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Kathleen McGraw, MD, FHM, Earns Fellow in Hospital Medicine Designation
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BFMC's Main Laboratory Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists (CAP)
BFMC's main laboratory and the arterial blood gas laboratory in the hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Department have both been accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent onsite inspection.
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BFMC's John McCann, MD, Recognized by Local Medical Society
Franklin District Medical Society Names John C. McCann, MD, 2010 Community Clinician of the Year
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Baystate Franklin Auxiliary Awards Scholarships
The Baystate Franklin Auxiliary (formerly the Board of Organized Work) at Baystate Franklin Medical Center has awarded $6,000 in scholarships to 13 students who are pursuing health care-related degrees.
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Greenfield Postpartum Support Group to Begin February 5
Franklin County Postpartum Coalition creates groundbreaking community group to support postpartum mothers.
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Visiting Patients in the Hospital
Baystate Franklin Medical Center volunteer chaplains share some thoughts on how to make a hospital visit positive and effective.
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BFMC Offers Interactive Diabetes Education Classes
Interactive classes taught by Judy Kuzdeba, diabetes educator, are based on the Diabetes Conversation Maps program.
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Cyclists Invited to Help Raise Funds for Heart Health and Weight Loss Programs at BFMC
BFMC's 3rd annual bike ride benefit will take place SUnday, Aug. 22, starying and ending at the White Eagle Polish Picnic Ground in Greenfield.
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Greenfield Community to Host Baystate Bloodmobile Three Times in August
The need for blood is greatest during the summer months. Give when the Baystate bloodmobile visits Greenfield locations in August.
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Greenfield Mural Finds New Home in BFMC Emergency Department
A mural illustrating numerous Greenfield historic landmarks helps patients feel at home.
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BFMC Diabetes Education Class Offers New Format
Baystate Franklin Medical Center is now offering a highly interactive education program for people with diabetes -- based on the use of a new series, the Diabetes Conversation Maps program.
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BFMC Nurse Earns Breast Patient Navigator Certification
Kimberly Whitaker, RN, BPN-CI, of Turners Falls, a nurse at Baystate Medical Practices – Greenfield Surgery, has earned certification as a breast patient navigator, following a two-part certification training.
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BFMC Dietitian Receives National Certification in Nutrition Support
Lois B. Levin, RD, LDN, CNSD, of Easthampton, a registered dietitian at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, was awarded certification as a Nutrition Support Dietician (CNSD) by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification.
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BFMC to Hold Skin Cancer Screening
The Oncology Department at Baystate Franklin Medical Center and Joel Gordon, MD, dermatologist, will co-sponsor a free skin cancer screening on Friday, May 14, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm, in the BFMC Oncology Department.
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Celebrating the Benefits of Breastfeeding at Baystate Franklin Medical Center
New moms in Greenfield—and their babies—are seeing the health benefits of breastfeeding.
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Tricia McGovern, RN, MS, Joins BFMC as Oncology Nurse Practitioner
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Meet Dr. Gerda Maissel, new Medical Staff Leader for BFMC
New chief medical officer of Baystate's Northern Region comes with an impressive medical background and record of trailblazing achievement.
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BFMC Nurse Practitioner Offers Tips for Staying Healthy in 2010
Linda Goodman, ARNP, a nurse practitioner in Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Workplace Health program, offers the following “healthful” tips for maintaining your physical and mental health in 2010.
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BFMC Stroke Team Wins Awards
Baystate Franklin Medical Center received a total of four performance improvement awards from the “Stroke Collaborative Reaching for Excellence” (SCORE) collaborative.
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Rays of Hope Kicks off a New Pink Scarf Project
Greenfield volunteers will give home-made pink scarves to breast cancer survivors at the Greenfield Rays of Hope Walk on Sunday, October 24.
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BFMC Offers Support Group for Women with Heart Disease
A new BFMC support group, "Heart to Heart - a Support Group for Women with Heart Disease," will meet on the third Tuesday of each month, from 4:30 - 6 pm, in Conference Room A at BFMC. It aims to provide mutual support, motivation to continue healthy behaviors, and education on heart health.
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BFMC Oncology Dept., Forest Moon Offer Writing Workshop for Those Touched by Cancer
Rays of Hope helps fund 10-week workshop on Thursday evenings, Sept. 16 to Nov. 18 at Shelburne Falls Yoga Studio.
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