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Springfield Birth Options: The Importance of Doulas
In a birthing room in India, as my colleague once told me, sometimes it’s hard to tell who the midwife is. Young and old women surround the pregnant person – one bringing her teas, another arranging and cleaning the area, another nursing the laboring woman’s own 1-year-old infant, and others sitting in the corner praying.…
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STCC Dental Hygiene Clinic to offer free treatment for 2 months
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will offer free preventative treatment for children and adults in February and March. The clinic on the campus of STCC usually charges a nominal fee for services, but the college decided to waive fees for two months to help the community, many of whom are…
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Greater Springfield Senior Services Announces Assistance with COVID Vaccine Registration
Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. (GSSSI) is now assisting older adults with registering for the Covid-19 vaccine through the online registration portals. Interested parties should call GSSSI at 413-781-8800 (Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) to be connected to a highly trained, bilingual team of dedicated Information and Referral Specialists. Staff are…
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Is It Safe for Pregnant Women To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine?
Baystate creates decision aid for doctors and pregnant women to consult SPRINGFIELD, MA – Is it safe for pregnant women to get the coronavirus vaccine? That’s a question that two Baystate Medical Center doctors contemplated together recently – one a primary care physician at Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center, who is also board certified…
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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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