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'The internet is a strange place': The story of how a small-town 'COVID-conscious lesbian bar' went viral
Mask policies at a lesbian bar in a small western Massachusetts town don't sound like the kind of topic that would become a viral sensation. But that's exactly what happened when the Boston Globe published a look last week into the uproar that ensued when Last Ditch, a bar in the small LGBTQ-friendly town of Greenfield, Mass., decided to transition to a mask-optional policy for its Saturday night happy hours.
WWLP 22News
Baystate Health appoints Dr. Amir Lotfi as new Chief Medical Officer
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Baystate Health has appointed Dr. Amir Lotfi as Chief Medical Officer, effective Monday. In his new role, Dr. Lotfi will provide system-wide clinical leadership and help advance priorities in quality, safety, patient experience, health equity, and value across the integrated health system. He previously served as chief of cardiology and associate medical director of the Heart & Vascular Program at Baystate Health.
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Easthampton Fire Department awarded $200K for cardiac monitors
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Easthampton Fire Department was awarded a $200,000 federal grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to purchase new cardiac monitors. The new cardiac monitors will provide firefighters and paramedics with updated diagnostic and monitoring tools used to assess...
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CHD bringing primary care offerings to three locations
Center for Human Development Chief of Medicine Dr. Chad McDonald. In an effort to reduce the deficit in primary care providers, the Center for Human Development has expanded services at three of its outpatient behavioral health clinics in Western Mass. CHD Primary Care is the new service line at CHD’s...
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Town increases support for Granby Ambulance Association
Before the Granby Ambulance Association existed, a Cadillac station wagon kept in a barn responded to motor vehicle accidents and household injuries. The late Cal Heminway and other concerned citizens put an end to that and established a trained volunteer service to handle such emergencies. That was in 1963. In...
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Blumenthal urges Connecticut residents to trust scientists over Kennedy on vaccine safety
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Big promises, slow progress on Beacon Hill’s biggest issues. What’s next?
In the waning days of summer, Beacon Hill leaders seemed to marinate over some of the biggest issues of the season — without serving up any items for customers who are familiar with their long menu. The Lindsay Clancy trial, which commanded national attention and exposed deep fractures in...
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Lindsay Clancy case could spur legislative action on postpartum depression, psychosis
If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources. The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial earlier this month places her future in doubt, three years after she killed her...
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Former Vibra Hospital site to be cleaned up
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The site at the former Vibra Hospital in Springfield will soon be cleaned up. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno announced Monday that Vibra has agreed to clean up their property. It comes after ongoing discussions and court hearings. Sarno explained that Vibra signed off on the court...
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CHD launches primary care services at three western Massachusetts behavioral health clinics
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Center for Human Development (CHD) has launched a primary care service line at its outpatient behavioral health clinics in West Springfield, Easthampton, and Orange. The program aims to address a regional deficit of primary care providers by offering medical care, nursing case management...