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From Division to Dialogue:
The day after the election, I found myself in a local diner, engaging in a heated debate with a group of men about why Kamala Harris should have been elected as the next President. I was baited with comments like, “She is not qualified!” “She was chosen as VP to secure the Black vote!” and…
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Darker Nights, Even Brighter Futures: Art, Community, and Exciting Exhibits Await at Art for the Soul Gallery (AFTS)
The days may be getting shorter here in New England, but the work taking place at Art For the Soul Gallery never stops. Although we are three months away from the new year, the gallery is already looking forward to acclaimed artist Garry Hallgren’s upcoming exhibit, “Cartoon Intersection,” and welcoming new and familiar faces to…
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“Alzheimer’s Awareness Month”
As chairperson of the Springfield Dementia Friendly Coalition, I am often approached with these types of statements: “I think I have Alzheimer’s. My memory is not like it used to be.” My response is always, “Unless you have been assessed and diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I would not say that!!!” I would say that we, as…
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Community Foundation Resumes Interest-Free Student Loan Program after Temporary Pause
SPRINGFIELD — Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is pleased to announce the resumption of its student loan program, designed to support post-secondary education students needing financial assistance. After a temporary pause was initiated in July 2024 to assess the program’s impact on students, the Foundation has decided to reinstate the program while continuing ongoing research…
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The Apprenticeship Model of Midwifery: Women Learning from Women
In October of this year, Elissa Carney, a Springfield native and Holyoke resident, joined my homebirth midwifery practice as student midwife and is now our apprentice.Elissa’s entry has reminded me of the value of the apprenticeship model. Prior to the dominance of educational institutions for training, apprenticeship was the route for most professions. With direct…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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