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17th Annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon
Change Heroes Needed For 17th Annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital, March 6-7 SPRINGFIELD – Baystate Children’s Hospital and 94.7 WMAS are looking for Change Heroes to help kick off fundraising efforts in advance of this year’s 17th annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon, which will be broadcast live from Baystate Medical Center on March 6-7.…
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Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery
Features Quilt Designs by Fiber Artist Dindga McCannon SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – In celebration of Black History Month in February, the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at Springfield Technical Community College presents Dindga McCannon’s elaborate and colorful quilt designs. The Philadelphia-based artist’s work highlights the many women of color who have made significant contributions to the history of African-Americans.…
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Lena Horne Black Heritage Forever stamp
The official icon of the 2018 Black History Month observance is the Lena Horne Black Heritage Forever stamp just announced by the U.S. Postal Service. NEW YORK — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrates the life and legacy of Lena Horne as the 41st honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series during a first-day-of-issue ceremony…
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Baystate Health Announces Visitor Restrictions
To Protect Patients Due To Rise in Flu Cases SPRINGFIELD, January 29, 2018 – In order to protect its patients from the influx of flu virus currently circulating in the region, Baystate Health has adopted changes to its Visitors Policy to provide the safest environment possible for patients, visitors and staff during the flu season.…
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Westfield State University to host RN to BSN information session
WESTFIELD, MA —The College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE) at Westfield State University will hold an information session for the RN to BSN program on Thursday, February 22 at 6 p.m. in the Dr. Nettie M. Stevens Science and Innovation Center, room 118. The program is now offered at three locations: Westfield State University,…
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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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