The Westfield News
Health
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2.3KCity to restrict vape sales at convenience stores, gas stations
WESTFIELD- The same day the fourth vape-related death in Massachusetts was announced, the Westfield Board of Health began the process of trying...
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1.3KFourth Massachusetts vaping-related death announced
By Michael P. Norton State House News Service BOSTON – State officials reported Jan. 8 that a fourth Massachusetts person has died...
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1.3KFaces of Carson: A salute to excellence
Jessica DeFlumer-Trapp, vice president of integration at Behavioral Health Network (BHN), recently received the Excellence in Care Integration Award at the Association...
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1.2KYear in review: Vaping
WESTFIELD- The past year has been something of a roller coaster in the world of vaping in Westfield and Massachusetts as a...
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1.8KSubstance use is at the ‘core’ of new initiative
WESTFIELD-A community forum is slated Jan. 16, hosted by CORE of Greater Westfield, to seek input on substance use in the city....
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Faces of Carson: Our family helping yours
Maritza, a mother to three children, thought she had plenty of experience to welcome a fourth child. But when her daughter Mariellie...
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Faces of Carson: A passion for serving children and youth
As far as career paths go, it’s fair to say that Alaina Lyon was destined to work in this field. Alaina is...
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2.0KTammy Spencer is Southwick’s new health director
SOUTHWICK – Tammy Spencer is the town’s new health director. Spencer signed a contract with the Southwick Board of Health last week...
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1.6KFood insecurity addressed by Health Department
WESTFIELD- The Health Department has taken steps to address food insecurity in the city and its schools in an effort to ensure...
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2.1KFaces of Carson: From despair to hope
As he laid in a hospital bed, recovering from a suicide attempt, Jeremy felt completely alone. He was struggling with depression and...
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Group shares feelings ‘side by side’
WESTFIELD-A supportive, informal gathering of area residents meets monthly at the Westfield Senior Center, welcoming persons who may be coping with life’s...
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Rouse reappointed to three-year term as Director of Public Health
WESTFIELD- Westfield Public Health Director Joseph Rouse was reappointed to a three-year term Dec. 11 by the Board of Health. Rouse’s previous...
