“BIFF is honored to contribute to preserving the future of The Triplex,” said BIFF Board Chair Pat Fili-Krushel. “For two decades, our partnership has been essential to the growth of both organizations, and we’re excited to keep expanding, engaging, and connecting audiences through film.”
In a letter to the editor, MaryBeth Merritt writes: "Many mothers stop breastfeeding early if they lack help, time and privacy. When fathers, partners, families, employers and communities support new mothers, breastfeeding rates and duration increase."
Jonathan and Fatima’s success story today — car parked outside and apartment whose rent they pay on time and which comfortably houses a growing family — was made possible by the very hard work, and very long hours, of many people, coordinating their assistance among many local social service organizations.
"Recreational cannabis means that we are talking about cannabis. That’s a good thing. Young people are asking unsolicited questions, neighbors are talking to each other. ... We developed norms ... We’re starting to talk about what does safe use look like for adults? What is the norm?" --Chris Tucci, Railroad Street Youth Project deputy director
In his letter Dr. Everett Lamm writes: "In today’s health care environment, in nearly all medical settings and not just in rural areas, primary care medicine is increasingly provided by highly qualified nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work alongside physicians in a team setting."
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners conducts the only statewide survey of primary care patient experience in Massachusetts, with feedback from over 65,000 commercially insured patients across the state.
In his talk at Berkshire Money Management, Marcus Lemonis will address local business owners and economic leaders about looking toward the future of their companies and knowing what to do.
The grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration is part of a $396 million federal allocation, $12 million of which will be shared by 38 Massachusetts-based community health centers.
CHP provides the only OB-GYN practice south of Lenox and works closely with Fairview Hospital to provide maternity and women’s health care in the community. Fairview is a great place to practice with a midwifery model.
“Removing one more reason for citizens to give to organizations that help the poor, teach our children, fill our communities with art and music, and care for the sick tears at the fabric that holds our society together.”
--- Will Conklin, executive director of Greenagers
At CHP Family Services, a rich tapestry of offerings is aimed at helping families cope with challenging circumstances and develop relationships in the process.
MassHealth is restructuring its health care delivery system through the implementation of 17 accountable care organizations that are expected to cover nearly 900,000 MassHealth members effective March 2018.
Molly Rivest most recently worked as a primary care provider at UMass Memorial-Hahnemann Family Health Center in Worcester, specializing in women’s and adolescent health.
The town's proposed policy says the Police Department will treat undocumented citizens like everyone else and will not be an arm of ICE (the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency).
As interim CEO, Lia Spiliotes immersed herself not only in CHP’s day-to-day operation but also evaluated the overall organization and guided operational and strategic planning for the long-term health of CHP.
