The Westfield News
All posts tagged "health"
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12.6KHealthA message from the Board of Health chair
Dear Community, On behalf of the Westfield Board of Health, I , along with Commissioners Teresa Mitchell MD and Margaret Doody would...
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1.5KHealthFaces of Carson: Mara’s story
Mara’s son, Evan, was barely scraping by in school. His ADHD made schoolwork difficult, and his anxiety caused him to struggle with...
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2.2KEducationCoaches sought for Girls on the Run at Paper Mill School
WESTFIELD – Paper Mill Elementary School staff are preparing for the school’s second Girls on the Run program and are seeking coaches...
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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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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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1.0KHealthFaces of Carson: Adam’s story
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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3.2KEducationNew health care course offered at Westfield High School
WESTFIELD – Westfield High School and MassHire Hampden Country Workforce Board have received a Youth-Works Year-Round Competitive grant of $55,777 for health...
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1.5KWestfield NewsroomHealth director hours to increase
SOUTHWICK – The town health director position is likely to become full-time when current Director Thomas Fitzgerald retires. Fitzgerald is set to...
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925Around TownMake a smooth transition back to school
By Sara Kendall, LICSW, Vice President of Clinical Operations for MHA You probably love summer as much as I do, but...
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1.0KHealthUrinary tract infections a common health problem for women
Local expert discusses prevention, symptoms and treatment WESTFIELD — Most women have either had a urinary tract infection (UTI) or know someone who...
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1.2KHealthPeer-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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1.4KHealthLions set sights on diabetes awareness
WESTFIELD-Elaine Roy joined the Westfield Centennial Lions Club for several reasons, and in particular, for its dedication to diabetes awareness. “At the...
