The Westfield News
Health
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Advocates call for more restrictions
BOSTON (AP) — Drug abuse prevention groups, state lawmakers and organized labor leaders rallied outside the Massachusetts Statehouse yesterday to call for...
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Is a tan really worth a melanoma diagnosis?
At 19, Heather Riggenbach thought she had landed her dream job working at a tanning salon. Not only was she getting good...
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Westfield nurse finds calling
SPRINGFIELD – Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, and caring nurses like Katie Sullivan,...
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Nutrition Spotlight: Avocado
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, what better health food to talk about than the avocado? Nicknamed the Alligator Pear,...
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Family event benefits Relay For Life
SOUTHWICK – Cancer is certainly serious business, but for survivor Patricia Phillips of Southwick, it’s all about the attitude. While undergoing treatment...
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Rally pushes to advance medical marijuana access
PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts residents suffering from multiple sclerosis, Lou Gehrig’s disease and other debilitating illnesses rallied at...
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Westfield to become dementia-friendly
WESTFIELD – Beth Cardillo, executive director of Armbrook Village, an assisted living community on the city’s north side, is looking to make...
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Medical marijuana moved along
WESTFIELD – Two proposed medical marijuana ordinances are now in the hands of the City Council’s Legislative & Ordinance Committee after amendments...
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Senate to take up autism bill
BOSTON – The Massachusetts House is backing a bill that offers strategies for addressing the needs of the growing number of children...
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Donate Life Month marked
National Donate Life Month is being celebrated across the country throughout April, including right here in Westfield and Southwick. Flags were raised...
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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...
