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As parents launch into yet another back-to-school season, they’ve already scurried to malls in search of new clothes for their

As this article is being written, so are drafts of various bills being adjusted in Washington. It appears that, although

Lack of sleep or waking up several times during the night may be bad for the brain and may increase

Ahmed Recognized by Becker Hospital Review WARE — Dr. M. Shafeeq Ahmed, acting president and chief operating officer at Baystate Mary

Back in 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report noting that exposure to single-use laundry

Making a Difference Clara Thatcher, a Hampshire Regional High School student, recently presented a check for $5,605 to the Cooley

Social Security is an important income source for most retirees. Yet, people tend to overlook how their benefit is calculated

NORTH ADAMS — The American Health Care Assoc. and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the selection of

NORTHAMPTON — In 2012, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} of the population, had diabetes. Two years earlier, the figures were 25.8

WALTHAM — The Mass. Medical Society is offering free information on advance care planning, the term that describes the planning people

WARE — Baystate Mary Lane Hospital (BMLH) has released a request for proposals (RFP) for community health initiatives from area not-for-profit

BOSTON — The Mass. Public Health Council approved three determination-of-need (DON) requests to support Baystate Health’s efforts to modernize its facilities

WARE — Sept. 10 will mark the 16th anniversary of the annual Shirley Batsie Memorial Rose sale, which features a dozen

SPRINGFIELD — The Melanoma Foundation of New England (MFNE) announced a fund-raising event, “Martinis for Melanoma,” to take place on Sept.

LENOX — After the state Department of Public Health completed its annual survey at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center, it issued

SPRINGFIELD — The American Red Cross of Massachusetts announced the selection of Kim Goulette as the new executive director of the

AMHERST — Computer scientist Benjamin Marlin of UMass Amherst recently received a five-year, $536,527 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development

SPRINGFIELD — The physicians of Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Inc. announced that it has been awarded its sixth consecutive accreditation by the

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital was named among the top 10{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} of the hospitals evaluated as providing outstanding performance in gynecologic

Much of their work remains invisible to most residents, yet that work is critically important and affects all citizens across

Drowning can happen any time of year, but it is important to be particularly vigilant during the summer, when the

Dr. Doug Salvador says the push toward more efficiency in healthcare is working.  According to recent information from the Centers

Ronald Bryant’s vision for Noble Hospital in Westfield has seemingly no limits. Over the past three years, the president and

Employee handbooks communicate employers’ expectations to employees. While such manuals are not required, they are recommended. Having formal, written procedures

During the summer, it is important for everyone, especially older adults and people with chronic medical conditions, to be aware

Hot steamy days, afternoon thundershowers, barbecues fired up for dinner … summer is here in a big way. Just as

Sawhney Joins BMLH Gastroenterology Staff WARE — Baystate Mary Lane Hospital welcomes Dr. Harbir Sawhney to its medical staff. A gastroenterologist,

Over the course of a year, I field a number of questions from medical practices on various topics relating to

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Baystate Medical Center among the nation’s top hospitals. In the 2014-15 U.S. News rankings, Baystate

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s Mini-Medical School, which begins its fall session on Sept. 18, is now accepting registrations for the

SPRINGFIELD — The Telly Awards has named the Melanoma Foundation of New England (MFNE) a two-time Bronze winner in the 35th

PITTSFIELD — MassDevelopment has issued $9 million in tax-exempt and taxable bonds on behalf of Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc., a Pittsfield-based

WARE — It doesn’t take much for mosquitos to breed, said Dr. Richard Gerstein, chair of Emergency Medicine at Baystate Mary

WARE — Baystate Mary Lane Hospital will partner with Quality EMS Educators Inc. to offer a basic emergency medical technical program

LONGMEADOW — The Leavitt Family Jewish Home at Jewish Lifecare has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation