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HDSA’s Massachusetts Chapter presents Springfield Team Hope Walk
New York, New York (May 2) – The Massachusetts Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) has announced that the 3rd Annual Springfield Team Hope Walk will take place on Saturday June 1st at the Springfield College Campus Track from 10AM-1PM in Springfield, Massachusetts. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the…
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MOCHA Fights Prostate Cancer
African-American men are 2.5 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than men of other races. Please join MOCHA in taking action to eliminate this cancer health disparity. MOCHA has been doing prostate cancer community education and outreach since 2012, with funding from the state Department of Public Health and technical support from…
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“Well. . .It’s Complicated Because. . .
—By Michael P. Zwirko, Alderman-at-Large, Melrose, MA— If someone were to tell you that 10 days would change your life, chances are you’d laugh back at them in response. This past December, I had the privilege to travel to Israel with other elected municipal officials from across Massachusetts and my life was changed. I had…
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Check Up from the Neck Up
—–By Latoya Bosworth, PhD—– How are you? So often we are asked or ask that question, already anticipating an automatic response of “fine” or “good” because it’s the polite thing to say. After all, we can’t just spill our guts to everyone. I mean what if I answered, “Awful. Menopause is killing me. I wake…
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Museum School Announces Spring and Summer Classes and Travel Schedule
Springfield (MA)—Creativity is one of the essential ingredients to innovation, and innovation often leads to positive change. Attending classes at the Springfield Museums’ Museum School is a wonderful way to nurture creativity and keep yourself nimble for all that you hope to learn and do. Here are five great reasons to take a class at…
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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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