The Westfield News
Health
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797Colorectal cancer is the 2nd deadliest in the US
Even though it is the last day of March, I thought this was an important topic to write about this month. March...
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658Westfield State students buzz off hair for cancer
WESTFIELD – For the second year in a row, Westfield State University students will participate in One Mission: The Kid’s Cancer Buzz-Off,...
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636UMass Nursing to explore social justice
AMHERST – The College of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst will explore new frontiers in social justice issues in health...
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Baystate VNA & Hospice announces layoffs, furloughs
SPRINGFIELD – After more than a year of monthly operating losses, Baystate Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (BVNAH) is announcing steps to...
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676Bite into a healthy nutritious lifestyle
SPRINGFIELD- Making healthy food choices to maintain good health isn’t enough, you must make informed food choices that meet your own special...
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528Westfield State presents annual health fair
WESTFIELD – The annual Westfield State University Health Fair is scheduled for Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lower...
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533Baker’s opiod group to hold public session in western Mass.
GREENFIELD – As the number of drug overdose deaths in the Commonwealth continues to rise, the Opioid Crisis Working Group created by...
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644Screening colonoscopy can be a lifesaver
SPRINGFIELD – The benefits of a healthy diet has long been recognized in the fight against cancer. Now – as March celebrates...
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623Free screening of addiction epidemic movie March 25 at HCC
HOLYOKE — An award-winning film about America’s addiction epidemic will be shown at Holyoke Community College on March 25 at 11 a.m....
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677Caring for, storing and using outdoor power equipment this spring
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — With warmer weather cueing people to put away snow throwers and bring out lawn mowers, string trimmers, and other...
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587“Vampire Therapy” expert to discuss brain rejuvenation
WESTFIELD – Dr. Saul Villeda will visit Westfield State University’s Scanlon Banquet Hall on Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. as part...
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Baker fills 2 open seats on health board
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker has named two new members to the board overseeing the state’s health connector. Mark Gaunya and...
