The Westfield News
Health
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336Soldiers’ home to hold flu clinic
HOLYOKE – The Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke will hold a flu vaccine clinic for veterans Wednesday and October 15 from 9 a.m....
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345State campaign targets sudden infant deaths
BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts officials are stepping up efforts to reduce sudden infant death syndrome. Throughout October, a public awareness campaign will...
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281Audit: Feds overpayed state $106M for Medicaid
BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts should be required to refund the U.S. government nearly $106 million for Medicaid reimbursements...
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324State releases childhood obesity audit
WESTFIELD – A new audit has found that the vast majority of public schools in Massachusetts are complying with state regulations regarding...
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408Possible relief of symptoms for irritable bowel syndrome
The low FODMAP diet has been gaining popularity lately for its efficacy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is...
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300EV-D68 no reason to panic
WESTFIELD – The state department of public health confirmed one case of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) this week in southeastern Massachusetts, and there...
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332Nominations sought for women who lead with heart
SPRINGFIELD – The American Heart Association is holding a search to find woman who are inspirational, heart healthy role models to become...
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401What you need to know about peanut allergy
When I was a kid, no one I knew had a peanut allergy. Lunch boxes were teaming with peanut butter and jelly...
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400,000 must reapply for health coverage
BOSTON (AP) — The state is launching a major effort to reach out to almost 400,000 Massachusetts residents who must reapply for...
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Mass. hospitals report more medical errors
BOSTON (AP) — The number of medical errors reported by Massachusetts acute-care hospitals has jumped 70 percent since the state both expanded...
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Acting F.A.S.T. may save a life
In three hours, you can see a long movie or drive to New York City or watch a baseball game. You could...
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Students hold blood drive
WESTFIELD – Students from the “You Lead” Program at Westfield Vocational-Technical High School were in a large room just inside the Amelia...
