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National Wear Red Day February 1st
SPRINGFIELD, MA – One in three. That’s the price women pay for cardiovascular disease. While nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular diseases continue to be a woman’s greatest health threat, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. That’s a third of mothers, sisters and friends. On National Wear Red Day…
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Shopping for a Cause
Dress for Success to host Tag Sale Dress for Success Western Massachusetts will host a clothing tag sale at the Eastfield Mall to raise funds and awareness of its mission of helping women achieve their goal of creating a better life. Women may choose from an extensive array of work-suitable clothing, shoes, accessories and more. These…
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TOYTOPIA
January 12-April 28, 2019 Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History The Springfield Museums Springfield (MA)—Too cold to play outside? Come to the Springfield Museums. We are open and ready for lots of BIG play, BIG toys, and BIG fun! Toytopia—an exhibition featuring larger than life toys, hands-on play, and immersive learning—opens Saturday, January…
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Workforce Training Courses Announced for January
Certified Nurse Assistant Plus Program starts in January SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Seats are still available the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Plus Program, which begins Jan. 7 at Springfield Technical Community College. Classes are held four days a week, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The seven-week, 140-hour program takes place between Jan. 7 and Feb. 22. Students…
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Yolanda Lenzy, MD, Local Dermatologist is Getting to the Root of Hair Loss
The Greater Springfield Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is hosting a book signing event on January 26, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm at the Art for the Soul Gallery located in downtown Springfield at 1500 Main Street. The acclaimed featured author will be Dr. Yolanda Lenzy, Clinical Director and Owner of Lenzy Dermatology located in…
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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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