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Pandemic

HCN News & Notes 

Fauci: ‘U.S. Out of Pandemic Phase’ 

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 HCN Staff 269 Views Fauci, Pandemic, phase

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, declared Wednesday that the U.S. is “out of the full-blown, explosive

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Suicide Prevention Takes on New Urgency During Pandemic

October 6, 2021October 4, 2021 Contributor 1248 Views New Urgency, Pandemic, Suicide Prevention

Danger Zone By Mark Morris According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the national suicide rate declined slightly

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health Releases Updated Face-covering Advisory

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 HCN Staff 493 Views DPH, Face-covering, guidance, Massachusetts, Pandemic

BOSTON — On Friday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) released updated guidance regarding the use of face coverings

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A Salute to Nurses

June 16, 2021July 7, 2021 George OBrien 797 Views coping, Need, Nuses, Pandemic, salute to

Nurses Have Responded to the Pandemic with Resilience, Creativity By George O’Brien As she reflected on the past 15 months

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Kenneth Tanon
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Pandemic Has Tested Nursing Students on Every Level Imaginable

June 16, 2021June 14, 2021 George OBrien 1263 Views COVID-19, Nusing Students, Pandemic, tested

Real Learning Experiences By George O’Brien Miranda Lebel has a ton of memories from a nursing education changed by, but

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Alane Burgess
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Emerging from the Pandemic Creates More Questions Than Answers

June 16, 2021July 7, 2021 Contributor 491 Views Anxious Transition, Pandemic

An Anxious Transition By Mark Morris In these unique times when COVID-19 is still active but in decline, we all

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Pandemic Ratchets Up the Stress on Kids, Teenagers

April 7, 2021April 14, 2021 Joseph Bednar 985 Views Kids, Mental Health, Pandemic, Stress, Teenagers

Youth in Crisis By Joseph Bednar Alane Burgess began by stating the obvious. “It’s not normal for kids to be

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Survey Spotlights Effects of Pandemic on Alzheimer’s Patients, Caregivers

April 7, 2021April 5, 2021 Contributor 660 Views isolation, Pandemic, Stress, survy, UsAgainstAlzheimer

A Year of Stress, Isolation, Decline A new UsAgainstAlzheimer’s survey shows the coronavirus pandemic and related closures over the past

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College Healthcare Programs Meet Unprecedented Challenge

February 24, 2021February 22, 2021 Contributor 953 Views classroom, College Healthcare Programs, Nursing, online learning, Pandemic, Physical Therapy, virtual

Hands-on Learning in a Hands-off World By Mark Morris A pandemic has a way of forcing people to be flexible

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Healthcare Construction Is Picking Up, but Questions Remain

February 24, 2021February 22, 2021 George OBrien 659 Views Construction, Healthcare, increase, Pandemic

Building Momentum By George O’Brien Ryan Pelletier says that, while it was “scary at times,” he believes life has returned

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Jeanette Wilburn (left) and Stephanie Nascimento
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Providers Grapple with Pandemic’s Toll on Physical, Mental Health

February 24, 2021February 22, 2021 Joseph Bednar 619 Views Anxiety, Be Vital Wellness, emotional health, Pandemic

Impact Statements By Joseph Bednar Stephanie Nascimento and Jeanette Wilburn have long explored the connections between physical and emotional health

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Cedarbrook Village Navigates Safe Opening During Challenging Year

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 Contributor 813 Views Cedarbrook Village, COVID-19, Opening, Pandemic, safety, Senior Living

No Time Like the Present By Mark Morris The senior-living industry is preparing for a “gray tsunami.” According to the

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SkinCatering Moves into Larger Space in Tower Square

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 Joseph Bednar 646 Views move, Pandemic, SkinCatering, spa, Tower Square

Urban Oasis By Joseph Bednar When spas were allowed to reopen several months ago following a statewide economic shutdown, clients

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Features Special Coverage 

Pandemic Has Accelerated Inevitable Technological Progress

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Contributor 660 Views furture, Health Education, Pandemic, progress, Technological

What’s Next in Health Education By Marie Meckel, Kathleen Menard, Susan McDiarmid, and Theresa Riethle Despite the complexities that COVID-19

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Healthy Outlook 

Needless to Say, the Pandemic Has Changed the Landscape

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 Contributor 652 Views compensation, COVID-19, Pandemic

Compensation and COVID-19  By James T. Krupienski, CPA   When your medical practice was formed, many agreements were voted on, and

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HCN News & Notes 

Lead Poisoning A Growing Concern Amid Pandemic

August 24, 2020August 28, 2020 HCN Staff 703 Views children, Growing Concern, Healthcare News, Lead Poisoning, Pandemic

SPRINGFIELD — Children are once again at the heart of the coronavirus pandemic. Because children and families are spending more

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Sara Kendall
Special Coverage 

Search for a New Normal Brings Increased Stress and Anxiety

August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 Contributor 817 Views Anxiety, Behavioral Health Network, new normal, Pandemic, Stress

Coping and Hoping By Mark Morris As people adjust to life in a COVID-19 world, everyone is seeking some kind

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Pandemic Sparks Wave of Mental-health Concerns

May 19, 2020May 15, 2020 Joseph Bednar 1015 Views concerns, COVID-19, Healthcare News, Mental Health, Pandemic

High Anxiety By Joseph Bednar Most people have plenty of experience preparing for things, Alane Burgess says, whether that’s surgery,

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COVID-19 Updates 

For Many Impacted by the Pandemic, It Might Be a Viable Option

May 19, 2020May 18, 2020 Contributor 568 Views Bankruptcy, Option, Pandemic

Is Bankruptcy the Answer? By Michael B. Katz, Esq. One thing I’ve learned in my 45 years practicing bankruptcy law

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Opinion 

Opinion

May 19, 2020May 18, 2020 Contributor 1038 Views Healthcare News, May 2020, Opinion, Pandemic

Social Isolation a Problem for Elderly During Pandemic By MARY FLAHIVE-DICKSON Seemingly, there is very little time for reflection these

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BFAIR’s Summer Kick Off Festival Brought the Heat

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 Nominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2022

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 HCN Staff
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Nominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2022

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 HCN Staff
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HCC Accepting Applications for Free Community Health Worker Program

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 HCN Staff

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Senior Living Options in Western Massachusetts October 2019

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Senior Living Options in Western Massachusetts February 2019

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Senior Living Options in Western Massachusetts October 2018

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Senior Living Options in Western Massachusetts February 2018

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