Storming Back Caring Health Center Carries on with Its ’Culturally Competent’ Work
At precisely 4:31 p.m. on June 1, 2011 — the moment when a tornado tore the roof off the South
Read MoreAt precisely 4:31 p.m. on June 1, 2011 — the moment when a tornado tore the roof off the South
Read MoreTechnology has increased productivity, reduced costs, and led to better services and products for most industries and professions, but health
Read MoreAs the next act of the Massachusetts health care drama plays out on Beacon Hill, the same characters return to
Read MoreJessica Crevier recalls a friend with AIDS who could have used a helping hand. “I’ve had a number of experiences
Read MoreHundreds of nursing students recently graduated from the area’s colleges with their bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. American International College, Elms
Read MoreAs he commenced a tour of the new Davis Heart & Vascular Center, and talked about its ability to save
Read MoreDr. John Marenco says that, when most people think of health care for the heart, they think about a heart
Read MoreWhen Patricia Clark’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she thought she was well-prepared to care for him due to
Read MoreOne of the more difficult assignments facing physicians is the unpleasant task of explaining to a patient that soon it
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Read MoreA Massachusetts health care proxy, once properly executed, allows you to appoint another to make health care decisions for you
Read More“I want to stay in my home of 30 years as long as I can. What resources are there, and
Read MoreJewish Geriatric Services Taps Baicker as CEO LONGMEADOW — Martin W. Baicker has been appointed the new president and CEO
Read MoreHealth Care Expo On June 19, the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce partnered with Health New England to produce a
Read MoreChildren need playtime, and summer means lots of opportunities to play for kids who are out of school with more
Read MoreGREENFIELD — The Baystate Franklin Auxiliary at Baystate Franklin Medical Center has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 15 students who
Read MoreBOSTON — Although Massachusetts has nearly universal health insurance coverage, high costs pose a serious financial problem for the segment
Read MorePALMER — Hospice volunteers are part of an effective hospice care team, serving in various capacities as caring companions and
Read MorePITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center was honored with an ’A’ Hospital Safety Score by the Leapfrog Group, an independent national
Read MoreGREENFIELD — Four physicians on staff at Baystate Franklin Medical Center were nominated by their colleagues for Leadership Awards and
Read MoreBOSTON — Opposition to the legalization of medicinal marijuana in the absence of scientific studies that demonstrate its safety and
Read MoreAlarge, powerful, black-and-white image of a slim woman’s scarred torso hangs on the wall in the main entrance of the
Read MoreDr. John Romanelli didn’t bother with round numbers.When asked how many robot-assisted gastric-bypass procedures he’d led, including the one he
Read MoreHaving a baby is an exciting event, and most parents’ biggest wish is that mother and child come through the
Read MoreWith the release of the House and Senate bills last month (see story, page 17), we now have two detailed
Read MoreRichard Wood remembers talking to a number of Springfield College graduates while he was building a case for creating a
Read MoreMost people associate having a new baby with joy and happiness. And although many new mothers struggle with exhaustion due
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Read MoreUnsustainable. That word comes up repeatedly whenever legislative leaders, medical experts, and insurance administrators ponder the recent rise of health
Read MoreEmployees at the Watertown headquarters of Tufts Health Plan don’t have to leave work to get to the gym. In
Read MoreFor many pediatricians, the popular expression ’get the lead out’ takes on an entirely different meaning. As a pediatrician who
Read MoreThey call it the ’sandwich generation,’ those individuals who care for their young, college-aged, adult, or boomerang kids, while at
Read MoreStroke is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., after heart disease and cancer, and is the number-one cause
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Read MoreContinuing the Legacy The Sisters of Providence Health System staged its eighth annual Continuing the Legacy luncheon on May 4
Read MoreBrunelle Receives Elms College Honor WESTFIELD — Diane Brunelle, vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer at
Read MoreWhat does your medical practice need for insurance? This is a question that many practices do not address often enough.
Read MoreWARE — A record number of walkers from area communities participated in the seventh annual Walk of Champions on May
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