Heritage Hall West Adds Palliative Care Program
AGAWAM — Heritage Hall West, a subacute and skilled nursing center in Agawam, recently introduced a palliative care program. The
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Holyoke Hospital Breaks Ground On $11.1 Million Expansion Project
HOLYOKE — With U.S. Rep. John W. Olver leading a list of dignitaries that included a number of state and
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Holyoke Hospital Names Nurse Managers
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Hospital recently announced the appointment of Donna Barre, R.N., and Lisa Fugiel, R.N., as nurse managers. Barre
Read MoreLack Of State Funding Prompts CDH To Cut Tobacco Program
NORTHAMPTON — As a result of funding cutbacks at the state level, Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) administrators have decided to
Read MoreMercy Program Addresses The Hidden Symptoms Of Depression
SPRINGFIELD — As part of its continuing “A Healthy You in 2002” series of community wellness presentations, Mercy Medical Center
Read MoreMHA Expresses Concerns About Growing Number Of Uninsured
BOSTON — The Mass. Hospital Assoc. is expressing concern about the growing number of uninsured in the state, a statistic
Read MoreMHA Urges Funding Of Nurse-Reinvestment Act
BOSTON — The Mass. Hospital Assoc. (MHA) has joined the chorus from around the country calling on Congress to appropriate
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Morag Joins Radiology Department
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Hospital has announced that Dr. Eyal Morag is the newest member of its the Radiology Department. Morag,
Read MoreState’s Pharmacies Offer Residents A Bitter Pill
It must be wonderful to be a private business in Massachusetts — like CVS, Walgreens, and Brooks — and control
Read MorePaying Attention Public Acceptance Of ADD Has Been Slow, Doctors Say
When it comes to fashionable labels, kids returning to school want to wear them on their clothes — not on
Read MorePaying The Piper Emphysema Is On The Rise In America, Even Though Smoking Is Not
As the senior population continues to spiral upward, so do incidences of emphysema — and doctors say it’s simply decades
Read MoreProgram Slated On Caregiving
HOLYOKE — WestMass ElderCare and Holyoke Community College will present a comprehensive program on caregiving in the college’s Peter Picknelly
Read MoreRead Candidates’ Health Care Views
BOSTON — In an effort to both ensure that candidates across the state are focusing on health care issues and
Read MoreRosenfeld Honored
LONGMEADOW — Alan S. Rosenfeld, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer for Jewish Geriatric Services (JGS), has been awarded fellowship
Read MoreSecond Session Of Mini Medical School Underway
SPRINGFIELD — The second session of Baystate Medical Center’s Mini Medical School began on Sept. 9. The school, which offers
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Some Textbook Examples In An Era Of Staff Shortages, Continuing Education Is A Way Of Life
College graduation, for most Amer-icans, is a time to move from higher education into the world of work. But for
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The Many Sides Of Managed Care Providers, HMOs, And Employers All Have A Stake In This Balancing Act
Arianne Krumholtz calls managed care a “balancing act.” And the number of entities to balance can be staggering. There are
Read MoreThe Rising Cost Of Care The State’s Health Plans Will Charge Seniors More For Medicare Program
It’s touted as a great health insurance package for seniors — but, for the third straight year, the cost is
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Mapping The Future GIS Is Changing Health Care Delivery
Ric Skinner calls it “hospital-land security.” Most everyone knows of the new national emphasis on homeland security in the wake
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Albert Joins Renal Dialysis Unit At Berkshire Medical
PITTSFIELD — David A. Albert, M.D. has joined the Renal Dialysis Unit at Berkshire Medical Center (BMC). Albert, a practicing
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Caregivers With Character Visiting Angels Enables Area Seniors To Maintain Level Of Independence
Joe Arduino was on a plane bound for Colorado and a long-awaited ski vacation back in January 1999 when, while
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Caritas Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
HOLYOKE — Sister Mary Caritas, SP received a Lifetime Achievement Award during ceremonies at the 87th annual Catholic Health Assembly
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Education Reform College Allied Health Programs Find They Must Change With The Times
There’s a big difference between attending school for six years and eight years. Administrators of the area’s busiest allied health
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Getting Back To Living Pump Implant Changes Stroke Survivor’s Outlook On Daily Activities
An early evening walk. A few holes of golf. A bit of late-afternoon yard work. Those were just a few
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Getting Down To BusinessGetting Down To Business Local Company Helps Practices Run More Efficiently, Profitably
John Bogacz says it’s rare that one finds a good doctor who is also an accomplished businessperson or polished accountant.
Read MoreHealth New England Presents ‘Menopause Town Meeting’
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England continues its year-long focus on women’s health with A Menopause Town Meeting, set for Sept.
Read MoreHNE To Offer Discounts On Seniorlink Eldercare Benefits
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England (HNE) has arranged to provide its members with discounted access to Seniorlink eldercare services. Seniorlink
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Holyoke Hospital Fundraising Campaign Tops $1 Million Mark
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Hospital’s fundraising campaign, “Yours for Life,” recently topped the $1 million mark in donations. By the end
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Mercy Radiology Department Welcomes New Physicians
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center recently announced the appointment of three new physicians to the Department of Radiology: Dr. Mark
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More Than A Machine Robotic Technology Is Making Many Types Of Surgery More Precise, Less Tiring
When some people hear the term ‘robotics’ in relation to surgery, they might conjure up visions of autonomous machines doing
Read MoreSeeing The Light Image-guided Technology Is Changing The Course Of Spinal Surgery
Although the most significant contributions to spinal reconstruction, deformity correction, and stabilization have been made during the last 30 years,
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Serving The Uninsured The Region’s Hospitals And Community Health Centers Both Bear The Strain
To Dr. Jeffrey Scavron, a physician’s obligation is clear. “Our job is to take care of people in need,” he
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SPHS Names New VP
SPRINGFIELD — The Sisters of Providence Health System (SPHS) announced the appointment of Leonard F. Pansa to the position of
Read MoreThe Changing Face Of Rehab Therapists Face New Challenges, More Pressure
You’re not ready to leave the hospital after being treated for a stroke. However, the hospital says you are. It’s
Read MoreThe Clock Is Ticking The Deadline For HIPAA Compliance Is Fast Approaching; Doctors Urged To Be Ready
As the deadline for compliance with the much-publicized Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) grows ever closer, large health
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The Next Generation Summer Program Gives Students An Up-close Look At Medical Careers
Hospital administrators say that to attract the next generation of health care workers, they have to start young. In that
Read MoreThe Problem Is With Revenue, Not Overhead A Payer-contract Analysis Can Be A Prudent Step For Any Physician Practice
Few medical practices take the time to review their contractual arrangements with payers. Too many practitioners believe that there is
Read MoreUmanzor Joins Mary Lane Hospital Staff
WARE — Mary Lane Hospital announced the addition of Rene A. Umanzor, M.D., a specialist in Endo- crinology and Diabetes.
Read MoreUnit Wins Accreditation
PALMER — Wing Memorial Hospital Medical Centers has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Mammography as a result
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Vogt Joins BMC Department Of Psychiatry
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center announced the appointment of Joel Alan Vogt, M.D. as a practicing psychiatrist in the Department
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