The Westfield News
Health
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Proposal calls for new strategies on autism
BOSTON (AP) — A bill that would establish a state autism commission and proposes other strategies for addressing the needs of the...
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Preparing kids with autism for college
WESTFIELD – Preparing for college is a daunting task for any student and family, but add Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) into the...
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State eyes ‘functional’ health exchange
BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The board overseeing the state’s health care exchange was told Thursday that a long-term fix...
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Board mulls tobacco purchase age hike
WESTFIELD – The Board of Health is considering hiking the age patrons can legally purchase tobacco products as a means of combating...
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State to curb smoking in public housing
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration moved yesterday to stamp out smoking in public housing in Massachusetts. The Department of Housing...
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Insurance deadline extended for many in Mass.
STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Despite a hobbled website, Massachusetts health officials said yesterday that they’ve surpassed federal target enrollment...
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Local business supports Autism effort
WESTFIELD – April is Autism Awareness Month and the community – including local businesses – is rallying to support local families affected...
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Overdoses prompt health emergency in Mass.
STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick declared a public health emergency in Massachusetts Thursday in response to the...
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March is National Nutrition Month
In honor of National Nutrition Month, I would like to help celebrate with diet tips from choose MyPlate. Hopefully by now most...
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345Mental health cuts decried
BOSTON – Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is calling on the state legislature to reject proposed cuts in...
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Always Tired? Maybe you are anemic
Ask anyone who has been anemic, and you’ll hear the same thing, “I was just so tired!” Extra sleep didn’t make a...
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‘Healthy Memory’ Nutrition Tips
When asked, Americans rate Alzheimer’s disease as their second most-feared illness, following cancer, which is why Armbrook Village is a staunch advocate...
