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Student Ambassadors Complete Summer Program at BFMC
Nine local high school students recently graduated from the fourth, seven-week Student Ambassador program at Baystate Franklin Medical Center which is designed as a career exploration option for students considering health care.
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Rays of Hope Walkers Raise More Than $900,000
The record-breaking Rays of Hope – A Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer, which included a second walk in Greenfield this year, attracted more than 15,000 walkers and raised over $902,000 (and still counting) surpassing last year’s $812,000.
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Telemedicine Transforms Patient Care
Collaborating to deliver an expert diagnosis — from miles away
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Image-Guided Radiation System Better at Targeting Tumors
How doctors in the Baystate Regional Cancer Program are attacking cancer tissue with unprecedented accuracy
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How to Save on Prescription Drugs in the Recession
Don’t be embarrassed – work with your doctor and pharmacist.
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Baystate Health Publishes Its First-Ever Nursing Report
The 23-page Nursing Report, titled “Baystate Health Nurses – Leaders in Practice, Partners in Care,” was mailed to nurses throughout Western New England during National Nurses Week, May 6-12.
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Rapid Care Clinic Expands Hours to Include Saturday
The Baystate Health Rapid Care Clinic at 95 Sargent Street, Route 9, in Belchertown, has expanded its hours to include Saturdays from 8am to 12noon. The hours of operation include Monday through Thursday, 7:30am - 7 pm; Friday 7:30am - 5 pm, and now Saturday mornings, as well.
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Baystate Health Named One of the Nation's Most Wireless Health networks
Hospitals & Health Networks magazine in conjunction with computer chip maker Intel Corp., the American Hospital Association, the consulting firm Accenture, medical products company McKesson and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has identified Baystate as a hospital that has embraced wireless technology and leveraged it to improve patients' experience and support the work of their doctors, nurses and staff.
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Baystate OB-GYN Physicians to See Patients at Noble Hospital, Westfield
Dr. Kathryn Sharpless and Dr. Roman Starikov from Baystate Wesson Women's Group now also see patients at the Women's Health Partnership at 115 West Silver Street in Westfield on the Noble Hospital campus.
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Grant to Joint BMC and UMass Venture Raises Federal Funding Locally for Life Sciences Over $10M
PVLSI's state-of-the-art biomedical research in Springfield covers areas such as breast cancer, diabetes and metabolic disorders, and regulation of the life cycle of cells.
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With Onset of Flu Season, Baystate Health Changes Visitors Policy at All Hospitals
Changes involve all three hospitals, as well as outpatient settings. Effective November 4, no visitors under age 13, no more than two visitors at a time, and visitors should be limited to those essential to patient comfort and wellbeing.
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Ounce of Prevention: Don’t Visit Hospital Patients If You’re Sick
It’s important to know how to protect yourself and others from the flu and other contagious diseases.
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H1N1 Influenza Update
The best way to prevent infection is to wash your hands—and stay informed.
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Safe Kids Offer Kitchen Safety Guidelines for Holiday Cooking
Safe Kids of Western Massachusetts reminds you that although holiday cooking and baking is a great part of the season, the kitchen can be a dangerous place when young children are around.
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Where To Spend the Holidays Can Place Stress on Your Relationships
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, making the decision which family members to visit on the special day can create holiday stress.
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Tips for Staying on Your Diet on Thanksgiving
Making your Turkey Day feast a healthier one by preventing overeating with a plan to pace yourself.
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How You Eat This Thanksgiving May Affect The Quality of Your Sleep
Don't blame the turkey if you fall asleep after a holiday dinner - the high carbohydrate overload can make you sleepy, says a Baystate Medical Center sleep specialist.
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