Promotes Confident Approach in Critical Moment

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 1060 Views

Daily life can change in an instant. A child at dinner unexpectedly begins to choke on a piece of food,

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James Ferry, certified aging life care manager at Coaching Caregivers Inc.
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Game Plan – Coaching Caregivers Offers Guidance in Often-difficult Situations

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 15585 Views

Many adults take on the role of caregiver for an aging parent, but few are prepared for what’s actually involved

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Caregivers Need to Take Care of Themselves, Too

February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 1185 Views

As the population ages, more caregiving is being provided by people who aren’t health care professionals. About one in three

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Into a New Age – By 2030, Seniors to Outnumber Children in U.S. for First Time

February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 1172 Views

The year 2030 marks an important demographic turning point in U.S. history, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 National

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Don’t Give Up on New Year’s Resolutions

February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 627 Views

How that January has come and gone, did your efforts to lead a healthier lifestyle as part of your New

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How Will the State Approach Healthcare Reform in 2019?

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 2641 Views

Will the 2019 state Legislature tackle healthcare reform with a scalpel or with a sledgehammer? The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS)

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Knowledge Is Power – Five Employment-law Mistakes to Avoid in 2019

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 1379 Views

As an employment attorney, my job is to help businesses comply with the myriad laws that govern the workplace. No

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Identifying a Liver Threat – Genetic Disorder Found to Cause Disease, Disability with Age

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 1362 Views

New research has revealed that hemochromatosis — a genetic condition that causes more than 1 million Americans to absorb too

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Heart Failure Is Still on the Rise – American Heart Month Focuses Attention on an Alarming Trend

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 944 Views

Addressing heart disease, brain health, and diabetes is critical to reducing deaths in the U.S.  Heart disease remains the leading

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Tooth of the Matter – Good Advice for National Children’s Dental Health Month

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 571 Views

February is not just a time to show love to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day; it also marks National Children’s

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Your Employees’ Parking Spots May Increase Your Income Tax

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 HCN Staff 676 Views

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

January 12, 2019January 15, 2019 HCN Staff 2031 Views

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

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 HCN Staff 722 Views

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

January 12, 2019January 15, 2019 HCN Staff 649 Views

Early in his career, Dr. David Hirsh used to perform dental work for the then-Springfield Indians, and even back then,

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Expanding Access Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation Awards Grants

January 12, 2019January 15, 2019 HCN Staff 740 Views

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) Foundation awarded a total of more than $75,000 in “Expanding Access to Dental Care” grants

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Seven Key Practice Trends for 2019

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 HCN Staff 996 Views

How will medical practice evolve through 2019, and what do those changes mean for physicians? The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) has

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Time to Talk About Family Health History

January 12, 2019 HCN Staff 735 Views

Healthcare professionals have known for a long time that common diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as

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A Clear Roadmap – Trump’s NLRB Gives Employers More Guidance on Handbooks

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 HCN Staff 522 Views

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law that protects employees’ right to engage in concerted activity. Although

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A Key Connection Maintaining Good Vision May Stave Off Cognitive Decline

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 HCN Staff 541 Views

During aging, loss of vision and cognition often coincide. In a new study, researchers funded by the National Eye Institute

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CAREER PULSE – JAN 19

January 12, 2019January 22, 2019 HCN Staff 1247 Views

Baumer Named Manager at Hanger Clinic   SPRINGFIELD — Hanger Clinic, a leading provider of prosthetic and orthotic solutions, recently announced the

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ON THE CALENDAR – Jan 19

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 HCN Staff 613 Views

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

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A Quick Way to Save a Life – With Need Constant, It’s Always a Good Time to Donate Blood

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 HCN Staff 618 Views

The American Red Cross promotes blood donation year-round, but National Blood Donor Month provides an additional opportunity for awareness during

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Before It’s Too Late – Be Aware of Glaucoma, the ‘Sneak Thief of Sight’

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 HCN Staff 610 Views

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

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 HCN Staff 1138 Views

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

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 HCN Staff 574 Views

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

December 17, 2018December 21, 2018 HCN Staff 1069 Views

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

December 17, 2018December 20, 2018 HCN Staff 596 Views

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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Pedro Alvarez, syringe access program manager at Tapestry Health
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A Life-Saving Spray – Community Groups Come Together to Offer Narcan Training

December 17, 2018December 20, 2018 HCN Staff 1670 Views

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

December 17, 2018December 20, 2018 HCN Staff 1846 Views

For all the good that medicines provide to people, an age-old problem remains of what to do when they expire

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More Than a Bug – Infections May Be a Trigger for Heart Attack, Stroke

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 HCN Staff 538 Views

Diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. But what about just getting sick?

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One Year Later – The #MeToo Movement Is Generating Workplace Change

December 17, 2018 HCN Staff 646 Views

The #MeToo movement began making national headlines just over a year ago.    Since then, more than 200 nationally prominent

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Good News and Bad News – Awareness, Education Are Key to Avoiding Prediabetes

December 17, 2018December 21, 2018 HCN Staff 898 Views

There is good news and bad news when it comes to type 2 diabetes.   The good news is that

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Keep Moving – Pedal Desks Could Improve Health of Sedentary Workforce

December 17, 2018December 21, 2018 HCN Staff 578 Views

 A recent pilot study by kinesiologists at UMass Amherst found that pedaling while conducting work tasks improved insulin responses to

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