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Backyard Music as a Route to Building Community Health and Self-Sufficiency
My decision to birth my babies in my Springfield home years ago flowed naturally from the other practices that my husband and I had committed to in our lives. We grew a lot of our own food, we sawed and chopped wood to heat our home, we biked everywhere instead of depending on a car.…
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Top 10 Tips for Healthy Grilling
Father’s Day is a time when many celebrate by firing up the grill for a great day of fun! Grilling can be a flavorful and easy way to enjoy delicious, healthy food. Here’s how:
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An Unsung Hero – I Sing for Him
One of my favorite songs by Sippie Wallace is: “Women Be Wise (Don’t Advertise Your Man).” When my husband, James J. Lescault, reads this article he’ll have a good laugh. As someone who has always worked behind the scenes, both nationally and locally, Jim prefers to stay out of the spotlight and mischievously reminds me…
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“Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You”
The envelope on the table is addressed to you. It caught your attention because – who, besides politicians, utilities, and creditors sends anything in the mail these days? Still, it was a nice surprise, no matter what, like a throwback or something. And like the new book, “Dear Black Girls” by A’Ja Wilson, every letter…
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Breaking News!!
LaTonia Monroe Naylor, Member of the School Committee, Host Press Conference in Response to Disparaging Remarks of School Officials When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 Time: 10:15 a.m. Location: Springfield City Hall, School Committee Chambers (2ndFloor) (Springfield, Massachusetts – June 5, 2024) It has been brought to my attention that two leaders of the Springfield Public…
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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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