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HUGE Crowd Attends 13th Annual Ollie M. Williams Community Health and Wellness Fair
Hartford — On Oct. 7, more than 600 area residents converged on the Parker Memorial Recreation Center on Main Street in Hartford to partake in the 13th OMW Legacy (Ollie M. Williams) Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair.
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Square One’s Melissa Blissett Named Springfield College Board Chair
Springfield – Square One’s Vice President of Family Services, Melissa Blissett, has been named Advisory Board Chair of the Springfield College School of Social Work. Her appointment follows the passing of long-time social worker and social services advocate, Dora Robinson.
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THE “WORST” ARTICLE I EVER WROTE
It is not easy to be an editorial opinion writer. Every time we write an article with our name by it, we open ourselves up to criticism from many who would never have the courage to be so exposed.
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Senate Passes Legislation Addressing Massachusetts Pay Inequities
BOSTON – Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to tackle pay inequities in the state, which significantly and disproportionately impact women and people of color across the Commonwealth. The bill targets these inequities by empowering employees with salary information, including when they are seeking jobs and receiving promotions, and by giving the state new data…
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Elections Have Consequences!
I consider November the real beginning of the fall season because this is when God shows us His amazing artwork in New England.
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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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