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Baystate Mary Lane Hospital to sponsor second Paramedic Training Program in 2012
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February 02, 2012: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital will once again partner with Donald Benoit, EMT-P I/C of Quality EMS Educators and offer a second Paramedic Training Course to be held at the hospital in the summer/fall of 2012.
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Keeping your New Year resolution all year long
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January 26, 2012: A New Year, a new you. Many begin a new year by making resolutions to improve their health. The fact is four out of five people who made New Year’s resolutions will eventually break them; a third won’t even make it to the end of January. Often even with the best of intentions, many goals get put aside as the month passes.
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Vitamins and Nutrition lecture offered to area women
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January 26, 2012: It’s a New Year! Are you focusing on eating right, exercising, and taking your vitamins this year?
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Destination Rehabilitation
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January 19, 2012: What does a high school soccer player, a retired school principal who loves to play tennis, and a loyal Red Sox fan have in common?
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Dr. Morris Leibowitz to present Advanced Toxicology in January
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January 19, 2012: – Emergency Room physician, Dr. Morris Leibowitz will kick off the Baystate Mary Lane Hospital 2012 EMT Continuing Education program as he presents Advanced Toxicology on Wednesday, January 25 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The lecture will be held in the Main Conference Room located on the 2nd floor of the hospital and is open to area EMTs, Intermediates and Paramedics.
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Aphasia Conversation Group to begin meeting in January
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December 28, 2011: Ware, MA (December 23, 2011) - A Conversation Group for people with aphasia will begin meeting at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in January. The group will provide a supportive meeting place for people with aphasia to socialize and share their communication challenges and strategies.
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Label Reading to be topic for January Diabetes Support Group meeting
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December 21, 2011: Labels are required by the federal government on all packaged and processed food, said Alicia Walter, MS RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. But buyer beware, often what is on the front of the package is designed to get the product in our shopping carts. Reading the nutritional label on the back of the product is the best way to make healthy food choices while you are shopping.
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Baystate Mary Lane Hospital’s Echocardiography Lab Receives Accreditation
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December 20, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital announces that its echocardiography lab has been awarded a two-year term of accreditation from the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).
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EMS Training impacts area communities
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December 13, 2011: For many, the sound of the ambulance siren is a warning that something is wrong. At the same time, the sound of sirens can be comforting because it means help is on the way.
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Physician’s offer monthly training to area Emergency Medical Technicians
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December 13, 2011: The Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Continuing Education Program has released its schedule of classes to be held for the 2012 year.
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Smart and Safe Snow Removal
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December 07, 2011: Ware, MA (December 7, 2011) - With winter now upon us, soon many will be shoveling snow to clear their sidewalks and driveways. While most people recognize that snow shoveling is very hard work, and can put severe stress on your heart, fewer people recognize the stress and strain that it also places on your back.
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Maintain your health during the Holiday Season
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December 06, 2011: With the holiday season upon us, it is important to continue to monitor our health, especially with the stress of holiday shopping and all its activities.
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Baystate Mary Lane Hospital to host December Blood Drive
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November 18, 2011: This holiday season give the greatest gift of all, the gift of life. The community is invited to participate in an upcoming blood drive to be held Monday, December 12, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital on the Baystate Health Blood Donor Mobile. The bloodmobile will be parked in the hospital’s North (visitors) parking lot, located at 85 South Street in Ware.
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Dr. Gutterman to present to EMS providers in November
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November 18, 2011: As part of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital’s (BMLH) monthly continuing education program for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, Dr. Jeffrey Gutterman will present will present Life Threatening Cardio-Thoracic Emergencies on Wednesday, November 30. This lecture will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Main Conference Room, located on the 2nd floor of the hospital.
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Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Announces Support Group Listing for 2011-2012
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November 18, 2011: Facing a major illness or stressful life change can be a daunting prospect. Support groups bring together people facing similar issues and can help them to cope better and feel less isolated by making connections with others facing similar challenges Baystate Mary Lane Hospital announces the 2011-2012 Support group listing:
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The Calm in Any Storm
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November 17, 2011: One of the true measures of an organization is how it deals with a crisis.
Clearly it takes more than an early season blizzard and power outage to slow us down. Baystate Mary Lane Hospital employees plowed through last weekend's snowstorm, covering extra shifts to ensure their hospital was safe for patients and visitors.
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Baystate Mary Lane Hospital receives Quality Achievement Award
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November 14, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Baystate Mary Lane Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.
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Funds from Ride for Randi Purchase Infusion Chair
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November 10, 2011: The oncology suite at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital has purchased a new infusion chair thanks to a generous donation made from the Ride for Randi Foundation.
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The Business of Giving - Shirley Batsie Memorial Rose Sale
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November 03, 2011: Once again Michele Lariviere, owner of Otto Florist and Gifts located on Main Street in Ware set out in September to conduct the 13th annual Shirley Batsie Memorial Rose Sale. The Rose Sale continues to further the vision of the late Shirley Batsie; to provide a lifeline of comfort for patients and families while at the hospital for their cancer treatment.
Despite seemingly never ending obstacles, Lariviere was determined to continue to hold the annual fundraiser which to date has raised over $200,000 in support of Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Mary Lane Hospital. This year’s Rose Sale raised $7745.
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Carbon Monoxide –Prevent CO poisoning by following a few life-saving tips
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November 02, 2011: The surprise Nor’easter and freezing cold weather that blanketed western Massachusetts, leaving many without power and living in cold homes for days, serves as a reminder of the risks of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning when trying to keep warm.
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Healthy Holiday Eating for Diabetics
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November 02, 2011: Tips for People with Diabetes and Others Trying To Eat Healthy During the Holiday Season - The Holiday season, it is quickly approaching. Many diabetics look ahead to the holiday season with mixed feelings, so much great food, but so many diet restrictions.
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Dr. Loke joins Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital.
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October 07, 2011: Chandravathi Loke, MD, faculty member of the Baystate Medical Practices Division of Hematology and Oncology has joined the medical staff providing care at the Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware.
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Community primary care physicians - your connection to good health
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October 07, 2011: Though there continues to be a shortage of primary care physicians across the nation, Dr. Muhammad Gul, Dr. Ronald Beauzile, Dr. Anuja Garg, and Dr. Mario Lysse, have no shortage of enthusiasm for primary care as a medical specialty
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Matthew R Brackman, MD, surgeon joins Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Staff
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September 28, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital welcomes general surgeon, Matthew R Brackman, MD to its Medical Staff.
Dr. Brackman brings a wealth of surgical and medical expertise to our hospital, he is a great addition to our medical staff,” said Dr. Mohammed Ahmed, Chief Medical Officer of BMLH and BH Eastern Region. “His training and experience will be a great asset to our patients who need emergency or routine surgical care as we continue our mission to meet the needs of patients in our community.”
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Restorative yoga classes to benefit breast cancer patients
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September 28, 2011: An eight-week restorative yoga class, designed for breast cancer patients will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning October 12 and continue through December 7, from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Classes will be held at The Centered Place Yoga Studio, located at 286 Bridge Street in Warren, and will be taught by co-owner, Nancy Nowak, R.Y.T., certified and registered yoga teacher and yoga therapist.
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Baystate Mary Lane Hospital recognized as Top Performer by Joint Commission
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September 16, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital was named one of the nation’s top performers on Quality Key Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.
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Baystate Mary Lane Hospital President to Retire
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September 16, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital’s president, Joan C. Sullivan announced her plans to retire at the end of this year. Citing her desire to start a new chapter in her life after 30 years in healthcare, Sullivan will step down from her leadership role at the community hospital later this fall.
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Baystate Mary Lane Hospital expands outpatient cardiology services, welcoming Drs. Cook and Marantz
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September 08, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital announces that Dr. James R. Cook and Dr. Thomas M. Marantz, are now providing outpatient non-invasive cardiology services as part of a growing multi-specially group. They will be providing cardiology care at Baystate Medical Practices-Quabbin Adult Medicine located at Suite 3 at the hospital.
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“Look Good……Feel Better” Program to be held at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
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September 01, 2011: The Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and the American Cancer Society will present “Look Good…Feel Better,” a free program for area women on Thursday, September 29 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 pm in the Main Conference Room.
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The Truth About PMS
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September 01, 2011: Dyanne Tappin, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist at Baystate Medical Practices-Mary Lane OB/Gyn providing a full range of gynecological and obstetric care to women of all ages shares expert advise on PMS and PMDD.
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Two New Hips, a Happy Outcome
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August 30, 2011: Susan Ledoux spent all day Monday in Boston helping her son move. “Seven months ago I could have never done this,” said Ledoux.
When Ledoux arrived for her first appointment with Dr. Joseph Lellman, orthopedic surgeon at BMP- Mary Lane Orthopedics, who specializes in total joint reconstruction at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, she was using a collection of items to navigate throughout the day including a cane, wheelchair, and a walker.
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Team Wloch Plans September 18 Cycling Event to Support Local Cancer Care
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August 11, 2011: Ed Wloch, EMT-P, a Paramedic for the Ware Fire Department and his wife Cindy have been a team for years. “29 years to be exact,” said Cindy Wloch. “And it was love at first sight!” Smiling as she reflects on Ed proposing over a competitive game of Pacman, many years ago. In addition to their longtime commitment to each other, Ed and Cindy share a love for their community and a passion for cycling.
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Dr. Mario Lysse, Primary Care Physician joins Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and Quabbin Adult Medicine
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August 08, 2011: Dr. Mario Lysse has joined the Baystate Medical Practice, Quabbin Adult Medicine as a primary care physician, providing care at both Quabbin Adult locations: 95 Sargent Street in Belchertown and at the practice located at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware.
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Diabetes A1C Champion Program to be held at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in September
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August 05, 2011: Alicia Walter, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitian and Nutrition Educator at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, will present the Hemoglobin A1C Champion Program on Wednesday, September 7, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
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Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Awarded Accreditation from the Joint Commission
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July 18, 2011: The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations recently conducted an accreditation survey of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the quality and safety of patient care and the safety of the environment in which care is provided.
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New Support Groups Offered at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
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July 15, 2011: Facing a major illness or stressful life change can be a daunting prospect. Support groups bring together people facing similar issues and can help them to cope better and feel less isolated by making connections with others facing similar challenges Camille St.Onge, LICSW, Oncology Social Worker at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital announces the follow new support groups have formed to support patients, family members, caregivers and friends experiencing a cancer diagnosis:
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Helping Families Move Toward a Healthy Life
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July 14, 2011: Childhood overweight and obesity is a significant health problem facing families today. Many parents feel overwhelmed by the problem and don’t know where to start.
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Exercise Tips That Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol
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July 08, 2011: There's a link between exercise and your cholesterol levels. Clinical Laboratory Scientist and avid runner John Olinski offers tips on how to lower your Cholesterol.
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Partnership results in new Bunker Gear Rack for Firefighters
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June 28, 2011: BMLH Engineering and Carpenter contribute effort to build a rack for Ware firefighter gear.
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Emergency Medical Technician Basic Training Program to begin at BMLH in September
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May 27, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital will partner Quality EMS Educators, Inc. to offer a Basic Emergency Medical Technical Program to be held at the hospital this fall. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-10:00 pm beginning September 27, 2011 and will include 150 hours of class time and 10 hours of observation time in the Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Emergency Room.
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BMLH CT Services Earn National Accreditation
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May 26, 2011: BMLH receives highest level accreditation of image quality and patient safety.
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Mary Lane Ob-Gyn Announces Extended Office Hours
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February 07, 2011: The practice will now offer early morning and evening appointments for the convenience of women with busy lifestyles.
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Girl Talk, When to Make That First Gyn Visit
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January 03, 2011: Mary Lane OB/GYN physicians recommend annual visits for young women 13 and up.
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Quabbin Pediatrics Joins Nationwide Study with the American Academy of Pediatrics
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April 20, 2010: Study tests the effectiveness of a program to improve pediatric office services by helping parents quit smoking and reducing children’s exposure to secondhand smoke.
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