Tough Calls – Peter DePergola Brings the Art and Science of Ethics to Healthcare
Peter DePergola II says the hospital always felt like home for him, even as a young child. That’s because he
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40 Under Forty Honors Healthcare Professionals
In addition to Peter DePergola’s selection to the BusinessWest 40 Under Forty (see related story page 9), two other young professionals who
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Encountering CryptoWall – How a New Type of Virus Is Destroying Small Businesses
Since the advent of the computer, even before the Internet, there have been viruses. At its most simple form, a
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Stressful Swings – Overuse and Imbalances Can Often Lead to Elbow Injuries
It was a long, cold winter, and many people are eager to get out on the tennis courts, golf course
Read MoreBe Smart with Fitness and Exercise – Doing too Much too Quickly Can Lead to Injury, Failure
The experts all agree: Exercise can certainly improve your health and help you look better, feel better, and sleep better.
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Fielding Important Questions – When Playing School Sports, There Is Always a Risk of Injury
Q. My son wants to participate in team sports when he attends middle school. I’ve read about the fact that some
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Progress Comes Marginally – Paternity Leave Becomes Law in Bay State; Hold the Applause
Massachusetts has officially recognized the importance of paternity leave. On April 7, the Bay State updated its Maternity Leave Act
Read MoreKicking the Habit – NIH Offers Advice for Older Adults Trying to Stop Smoking
The National Institutes of Health has released a new web resource to help older adults stop smoking. “Quitting Smoking for
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Iglesias Lino Wins Physician Award SPRINGFIELD — Praised for her leadership and for using her skills in geriatrics and palliative care
Read MorePicture This – Work in Progress
Amy B. Royal, principal and founding partner of Royal LLP, the boutique woman-owned, women-managed labor and employment law firm, was
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A 2015 Legislative Update – CHIP Reauthorization Provides a Permanent Solution to SGR
Throughout the early spring of 2015, the main buzz around Capitol Hill centered on the anticipated cuts in Medicare reimbursement
Read MoreServiceNet Wins 2014 National Award of Excellence
NORTHAMPTON — ServiceNet Inc., based in Northampton, has received the 2014 Award of Excellence, Overall Best Practice from the Mental Health
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Partners with Ob/Gyn Practices
PITTSFIELD — In a move that will help to ensure long-term obstetric and gynecologic services throughout the region, Berkshire Health Systems
Read MoreAdvanced Vein Care Center Accredited by IAC
SPRINGFIELD — Advanced Vein Care Center, a Springfield-based treatment center for venous disease, announced confirmation of accreditation in superficial venous treatment
Read MoreNational Physician Services, Convergent Solutions forge Partnership
Hartford-based National Physician Services (NPS), a physician-driven healthcare information technology company providing state-of-the-art enterprise solutions for physician practices to optimize
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Dental Office Opens in Downtown Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Craig Sweitzer & Co. and Baystate Dental, P.C. announced that the construction of a new dental office at Harrison
Read MoreAnnualRun and Walk for a Noble Slated for May
WESTFIELD — Registration is now open for the 31st Annual Noble Hospital 5k Run & Walk for a Noble Cause, slated
Read MoreBaystate Children’s Hospital, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Announce Partnership in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Baystate Children’s Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center are furthering their clinical collaboration with a new partnership in pediatric neurosurgery.
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CDH’s Hydrotherapy Tub Provides Comfort for Laboring Moms
NORTHAMPTON — If Gabriel Kennedy Costa’s newborn son had been born closer to his due date, Costa wouldn’t have been able
Read MoreValue of Vaccines Can’t Be Overstated
Fifteen years ago, the U.S. declared measles eliminated from this country because of an effective vaccine, high immunization rates, and
Read MoreResearchers Ask: What Makes Our Brain Human?
Humans’ most unique traits, such as speaking and abstract thinking, are rooted in the outer layer of our brains called
Read MoreDiagnosing the Problem – Healthcare, IT Experts Discuss How Their Worlds Are Colliding
When the federal government gave physicians a deadline to implement electronic medical records (EMR) in their practices, they were met
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Saving Face – Injectable Cosmetic Drugs Can Help Turn Back the Clock
Many people would like to change the way they look, and over the past five years, women have spent more
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It’s Not a Stretch – Cancer Patients, Survivors Are Discovering the Benefits of Yoga
After being diagnosed with breast cancer 11 years ago, Tina Stevens underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. “From that,
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Boning Up on Osteoporosis – Early Diagnosis Is Key to Effectively Treating the Disease
W hile most women know that osteoporosis weakens bones over time, often to the extent that simple daily activities can
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Thinking Ahead – Does My Adult Child Need a Legal Guardian After I’m Gone?
As children near their 18th birthdays, parents often worry and wonder about how they will fare as independent adults. When
Read MorePortal to Progress – NIH Leads Partnership to Speed Alzheimer’s Drug Development
A public-private partnership led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to transform and accelerate drug development achieved a significant
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Holyoke Medical Center HOLYOKE — Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center, announced the promotion of Carl Cameron
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Screen Gems – You’re Turning 50; That Means It’s Time for a Colonoscopy
Q. Several of my friends are turning 50 and have all scheduled their first colonoscopy together. But I’m just too
Read MoreAlternative Thinking – Interest in the Roth 401(k) Option Continues to Expand
Roth 401(k)s offer employees the ability to pay taxes now and enjoy tax-free growth of their retirement plan assets just
Read MoreO’Connell Lends Support to HHS Gay-Straight Alliance
HOLYOKE — O’Connell Care at Home, a leading home-healthcare provider in the Pioneer Valley, provided uniforms for the Holyoke High
Read MoreRed Cross Celebrates Hometown Heroes at Annual Breakfast
SPRINGFIELD — The American Red Cross of Western Massachusetts and members of the community came together on March 19 for
Read MoreBaystate Offers Caregivers Advice on Patient Safety
SPRINGFIELD — The ultimate healthcare experience can best be achieved when patients take an active role in their treatment by
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Singer-songwriter Chris Gagnon to Perform at Walk of Champions
WARE — Ever since he was 6 years old, Chris Gagnon’s life has been punctuated by his passion for music.
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Westfield State to Host Second Annual Relay for Life
WESTFIELD — Following up last year’s successful event, Westfield State University will host its second annual Relay for Life on
Read MoreComedy Night to Benefit Children’s Charities
SPRINGFIELD — Smith & Wesson Corp. will host its annual live comedy show to support two local children’s charities, Shriners
Read MoreAIC Offers Family Nurse Practitioner Program
SPRINGFIELD — The new Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program at American International College (AIC) is a unique program that expands
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Announces Nursing Scholarships
NORTHAMPTON — Do you know a young person who is interested in pursuing a career in nursing? Cooley Dickinson will
Read MoreSpringfield College PT, OT Students Volunteer in Haiti
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Physical Therapy Professor Dawn Roberts and a group of 11 physical-therapy and occupational-therapy students recently took
Read MoreLoomis House Nursing Center staff celebrate the facility’s perfect score from the Department of Public Health
HOLYOKE — The Loomis Communities announced that the Loomis House Nursing Center has received the maximum favorable score on reviews
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