The Westfield News
Health
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1.0KFaces of Carson: In Moments of Crisis, Peers Lead the Way
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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924Public invited to PFAS Exposure Assessment discussion
WESTFIELD – Residents will have the opportunity to weigh-in on the PFAS Exposure Assessment July 23. Last week the Disease Control and...
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Faces of Carson: Lessons From a Modern Day Epidemic
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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2.2KSouth and Middle Ponds to receive algae treatment
SOUTHWICK – The annual algae treatment of South Pond and Middle Pond is Tuesday. Lake Management Committee member Richard Grannells said portions...
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2.1KFree summer lunches include chance of a ‘golden ticket’
WESTFIELD-Every year the need increases to provide free lunches for young people during the summer months, according to Kellie Brown, director of...
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1.4KNoble ICU averages one patient daily, says Bryant
WESTFIELD- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) hosted a public hearing about the proposed closure of the Baystate Noble Hospital Intensive...
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1.4KDoctors and CBD shop owners warn against cheap alternatives
WESTFIELD- The legalization of cannabis has opened more possibilities for the already-existing medical marijuana industry in Massachusetts. However, one may have noticed...
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1.2KPeer-run group offers hope, healing for those with suicidal thoughts
WESTFIELD-For co-facilitators Michael Mansur and Cindy Marty Hadge, a new group in the city offers “meaning, purpose and connection” for those who...
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1.8KDPW announces planned replacement of water odor control scrubber
WESTFIELD – The Department of Public Works plans to replace its 22-year-old odor scrubber with a new system at a cost of...
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1.3KDPW director says water supply is ‘non detect’ for PFAS, Mello questions testing
WESTFIELD- The Department of Public Works Director David Billips said Thursday the city’s water supply is safe and is running “non-detect” for...
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1.3KFaces of Carson: Bridgett Kelly
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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2.0KResources abound for those struggling with addiction
RUSSELL-Baystate Noble Hospital’s community awareness day on the opioid crisis had a twofold mission – educate area residents on the local resources...
