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Ten years after its inception, the Western Mass. Nursing Collaborative has achieved its initial goals of bringing together partners from

Many employers with employment-practices liability insurance (EPLI) and directors and officers liability insurance (D&O) policies know too well that they

During the winter, it is important for everyone, especially older adults and people with chronic medical conditions, to be aware

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States and kills more

Landmark at Monastery Heights Open House Jan. 16: Is it time to have a conversation with your loved one about

Community Services Institute Announces Two Appointments SPRINGFIELD — Community Services Institute (CSI) has named Dr. Susan Rogers director of clinical operations

Expenses continue to rise, and revenues are decreasing, yet everyone is working just as hard. Healthcare reform is a constantly

Healthcare is undergoing rapid change today, affecting hospitals, physicians, and patients in many ways. These changes — from what is

Establishing effective scheduling protocols to efficiently manage patient panels is a difficult task for physician practices because it requires balancing

The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) recently adopted new policy aimed at ensuring medical students and resident and fellow physicians have

L ast month, the Baker-Polito administration released “The Massachusetts Opioid Epidemic: a Data Visualization of Findings from the Chapter 55

Mental-health Support Group Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts (NAMI Western

Over the past several months, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a number of regulatory changes

New findings suggest that all adults, including those over 65, should be mindful of risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The

Morse Tackles New Role with Cooley Dickinson NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Morse, Emergency

Do you have children you would like to keep busy after school or a college student who will soon be

From diagnosing disease to record keeping, technology is rapidly changing the practice of medicine. One of the areas where technology

Across Massachusetts, more than 110,000 senior citizens and individuals with disabilities receive healthcare services in their homes from skilled home-healthcare

So you want to be healthy — to eat healthier foods, trim the fat, and get in shape. But where

‘Diversify Your Workforce’ Nov. 17: Western Mass. Employment Collaborative (WMEC) will present a breakfast event called “Diversify Your Workforce” from

If employers are just starting now to grapple with the implications of the U.S. Department of Labor’s new rules regarding

New findings suggest that all adults, including those over 65, should be mindful of risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The

Glenmeadow Taps Thomas as New President, CEO LONGMEADOW — Paul Nicholson, chair of the board of directors for Glenmeadow, announced

For more than a decade, obesity has been recognized as an epidemic condition in the U.S., and the numbers certainly

Used properly, the prescription pain pills known as opioids can be highly effective. They are also highly addictive. Last week,