On a sunny day this past June, Laconia Fennell, midwife-in-training, and I went to the Springfield homes of two of our clients for their final postpartum appointments. We, the midwives, documented the newborn’s vitals: weight, heart rate, respirations, fontanelles, length. We checked in about feeding schedules and diapering and whether there were challenges with sleeping…

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.…

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:

Western Massachusetts Black Nurses Association (WMBNA), founded in 1994, will celebrate their 30th Anniversary on May 4th, 2024, with the theme entitled, “Celebrating 30 years of Nursing Leadership”. The keynote address will be given by Dr. Linda Thompson, DrPH, MPH, RN, FAAN. Dr. Thompson is Westfield State University’s 21st president. The Master of Ceremonies for…