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A Faithful Response to Reproductive Choice
By Rev. Catharine A. Cummings As an ordained faith leader, I value the constitutional and human rights of all people. I respect a person’s religious liberty, which allows each individual to practice their own faith tradition freely and lawfully. Just as I value a person’s right to choose their own faith and religious practices, I…
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African Americans and Heart Disease, Stroke
Submitted by Mary Ann Burns, Communications Director, American Heart Association Heart disease is the No. 1 killer for all Americans, and stroke is also a leading cause of death. As frightening as those statistics are the risks of getting those diseases are even higher for African Americans. The good news is, African Americans can improve…
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Surviving the Winter Season with Diabetes
SPRINGFIELD – The winter season is a wonderful time to venture into the great outdoors for a refreshing walk in the pristine landscape or to enjoy a spontaneous snowball fight. But winter can be tricky for people with diabetes to navigate. “With some advanced planning and preparation, you can enjoy the winter season without compromising…
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Are You Prepared for the Holiday Season as COVID-19 Continues?
What you need to do when sharing holiday meals, attending parties, shopping and traveling – #1 get vaccinated SPRINGFIELD – Home for the holidays? Last year, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spent Thanksgiving home alone with his wife minus their two daughter who lived in disparate parts…
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Springfield Birth Options The Fourth Trimester: Rejuvenation and Healing after Birth
By Kristin Brennan, a Springfield resident and homebirth midwife There was a huge snowstorm the night of my third son’s birth in our home on January 26, 2009. For the next few days, as children throughout Springfield stayed home from school and the plows worked to clear the streets, I cuddled up with my newborn…
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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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