Seeking Relief – July Is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), one form of juvenile arthritis, is quite prevalent, affecting more than 50,000 children in the U.S.
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Complicated Changes – Medical Practices and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On Dec. 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, bringing the biggest changes to both
Read MoreLocal Author Featured in Book on Lyme Disease
EAST LONGMEADOW — Local author and business owner Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman is featured in the new book The Waiting
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Welcomes New Physician
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Erin Eppsteiner has joined the staff of RiverBend Medical Group and Mercy Medical Center as a specialist
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The Dream and the Journey || After Eight-year Struggle, Hillside Residence Becomes Reality
As she talked about the long and persistently frustrating quest to secure funding for the project that would come to
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Course Correction – Nursing Proves to Be a Solid Option for Career Changers
Stephanie Dalton has wanted to be a nurse since she was 7, though it took a few intriguing detours to
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In the Club – Flagship Dental Rewards Kids for Positive Habits
Some Tips to Ease a Child’s Dental Visit Are your kids reluctant to visit the dentist? The American Dental Assoc.
Read MoreBiting Back Against an Epidemic – ADA Announces New Policy to Combat Opioid Abuse
The American Dental Assoc. (ADA) recently announced a new policy on opioids supporting mandates on prescription limits and continuing education
Read MoreThe Beat Goes On – Genomic Medicine May Revolutionize Cardiovascular Care
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Assoc. summarizes the state-of-the-science of genomic medicine — the study of the
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CAREER PULSE – June 2018
Hayer Joins Valley Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine GREENFIELD — Baystate Medical Practices announced the addition of Dr. Jeffrey Hayer to Valley
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Homeopathy Event June 12: The Western Massachusetts Chapter of Business Among Moms (BAM) announced its June event, Homeopathy for Moms with
Read MoreFor the Record – Knowing What to Retain for How Long Is Critical
By James T. Krupienski, CP As an accounting and tax advisor, some of the most common questions I receive from
Read MoreA Wake-up Call for the Guys – Men’s Health Month Brings Attention to Alarming Disparities
Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media
Read MoreWorking Out the Details – National Safety Month Puts Focus on Reducing Risk
Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the
Read MoreSupporting a Colleague Who May Be Impaired
We all aim to be supportive to our colleagues, especially when we know that they may be struggling with personal
Read MoreNurses Sound Alarm on Safe Patient Limits
An annual survey of the state’s nurses sounds a blaring alarm that the quality and safety of patient care continues
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Making Waves – FloDesign Sonics Aims to Bring Cell Therapy to the Masses
The “filterless filter company,” as FloDesign Sonics dubs itself, was launched in 2010 in an effort to separate contaminants —
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Out of the Darkness – Legislation Aims to Improve Outlook for People with Dementia
When Carolyn Mutcherson’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, her family decided to care for her at home, even though
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Call Forward – Normandeau Technologies Embraces a New World of Communication
Technology doesn’t always make people’s lives easier, but sometimes the simplest ideas prove to be elegant time-savers. Take, for example,
Read MoreUnderstanding All of IT – Practices Must Stay on Top of Advances in Technology
While our regulators in the Capital have continued the debate on tax and healthcare reform, there continues to be a
Read MoreHot Water – Walking a Discrimination Tightrope at Starbucks
The news has been flooded over the past week with the details of the recent incident where two African-American men
Read MoreWhen the Doctor-patient Relationship Has to End
When physicians encounter patients who routinely don’t pay their bills or are extremely difficult to work with, they may think
Read MoreStress Can Take a Toll on Your Body
Did the latest challenge at work bring on a tightening in your stomach? Does constant worry about a loved one’s
Read MoreA Daunting Mix – Complexities of Age-related Brain Conditions Pose Challenge
The decline of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, learning and reasoning — involves a complicated mix of different disease processes
Read MoreCAREER PULSE – May 18
Pathlight Taps Caires as Chief Financial Officer SPRINGFIELD — Pathlight, a provider of services for residential and community services for
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‘Mental Health in the Workplace’ May 11: CHD and the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) will co-present a forum
Read MoreA Different Kind of Virus – Mental Health Month Takes Aim at the Problem of Stigma
Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, the National Alliance on
Read MoreAct FAST – American Stroke Month Emphasizes Recognizing the Signs
During Amerian Stroke Month, the American Stroke Assoc., along with other health and government organizations, are ramping up the message
Read MoreSignaling Change – Three Decades Later, Intersection at Mercy to Be Upgraded
Sr. Mary Caritas, SP had to almost shout to be heard above the noise of the traffic on Carew Street,
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Gándara Center Continues to Meet Critical Community Needs
The opioid crisis in Massachusetts, which has dominated headlines and health-policy debates over the past few years, is hardly a
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Out of the Darkness – Dr. Ricky Greenwald Helps Patients Face Trauma Head On
Any doctor would rather heal patients than simply manage their symptoms, whether the illness or injury affects the body or
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The Write Idea – An Estate Plan Is Only Four Documents Away
When faced with the possibility of incapacity or death, most people would prefer to have a plan in place to
Read MoreTaking the Pulse – Sick-leave Law Presents Challenges for Employers
It’s been almost three years since Massachusetts’ Earned Sick Time Law went into effect (how time flies), but employment-law attorneys
Read MoreLettuce Hope – Leafy Greens Linked with Slower Age-related Cognitive Decline
A recent report in the journal Neurology found that a diet containing approximately one serving of green leafy vegetables per
Read MoreRite of Spring – As You Get Back in Shape, Listen to Your Body
Q: Now that the warmer weather has arrived, and along with it a return to outdoor sports, how can I
Read MoreA Priceless Gift – National Donate Life Month Highlights the Need for Organs
National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was instituted by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Celebrated in April
Read MoreLife’s Work – Occupational Therapy Month Showcases a Bright Career Path
Occupational Therapy Month began in 1980, celebrated each April to correspond with the annual conference of the American Occupation Therapy
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‘Successful Aging Summit’ April 17: Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds will host the third “Successful Aging Summit” from 9 a.m.
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Cooley Dickinson Appoints Belmont to Leadership Team NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Health Care President and CEO Joanne Marqusee announced the appointment
Read MoreSeeing the Light – Myopia Is on the Rise, and Screens May Be to Blame
Dr. David Momnie was on a plane recently, sitting near a woman who dialed up a movie on her phone
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