The Westfield News
Health
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4.0KSEPAC offers ‘Basic Rights’ workshop for parents of children with special needs
WESTFIELD – The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is hosting a workshop on parent’s basic rights on Oct. 3 from 6:30...
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1.2KWestfield, Southwick among communities at high-risk level for EEE
WESTFIELD – The 12th human case of Eastern equine encephalitis in Massachusetts – this one in Hampden County – was confirmed Thursday,...
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1.0KVape sale ban being enforced across city
WESTFIELD- The city’s Health Department began enforcing Gov. Charlie Baker’s announced ban on vape sales this week and they went to dozens...
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1.5KProtesters gather to oppose mental health unit closures
HOLYOKE- The Massachusetts Nurses Association conducted a protest Monday evening at the site of the facility in Holyoke that would effectively replace...
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1.9KLocal vape shop owners say no warning of state ban
WESTFIELD- Local vape store owners voiced their displeasure with Gov. Charlie D. Baker after his announcement Tuesday afternoon declaring a public health...
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Council on Aging, police team up for Alzheimer’s Association
WESTFIELD- The Westfield Senior Center and the Westfield Police Department teamed up to host a fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Thursday....
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Board of Health moves to restrict vape sales
WESTFIELD- The Board of Health has made a motion to impose greater restrictions on the sale of vaping products in the city...
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Local vape shop owners react to talk of federal ban
WESTFIELD- The city’s Board of Health will be weighing in on a ban or possible restrictions on the sale of flavored vaping...
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1.7KWalking for a cure
WESTFIELD- The Scleroderma Foundation is hosting the 10th annual Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walk on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m....
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1.6KSuicide ‘as serious as a heart attack’
WESTFIELD- In support of Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 9 to 13, Baystate Noble hosted a “Talk Saves Lives” Lunch and Learn for...
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1.2KFaces of Carson: Yarn Buddies
Editor’s Note: Our Faces of Carson feature shares experiences from the perspective of Behavioral Health Network’s caregivers and program directors in helping...
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2.5KOverdose Awareness Vigil a time to reflect
WESTFIELD – People gathered slowly Friday for the fourth annual Drug Overdose Awareness Vigil at Park Square Green. While listening to the...
