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Your Health Doesn’t Take A Holiday
Part I – Improving your health and well-being by learning to manage stress SPRINGFIELD, MA – You’re health doesn’t take a holiday. Especially when it comes to stress – a normal physical response your body uses to protect itself for the daily changes faced in everyday life. The American Institute for Stress reports that…
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Mason Square Health Task Force
Join us for the Mason Square Health Task Force quarterly Community Check-Up on Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Mason Square Branch Library, 765 State St., Springfield. Learn tips on staying healthy and happy during the holiday season, get the latest CDC update on the Ebola outbreak, get information on a new…
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Information for Those Considering Double Mastectomy
While many women are opting to have a double mastectomy for early stage breast cancer, studies are beginning to show that the procedure is not linked to a lower risk of death than other options, such as breast-conserving therapy in conjunction with radiation. “This is a trend that we have seen here in Western Massachusetts. Many…
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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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