Red Cross Honors 2014 Hometown Heroes
SPRINGFIELD — The American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter recognized 11 individuals at its Hometown Heroes Breakfast on March 27. The
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Loomis House Nursing Center Recognized for Excellence
HOLYOKE — Loomis Communities has announced that Loomis House Nursing Center has received two deficiency-free surveys from the state Department of
Read MoreBaystate, Berkshire Medical Centers Named Among 100 Top Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD, PITTSFIELD — Baystate Medical Center and Berkshire Medical Center were both recently recognized among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by
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D&D Fitness Factory Plans Lifting, 5K Events on April 13
WARE — D&D Fitness Factory, a co-ed training facility in Ware, invites the community to participate in two events on Sunday,
Read MoreAMA Issues Grace-period Guide to Assist Physicians
CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) has announced new resources to guide physicians on navigating a little-known rule in the
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Breast Cancer Survivors’ Day Celebrates Life
SPRINGFIELD — Breast-cancer survivors, their families, and friends are invited to celebrate life together at the 17th annual Rays of Hope
Read MoreNoble Hospital to Offer Free ‘Compass to Care’ Program
WESTFIELD — Noble Hospital will host a free informational program called “Compass to Care — Navigating the Transition from Hospital to
Read MoreNoble Hospital to Sponsor 30th Annual Run & Walk
WESTFIELD — Registration is open for the 30th Annual Noble Hospital 5K Run & Walk for a Noble Cause being held
Read MoreLet’s Do More to Prevent HPV
The medical world is awash in alphabet soup, made more familiar by news reporting and the many direct-to-consumer television commercials
Read MoreCrohn’s and Colitis Incurable, but Treatable
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are digestive disorders and types of inflammatory bowel disease. The two conditions reach all populations,
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Cracking the Code – Genetically Modified Foods Are Ubiquitous — but Are They Safe?
There’s a question Dr. Richard Wood likes to pose to students. “I will say, ‘how many of you know somebody
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Touchy Subject – Rise in STDs Among Seniors Prompts Calls for Education, Compassion
‘Do you have protection for safe sex?’ That’s certainly not an uncommon question to ask these days, given the dangers
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Something to Chew On Educational Program Aims to Tackle Malnutrition in Seniors
Are area seniors getting enough to eat? Studies say probably not — and it’s an issue that has captured the
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Painful Loss – Breakdown of Cartilage Between Joints Leads to Osteoarthritis
More than 27 million Americans suffer from stiff joints and/or pain caused by osteoarthritis, or OA. It is the most
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It’s That Time of Year Again Careful Review, Renegotiation of Your Child’s IEP Is Critical
At this time of year, parents with children who have individualized education programs, commonly known as IEPs, should start thinking
Read MoreStaying Power Cognitive Training for Older People Shows Long-lasting Effects
A cognitive training program for older Americans, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), shows benefits in cognitive reasoning
Read MoreSomething to Watch For Parents Must Monitor What Their Children See and Hear
Does violence beget violence? That’s the age-old question. There have been numerous research studies over the years that have concluded
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Calkins Joins BMC Cardiology Services PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems has announced the appointment of Dr. Thea Calkins, a board-certified,
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Know the Rules for Reporting Reimbursements, Deductions
A taxpayer who is reimbursed for expenses paid or incurred in connection with his services as an employee doesn’t include
Read MoreMass General Cancer Center Planned at Cooley Dickinson
NORTHAMPTON — Starting this summer, Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center will bring expanded, cutting-edge oncology
Read MorePET-CT Service at Mercy Gains Reaccreditation
Photo Caption The team at Western Massachusetts PET-CT Imaging say the practice is currently the only full-time, in-house provider of
Read MoreBMLH to Host ‘Look Good … Feel Better’ Program
WARE — The Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and the American Cancer Society will present “Look
Read MoreBay Path Graduate Students Volunteer in Haiti
LONGMEADOW — When American college student Britney Gengel lost her life in the 2010 earthquake that devastated the impoverished island
Read MoreHealth Policy Commission Issues Grants to Community Hospitals
BOSTON — At its first board meeting of 2014, the Health Policy Commission (HPC) awarded approximately $10 million to 28
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center to Host Sports Clinic
GREENFIELD — Baystate Rehabilitation Care at Baystate Franklin Medical Center will sponsor a free sports clinic, called “Time to Spring
Read MoreHomewatch CareGivers Opens New Office in Franklin County
GREENFIELD — Homewatch CareGivers of West Springfield has opened a new office at 278 Main St. in Greenfield. The owners,
Read MoreProgram Helps Young Dancers Recover from Injury
WARE — Dance is a great outlet for creativity and physical exercise that can also build character and self-confidence, said
Read MoreBFMC Offers Writing Workshop for Cancer Patients
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Oncology Department will offer a free writing workshop, “Spirit of the Written Word,” for
Read MoreFairview Feted for Patient Experience
GREAT BARRINGTON — Fairview Hospital has been recognized with a 2013 Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades, a leading online
Read MoreAssessing the Impact of Smoking on Health
Last month marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Surgeon General’s first comprehensive report on the dangers of smoking and
Read MoreCost Trends Report Creates False Impressions
The state’s Health Policy Commission (HPC) just released its latest Cost Trends Report, in which it claims Massachusetts healthcare providers
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A Phony Life Smartphone Addiction Impacts Relationships, Mental Health
We’ve become a society of sharing, but how well are we sharing what really matters? That’s the question many psychologists,
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On the Clock Skipping Vacation Time Hinders Health, Productivity
When it comes to vacations, Patti D’Amaddio said, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that employees
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Viral Debate – The Facts Behind HPV, Cervical Cancer, and a Controversial Vaccine
Doctors, as a general rule, aren’t pushing for teenage girls to become sexually active. But one might not realize that,
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Emotional Rescue- Why Depression Is a Common Condition in Women
When Jane Laskey, a clinical social worker in outpatient services at Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke, told her father that
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Heart-felt Issue The Mysterious ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Is Real — and Preventable
“She died of a broken heart.” That’s a phrase people say and hear often, usually in reference to an elderly
Read MoreEstate Planning in the Digital Age Make Sure Your Heirs Can Access Your Online Information
As a society, we have become more reliant on the Internet as a mechanism to keep in touch with family
Read MoreWhen a Loved One Is Dying – There Are Many Ways to Bring Comfort at a Difficult Time
Knowing how to offer comfort and support to a loved one who has a terminal illness can be challenging. What
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Stanley, Riley, Cardinal Earn Certifications NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Dr. R. Dirk Stanley, Linda Riley, and Elizabeth Cardinal all
Read MoreA Matter of Time Some Keys to Effectively Managing Your Minutes and Hours
As a physician, time management can be a challenge. Late patients, unexpected sick visits, and appointments that go beyond their
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