Make IT Happen -Medical and Dental Practices Must Stay Current With Technology
While groundbreaking rulings and reform have been slower to make the news in 2013, this continues to be a year
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Baystate’s New ED Named for Local Philanthropic Leaders
SPRINGFIELD — Local philanthropic leaders Harold Grinspoon and Diane Troderman expanded their already-substantial charitable reach in Western Mass. by presenting
Read MoreMass. Medical Society Relaunches Improved Website
WALTHAM — The Mass. Medical Society announced it has relaunched its website at www.massmed.org with a modern technology platform that provides new
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Cooley Dickinson Staff Serve as Nursing Instructors
NORTHAMPTON — Eight Cooley Dickinson Hospital employees, including five staff nurses, serve as instructors for two of the three clinical
Read MoreUrgent Care of Wilbraham Opens Doors
WILBRAHAM — Urgent Care of Wilbraham is open and providing professional medical care without an appointment at 2040 Boston Road
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Laboratory Workers Share Passion for Running
WARE — Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Laboratory employees Tammy Grissom and Charlene Gryszawka not only work together, but provide support
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Joint Replacement Center Earns Accolades
NORTHAMPTON — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS) has again recognized Cooley Dickinson’s Joint Replacement Center as a Blue
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His Energy Is Infectious – Baystate’s Chair of Medicine Wants to Be an Instrument of Change
Dr. Andrew Artenstein likes to say that he’s from the “vaccine world.” He summoned that phrase to describe both his
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Life Changers – Local Red Cross Chapter Honors Hometown Heroes
The American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter held its 2013 Hometown Heroes Breakfast on March 28 at the MassMutual Center
Read MoreYouth Violence: What Parents Can Do
Whether it’s bullying, dating or street violence, child sexual abuse, assaults, or murders, violence and abuse are taking a huge
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Promoting Good Health – Insurance Companies Put Increasing Emphasis on Wellness
Most Americans know they should eat a balanced diet, exercise, get enough sleep, and try to reduce their stress, but
Read MoreA Call for More Research Concerning Medical Marijuana
During the debate last year over the Massachusetts ballot question on the medical use of marijuana, the Mass. Medical Society
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Cost and Effect – Health Policy Commission Tackles an Ambitious Agenda
As executive director of the state’s new Health Policy Commisson, David Seltz has a big job. That’s because the role
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Drugs or No Drugs? That Is Often the Question When It Comes to a Child’s Ear Pain
Nobody likes to see their child in pain, and that is why many parents bring their children to my office
Read MoreAlcohol and Medication Growing Older Can Alter the Way Substances Interact
As we age, the need to take more and different kinds of medications tends to increase. Also, growing older means
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Custody of a Special-needs Child Sometimes, It’s Better to Focus on Quality Parent Time, Not Quantity
Child-custody disputes — whether because of a divorce, modification of a prior judgment, or for never-married parents who are no
Read MoreStroke Awareness Can Save Lives
Following the release of new research indicating that more strokes occur during the winter months, that the public’s knowledge of
Read MoreBe Good to Your Heart
Last month was American Heart Month and also Valentine’s Day, when we typically think about the ones we love and
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140 Years of Caring – Sisters of Providence Honored for Work in the Community
The Sisters of Providence, who created the Sisters of Providence Health System, which includes Mercy Medical Center, have been honored
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Winning Proposition – Grant Establishes Adaptive Sports Program for Disabled Veterans
Susan Teitel is a disabled veteran, but you’d never know it. Even though she has plates in her neck, and
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Joint Resolutions – When Does Knee Pain Signify a More Serious Issue?
Most people — especially parents — have heard of the ‘terrible twos,’ but how about the ‘terrible toos’? Dr. Julio
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Life Lessons – Separating Fact from Myth on the Matter of Estate Planning
Certain ideas with respect to estate planning are widely accepted and are, yet, unfortunately inaccurate.This article will reveal and explain
Read MoreUnderstanding Chronic Pain – It’s a Growing Problem Among Older Americans
Chronic pain is a growing problem among older Americans. Understanding the causes of this pain, the special medical needs of
Read MoreJust Breathe – The Challenge of Diagnosing Asthma in Very Young Children
One of the difficulties of diagnosing asthma in babies and toddlers is that it’s not very easy to measure lung
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It’s All in the Details – When Selling Your Practice, Perform Proper Due Diligence
There are numerous reasons why owners choose to sell their businesses. One of the obvious reasons is that the resulting
Read MoreBaystate Named One of Nation’s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center has been named one of the nation’s top cardiovascular hospitals in a study by Truven
Read MoreNoble Hospital Schedules Date to Destroy Old Medical Records
WESTFIELD — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the retention of medical records for 20 years. Noble Hospital will be destroying
Read MorePorten to Step Down as HMC President, CEO
HOLYOKE — After nearly 28 years as president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and its affiliates, Hank Porten will
Read MoreAMA Announces $10M Physician-training Initiative
CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) recently announced a $10 million competitive grant initiative to attract bold, innovative projects
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Quabbin Reservoir Set to Host Walk of Champions on May 5
WARE — Sunday, May 5 marks the eighth annual Walk of Champions. Once again the Goodnough Dike area of the
Read MoreAMA Report Addresses Patient Safety After Hospital Stays
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report from the American Medical Assoc. (AMA) outlines a list of five responsibilities physicians in
Read MoreChildren’s Hospital Wins Grant to Address Psychological Trauma
SPRINGFIELD — The Family Advocacy Center at Baystate Children’s Hospital has been awarded a $1.6 million federal grant to further
Read MoreNine Berkshire Healthcare Communities Earn National Awards
PITTSFIELD — Of the Massachusetts long-term care organizations recognized last year by My InnerView for exceptional customer and employee satisfaction,
Read MoreBFMC Announces Family Portrait Opportunity
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Employee United Way Campaign Committee is sponsoring a family portrait opportunity at Hallmark Institute
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Springfield College PT Program Awarded 10-year Accreditation Cycle
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Physical Therapy (PT) program recently was awarded a 10-year accreditation cycle by the Commission on
Read MoreWriting Workshop Offered for Those Touched by Cancer
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Oncology Department, in partnership with Forest Moon: Celebrating Cancer Survivorship, will offer a free
Read MoreFairview Commons to Host Presentation on Caregiving Resources
GREAT BARRINGTON — The AARP estimates that one-quarter of American households contain someone caring for an older relative or friend
Read MoreLinda Manor Lauded for Worker, User Satisfaction
LEEDS — Of the select few long-term care organizations in Massachusetts recognized this past year by My InnerView for exceptional
Read MoreRun & Walk for a Noble Cause Set for April 27
WESTFIELD — Registration is now open for the 29th annual Noble Hospital 5k Run & Walk for a Noble Cause
Read MoreNoble Program Pioneers Cancer Risk Assessment
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Steven Schonholz, director of the Comprehensive Breast Program at Noble Hospital, is one of the first physicians
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