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Medical and dental practices are continually reminded of patient chart documentation and retention requirements. Personnel files, however, typically do not

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AMHERST — A team of scientists headed by Patty Friedman, chair of the department of Kinesiology at UMass Amherst, has

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Volunteer Services Department graduated its second class of student ambassadors at a recent ceremony

What if your mechanic forgot to replace the lug nuts after changing one of your tires and you got into

It’s called the Day of Caring, and the name says it all. The program was started in 1994 by the

Zlotnik to Head New Baystate Surgical Practice WARE — Baystate Medical Practices has opened a new practice, BMP Mary Lane

WALTHAM, Mass. — Massachusetts continues to experience physician shortages in primary care, psychiatry, and six other specialties that are adversely

SPRINGFIELD — The Cottage, a specialized care neighborhood for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia located within Grayson

ATHOL — Athol Memorial Hospital’s main campus, which includes the grounds and parking lots at 2033 Main Street and the

Mary Pat Roy is tired of hearing people accept what they think is inevitable. “Everyone thinks osteoporosis happens as you

Scientists at University College London (UCL) have conducted the first clinical trial demonstrating that an intensive treatment for periodontitis, or

“But it’s just not fair!” Estate planning lawyers often hear this protest from a potential client who wishes to object

“But it’s just not fair!” Estate planning lawyers often hear this protest from a potential client who wishes to object

Practice administrators often call us overwhelmed with seemingly endless piles of records, asking us what must be retained, and for

On the Bright Side The 27th Annual Brightside Golf Classic raised more than $150,000 to benefit the programs and services

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital is one of 277 hospitals in the U.S. recognized in the July 23 issue of

GREENFIELD — Robert Cohn, co-chair of Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Second Century Campaign, announced that the hospital had raised a

Sicko, Michael Moore’s film commentary about the American health care system, is reaping lots of attention. There’s no question our

This summer, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a bill that could help enhance access to mental health

SPRINGFIELD — The Apothecary Center, a 50-year-old independent pharmacy, recently moved from Upper State Street to expanded quarters at Northgate

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Hospice, a program of the Mercy Senior Care Network, is seeking volunteers to visit with patients and

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) praised the recent decision by the Mass. Department of Public Health to institute

Smith Tapped to Lead HMC Stroke Program HOLYOKE — Angela Smith, RN, has been named clinical manager of the stroke

WALTHAM — The Mass. Medical Society (MMS) was recently honored as one of the 50 Best Small and Medium Companies

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital recently marked the one-year anniversary of its Cardiovascular Services Suite, noting that, since July 13,

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Jewish Community Center has announced some significant changes intended to add value for both new and