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Imagine that long-term care insurance meets Medicaid, and you will begin to have some idea about the new CLASS Act.

Anyone at any age can have a drinking problem. Uncle George always liked his liquor, so his family may not

Al-Atassi Joins Team at Berkshire Health Systems PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Borhan Al-Atassi, a

Al-Atassi Joins Team at Berkshire Health Systems PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Borhan Al-Atassi, a

By now, essentially everyone with a stake in children’s health has heard the news: the study alleging a causal link

Although the start of the year has come and gone, it’s not too late to adopt some healthy resolutions. “Make

As American Heart Month begins, the American Heart Assoc. (AHA) has issued a call to action for the public, health

WILBRAHAM — Rick’s Place Inc. has slated its third annual fund-raising event, Heart to Heart, for Feb. 5 from 6:30

Pajama Party The American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter thanks Country Estates of Agawam for its generous donation of brand-new

Every day, the story seems to stay the same. A couple of patients arrive late for their appointments, and then

NORTHAMPTON — Through the generosity of its supporters, Cooley Dickinson Hospital has raised $4 million toward an $8.2 million fund-raising

SPRINGFIELD — Oh, the aches and pains of snow shoveling. Winter in Western Mass. has already seen its first major

SPRINGFIELD — The Center for Human Development (CHD) and Cancer House of Hope have announced a merger between the two

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center recently upgraded its heating system to include natural gas. The hospital went live with

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center has, for the seventh straight year, received the American Heart Assoc./American Stroke Assoc. Get with

WESTFIELD — Noble Hospital has announced a new partnership with Jefferson Radiology of East Hartford, Conn., expanding the advanced imaging

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center will hold its annual Heart and Vascular Health Lecture Series during the month of February

PALMER — Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers announced that, effective Jan. 1, it has received Tier 1 status from

Americans are using prescription drugs in ever-increasing numbers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half

If disaster strikes, will my family and I be safe? Who will help? What can I do? These are the

It’s called cyclocross. That’s the rather obscure sport that Dr. Darius Greenbacher called “steeplechase, only it’s on bicycles.” Originated in

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There are currently approximately 25 million veterans alive in the U.S., many of whom are not disabled. In addition, there

Winter has arrived, and for emergency-department physicians everywhere, that means a season filled with slips and spills on snowy and

Whether you’re just starting a plan for healthy eating or have been following a healthy diet for years, sticking to

Riley, Stanley Lauded for Clinical Contributions NORTHAMPTON — Two Cooley Dickinson employees, a nurse and a physician, were recognized recently

Are you holding the newspaper farther away from your eyes than you used to? Join the crowd — age can

Pink Day Residents and staff at Providence Place at Ingleside celebrated October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Day events

If you missed the opportunity to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2010, there is good news:

The statistics speak for themselves. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, meaning more than 38,000 blood donations

WARE — The Sleep Program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, part of the Baystate Regional Sleep Program, has received full

WARE — Facing a major illness or stressful life change can be a daunting prospect. Support groups bring together people