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There’s no doubt, Sheryl Moriarty says, that hospital emergency departments have become more adept at treating stroke. “Some great things

Melissa Tapp understands the shift happening among older Americans. Specifically, that there are more of them, and their needs are

Susan Bankoski Chunyk has been quoting the same statistic for years now — because the numbers, to her consistent dismay,

National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign promoted each March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The

March is Red Cross Month, and the American Red Cross is asking people across the country to become a hero

During the past century, the nature of old age has changed dramatically. In the early 1900s, average life expectancy at

Q: A friend of mine recently suffered a heart attack and told me she had no idea what was happening

Taylor Street Dental Welcomes Dr. Stefan Filip SPRINGFIELD — Taylor Street Dental announce the addition of Dr. Stefan Filip to its

For many healthcare businesses, corporate entertainment has long been a means of building relationships with referral sources, vendors, and strategic

“A silent epidemic.” “The great unspoken health issue of our time.” “An invisible illness.” “A hidden crisis.” From the World

It was only a few short years ago that the opioid crisis emerged across the country, with particular ferocity here

Like abuse of alcohol or illicit drugs, the nation’s growing opioid epidemic is presenting workplace challenges. The epidemic has been

Maintaining proper diet and exercise are important all year long, including during the winter season. The shorter days and cold

The late Mayor Ed Koch of New York used to roll down the back window of his limousine when he

Q: I’ve been hearing so much about the flu lately. Is it too late to get a flu shot? I

Baystate Health Appoints Two Senior Vice Presidents SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health President and CEO Mark Keroack announced the appointments of Jean

The number of people diagnosed with heart failure is increasing and projected to rise by 46{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5} by 2030, resulting in

A recent study in the U.K. found that people who followed five aspects of a healthy lifestyle were significantly less

The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is a sweeping tax package. Here’s an overview of some of

How will medical practice change in 2018? To some extent, we know. Throughout 2017, the looming question mark over the

Difficult childhood experiences — from bullying and neglect to physical and sexual abuse — are so prevalent that the American

For college students — or career changers — seeking a career path with plenty of opportunity close to home, biotechnology

More and more Americans are enrolling in health-insurance plans that require them to pay large deductibles before the plan starts

As 2017 winds to a close, society continues to be rocked by the Harvey Weinstein scandal, the #MeToo movement, and

Scientific evidence about the importance of remaining socially engaged as we age continues to grow. Participating in social activities —

Q: I’ve seen and heard a lot lately about genetic testing, especially on television.  What is genetic testing, and what

Grandparents-to-be Class Jan. 7: Are you eagerly awaiting the birth of your first grandchild? Or maybe even your second or third?

Mercy Names Marthone Chief Nursing Officer SPRINGFIELD — Frances Gomes Marthone has been named chief Nursing officer (vice president of Patient

The American Red Cross promotes blood donation year-round, but National Blood Donor Month provides an additional opportunity for awareness during a time

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Currently, more than 3

Hiring candidates who are a perfect fit for your healthcare practice is hard. Period. With the knowledge that getting it

Feel like you may be getting a cold? Or could it be the flu? When an illness is as familiar

Recently I participated in a roundtable with other human-resources professionals representing multiple industries. One discussion involved what we’re looking for

When she was 8 years old, Jane Albert was the only one of her friends allowed to ride her bike