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Manoharan Joins Team at BHS Cardiology Services
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Pradeep Manoharan, a board-cer- tified and fellowship-trained cardiologist, to the Berkshire Medical Center medical staff and the provider staff of Cardiology Professional Services of BMC.
Manoharan is accepting new patients in need of cardiology
care and joins Drs. Peter Chien, Paul Katigbak, Stephen Phlaum, Andrew Potash, Stuart Ruch, Jialin Su, Georgianne Valli-Harwood, and Shyama Wickramaaratchi at Cardiology Professional Services of BMC.
Manoharan is board-certified in internal medicine and was fellowship-trained in cardiovascular disease at Ault- man Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He received his medical degree from Rajah Muttiah Medical College & Hospital in India and completed his residency in internal medicine at Aultman Hospital. His clinical interests include ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, structural heart dis- ease, and arrhythmias.
For an appointment with Manoharan, ask your primary- care provider for a referral. For more information, call Car- diology Professional Services of BMC at (413) 395-7580.
Goldsmith Wins JGS Lifecare’s Chairman’s Service Award
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare, a healthcare system serving seniors and their families, held its 2022 annual meeting on Sept. 22 in the Hy and Roz Gloth Auditorium at JGS Lifecare in Longmeadow.
The meeting culminated with the presentation of the Chairman’s Service Award to Susan Goldsmith, a two-term past president of JGS Lifecare and longtime supporter. “It is a great personal pleasure to pay tribute to my predeces- sor and dear friend,” JGS Board Chair Dr. Stuart Anfang said. “Susan provided outstanding leadership during
four very tumultuous years. Under her wise guidance, we emerged stronger and better-positioned to face challenges and embrace new opportunities.”
This was the first in-person community gathering since the organization’s 2019 annual meeting, and spirits were high. “It is wonderful to have our community of supporters back in our building to hear about our recent accomplish- ments and our exciting vision for the coming year,” said Susan Halpern, vice president of Development and Com- munications. “It is also a great opportunity to celebrate our staff for their hard work and phenomenal dedication.”
Baystate Names Hinson
Senior VP; Chief Diversity, Health Equity & Inclusion Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Tyonne Hinson, who has more than 20 years of experience in diversity,
equity, and inclusion alongside clinical and executive nursing leadership, healthcare adminis- tration, and international/global healthcare, has been named senior vice president and chief Diversity, Health Equity & Inclusion officer
of Baystate Health. Her appointment becomes effective Jan. 3, 2023.
Hinson will be responsible for leading efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout Baystate Health through the proactive development of programs and initia- tives that support the creation of an inclusive environment of diverse caregivers who share a deep sense of belong-
ing built on the principles of dignity and respect. She will report directly to Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health.
Since May 2018, Hinson has served as Boston Children’s senior director of Nursing & Patient Care Operations Di- versity Initiatives and the Nursing Career Lattice Program. While there, she led, directed, and contributed to depart- mental diversity and inclusion strategies to strengthen workforce advancement, mentorship, recruitment and retention, and professional development for 3,000 regis- tered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses, as well as nearly 3,000 interprofessional colleagues spanning numerous clinical disciplines, including pharmacy, nutri- tion, social work, PT/OT, and child life services. She also contributed to a broad range of enterprise and patient- care-focused activities to strengthen Baystate Children’s diversity, inclusion, and health-equity portfolio.
A 2018-19 graduate of the MGH Disparities Leader- ship Program, Hinson has been an active collaborative partner to external leaders, community organizations, and academic institutions focused on advancing inclusive excel- lence and workforce diversity among nurses and healthcare professionals in the Greater Boston region and nationally.
in public health as an evaluator and researcher focuses on health equity, turning data into action, and data visualiza- tion. Prior to joining PHIWM, she worked in large hospital systems, local health departments, and federally qualified health centers. She has experience working as an evalua- tor on small-scale local to large-scale grants such as CDC HIV grants and SAMHSA youth mental-health grants. She enjoys innovative, upstream work that results in sustain- able changes to systems and improves the well-being of the community. At PHIWM, she takes on projects that explore social determinants of health such as community health needs assessments, Black men’s health, and evaluation technical assistance.
Ramachandran is a research assistant and works on
a variety of research and evaluation projects. She was a member of the team who created the community health needs assessment reports for the Coalition of Western Massachusetts Hospitals and Insurers, and her current projects include the status of women, girls, and non-binary individuals report for the Women’s Fund of Western Mas- sachusetts and the Springfield Public Schools’ 2023 Youth Health Surveys. Her background is in community organiz- ing and advancing health equity, with previous experience in mixed-methods research, local public-health initiatives, advocacy related to campus sexual violence, and mentor- ship of student activists. Her passion lies at the intersection of dismantling systems of oppression, centering historically marginalized populations, and decolonizing the field of public health.
DR. PRADEEP MANOHARAN
Prior to joining Boston Children’s, she was previously with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Baystate Medical Center in senior nursing roles directing neonatal nursing practice, leading international/global health-nurs- ing initiatives, and partnering with several leaders to create a wide range of strategies to build nursing and the clinically focused workforce.
Hinson holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Syracuse University, a master of science in nursing degree with a focus in healthcare administration from Villanova University, and a doctor of public health degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also holds nurse executive board certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Her professional memberships and affiliations include the American Nurses Assoc., ANA Massachusetts, the National Black Nurses As- soc., the New England Regional Black Nurses Assoc., Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Hinson has been published in several peer-reviewed journals and is a sought-after presenter at many conferenc- es, symposiums, and workshops around the country. She was honored by her peers in 2019 with the Dr. Terry Nance Award for Inclusive Excellence presented by Villanova University and in 2021 with the Black Achievers Award presented by Boston Children’s Hospital. In October 2022, her lead-author publication, “Increasing Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Nursing Workforce,” was named 2022 Practice Paper of the Year by MCN Journal.
Public Health Institute Welcomes Ludwin, Ramachandran
SPRINGFIELD — The research and evaluation team at the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) announced it has added two new team mem- bers, Jen Ludwin and Leela Ramachandran.
Ludwin is a senior research associate. Her experience
Holstrom Appointed to
Wilbraham Commission
on Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD — Amelia J. Holstrom, a partner at Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a leading labor and employ- ment law firm, was recently appointed to the Wilbraham Commission on Disabilities by the Wilbraham Board of Selectmen.
The commission provides infor- mation, referrals, and technical as- sistance to individuals, businesses, and organizations in all matters pertaining to disability. It acts as an advocate for disabled individuals, their family members, and caregiv- ers, and also advises and assists Wilbraham businesses and munici-
pal officials in ensuring compliance with disability laws. Holstrom’s involvement will include promoting aware-
ness of disability-related issues and assisting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state disability laws.
“I am honored to be appointed to the commission,” Hol- strom said. “I look forward to working with the residents of Wilbraham and addressing the challenges that face persons with disabilities in our community.”
Holstrom, who joined Skoler Abbott in 2012, defends employers against claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination, as well as actions arising under other employment-related laws. She also frequently provides counsel to management regarding litigation-avoidance strategies.
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TYONNE HINSON
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