The Healthcare News Resource Guide Addendum

• In the Colleges chart, Springfield College should be listed with 3,585 students, and the Web site is www.springfieldcollege.edu. In addition, the list of health programs should read as follows: Undergraduate programs:  Applied Exercise Science, Art Therapy, Athletic Training, Biology, Communication Disorders, Emergency Medical Services Management, Health Education, Health Services Administration, Health Studies, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Sports Biology.  Graduate programs:  Applied Exercise Science, Art Therapy, Adapted Physical Education, Athletic Training, Biomechanics, Community Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion and Wellness, Marriage and Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy (DPT), Physician Assistant, Rehabilitation Counseling and Services, Social Work, Sports Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation Management.

• The Hearing Centers chart should include the Audiology and Hearing Improvement Center at Wing Medical Center. Locations are as follows: 40 Wright Street, Palmer, MA 01069; (413) 284-5400; and 34 Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA 01056; (413) 589-0583. The director is Deborah Stroetzel, MA, CCC-A. Services are as follows: A member of the UMass Memorial Health Care system; provides a full range of diagnostic services for patients of all ages; counseling for patients and families; educational classes on an ongoing basis; full hearing aid dispensing program with a wide range of products available; hearing aid service and repairs; special products available including swim plugs, noise plugs, and musician’s earplugs; medical consults available through the Ear, Nose, and Throat practice of Wing Memorial Hospital; ENT and licensed, certified audiologist on staff. Web site: www.winghealth.org

• In the Hospital Profiles, the listing for Western Mass. Hospital should include respite care services and neuromuscular care. Also, the hospital does not provide eye care.

• Also in the Hospital Profiles, in the listing for Wing Memorial Hospital, the number of physicians should be 184. Also, the description of services should add podiatry, chiropractic, and an array of diagnostic testing. Web site: www.winghealth.org

• In the Home Care/Skilled Nursing chart, additional locations for Gentiva Health Services were omitted. They are: 1 Arch Place, 2nd Floor, Greenfield, MA 01301; (413) 774-7045; and 2 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201; (413) 443-3525.

• Also in the Home Care/Skilled Nursing chart, the description of services for Quaboag Valley VNA & Hospice at Wing Memorial Hospital should read as follows: A member of the UMass Memorial Health Care system; JCAHO-accredited, Medicare- and Medicaid-certified; skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, medical social workers; specialty programs: wound care and falls prevention; hospice services including pastoral care and bereavement counseling. Web site: www.winghealth.org

• In the Imaging Services chart, the following listing should be added: Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers; 40 Wright St., Palmer, MA 01069; (413) 283-7651. The director is Karl Kamyk. Services are as follows: A member of the UMass Memorial Health Care system; services include digital radiography, multi-slice CT scan , MRI, ultrasound, ultrasound guided biopsy, echocardiography, screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, needle localization, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine, nuclear medicine/cardiac.

• In the Medical Equipment Retailers chart, Specialty Medical Equipment is now at the following address: 50 Kerry Place, Norwood, MA 02062.

• In the Physical Therapy chart, Physi-Call Therapy Services should be added. Contact information is: 264 North Main St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028; (413) 525-1868. Services include cranio-sacral therapy, myofacial release, muscle energy, joint mobilization, electro-acupressure, pain management, and others.

• Also in the Physical Therapy chart, the phone number for Rehab Resolutions Inc. should be (413) 562-7520. In addition, the company has another location: 111 Elm Street, Suite 16, West Springfield, MA 01089; (413) 736-2250.

• Also in the Physical Therapy chart, the services for Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers should read as follows: A member of the UMass Memorial Health Care system; hospital-based outpatient clinic offering occupational therapy, hand therapy, and physical therapy including orthopedic, sports, geriatric, and neurological programs. Web site: www.winghealth.org

• In the Rehabilitation Facilities chart, the administrator at Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers should be Lori Manseau, PT, MHA. Services are as follows: A member of the UMass Memorial Health Care system; hospital-based outpatient clinic offering occupational therapy, hand therapy, and physical therapy including orthopedic, sports, geriatric, and neurological programs. Web site: www.winghealth.org

• In the Substance Abuse Treatment chart, the listing for Wing Memorial Hospital should be labeled the Griswold Behavioral Health Center at Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers, 42 Wright St., Palmer, MA 01069; (413) 284-5285. The director is Lee Paddy. Services are as follows: A member of the UMass Memorial Health Care system; full range of addiction services including adult and adolescent groups, early recovery group, aftercare, DUI Second Offenders program, and individual, couples, and family therapy. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is open to adolescents and adults. Outpatient detox services available on a limited basis. Web site: www.winghealth.org