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Your Questions Answered on the COVID-19 Vaccine
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Now there is really something to celebrate this holiday season when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC – after the FDA’s decision on Friday (Dec. 11, 2020) to grant emergency authorization for the coronavirus vaccine – has formally signed off on a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
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Mastering the Art of Self-care in 2021
By Nicole Blais A part of me wished that the New Year’s arrival would somehow miraculously erase all of the woes of 2020. Unfortunately, that is not how the real world works and we are still wedged between reality and memories of a world pre COVID-19. HCS has continued to provide services to children…
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Wellness, fitness and women leadership highlighted at STCC events
Wellness, fitness and women leadership highlighted at STCC events SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College will host a wellness and fitness retreat and an event featuring women leaders on Nov. 18 and 19 at 12:15 p.m. The free virtual online Zoom events are open to the community as well as STCC students, faculty and…
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Stop the Spread – Tapestry to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing
Springfield, MA – Tapestry will provide free COVID-19 testing in Agawam and Springfield as part of the Massachusetts Stop the Spread testing initiative. Testing will be drive-through, free, and available for both asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals. Testing will be done via a nasal swab and results will be available within 48 hours. Appointments and pre-registration…
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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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