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1.3KFaces of Carson: Amy’s story
Almost immediately after giving birth to her daughter, Amy was visited by the Department of Children and Families and told that she...
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2.8KWestfield Technical to honor nursing students at pinning ceremony
WESTFIELD – A pinning and candlelighting ceremony will be Feb. 14 at 12:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Westfield Technical Academy for...
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3.4KStudent vaping is a top cause for suspension
School district implementing cessation program WESTFIELD – Vaping is one of the top reasons students are being suspended from school and Superintendent...
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Faces of Carson: Anthony’s story
Anthony knows what it’s like to feel controlled by addiction. That’s why, during his second stay at BHN’s Northern Hope Center, Anthony...
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Local doctor addresses coronavirus misconceptions
WESTFIELD- As the Wuhan Coronavirus spreads to more countries each day, some health professionals have expressed concern over misinformation and reactions to...
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Faces of Carson: Cynthia’s story
If it wasn’t for BHN, Cynthia would be dead. And that isn’t an exaggeration, she says. Cynthia has been using several of...
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1.6KFamily Communication is focus of free workshop
WESTFIELD – A workshop on Family Communication, part of the planned series Keeping Our Kids Connected, will take place Jan. 29 from...
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Faces of Carson: Josh’s Story
Josh Stambovsky’s life was permanently changed after he was involved in a car accident due to operating under the influence of alcohol....
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2.3KCORE forum focuses on substance abuse
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Senior Center hosted a well-attended forum of the Coalition on Outreach, Recovery and Education (CORE) Jan. 16. CORE...
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Faces of Carson: Peg’s story
When Peg sought psychiatric hospitalization a decade ago, she knew she needed help for her mental health. “I was suicidal and afraid...
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2.5KResidents could incur rising recycling costs
WESTFIELD- The Board of Health Jan. 8 addressed the rise in recycling costs expected to hit the city July 1. The increase...
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1.7KCity nurse position remains unfilled
WESTFIELD- The Health Department continues to struggle to fill a vacant nurse position, said Public Health Director Joseph Rouse during the Board...
