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Body Monitoring Smart Fabric Developed at UMass Amherst

Body Monitoring Smart Fabric Developed at UMass Amherst

by NEPM | Jan 2, 2019 | Health & Fitness, Innovation, Science & Environment, Show Segments

The next generation of wearable activity sensors may not be strap-on devices like a Fit Bits or Apple Watches, but rather smart fabric. The smart threads or fabric patches would be sewn into clothing and offer instant, continuous monitoring of body movement. The smart...
Changes to Medical Feeding Tube Standards

Changes to Medical Feeding Tube Standards

by NEPM | Dec 19, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Around half a million Americans are not able to eat normally and rely on a feeding tube for their nutritional needs. For years, pre-made formulas like Ensure were the standard – but lately, it’s become more popular to puree solid foods. New recommendations mean...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Warning Signs in Infants

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Warning Signs in Infants

by NEPM | Dec 18, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV is a respiratory virus that cause cold like symptoms. RSV can be especially dangerous for infants. Dr. Michael Klatte, Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist at Baystate Children’s Hospital, joined Carolee McGrath to explain the...
BPA Health Risks with UMass Professor Laura Vandenberg

BPA Health Risks with UMass Professor Laura Vandenberg

by NEPM | Nov 27, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Experts from the Endocrine Society were taken by surprise earlier this year when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declared the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) safe for consumers. BPA is sometimes added to plastics and has been found to interfere with...
Diabetes Awareness with Baystate Medical’s Dr. Chelsea Gordner

Diabetes Awareness with Baystate Medical’s Dr. Chelsea Gordner

by NEPM | Nov 20, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. According the CDC, 30 million Americans live with diabetes, including a growing number of children and teens. Dr. Chelsea Gordner, an endocrinologist from Baystate Medical Center, joined Carloee McGrath in studio  for a...
Macular Degeneration Treatments with Dr. Andrew Lam

Macular Degeneration Treatments with Dr. Andrew Lam

by NEPM | Oct 10, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Innovation, Show Segments

Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in older Americans. There’s no cure for the condition, and no treatment for its most common form, which accounts for 85 percent of cases. Carrie Saldo spoke with Dr. Andrew Lam, a Macular Degeneration...
Disparities in Alzheimer’s Patient Care

Disparities in Alzheimer’s Patient Care

by NEPM | Sep 25, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

More than 100,000 people in Massachusetts are believed to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. In the next decade, that number is expected to increase by more than 25 percent, putting a strain on resources for Alzheimer’s patient care. As Connecting Point’s Tina Martin...
Improving Healthcare for Veterans in Central and Western Mass.

Improving Healthcare for Veterans in Central and Western Mass.

by Geoffrey Oldmixon | Aug 31, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

A $1.1 million grant will go toward improving relations between the local VA and outside providers. Dr. Kristin Mattocks, associate chief of staff of research and education at the Veterans Administration Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds,...
A Culture of Encouragement at CrossFit Wingman

A Culture of Encouragement at CrossFit Wingman

by Geoffrey Oldmixon | Aug 29, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

“As iron sharpens iron” is the motto at CrossFit Wingman in Agawam, Mass. Co-owner Aaron Zanchi believes this is why the gym is one of a kind — not only do you become fit, but you also build friendships with people from all walks of life. CrossFit Wingman promotes a...
Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman on Living With Lyme Disease

Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman on Living With Lyme Disease

by NEPM | Aug 1, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Lyme Disease—it’s difficult to diagnose, can strike silently, and affects many here in Western New England. Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman contributed to the book, “The Waiting Room: Invisible Voices of Lyme Disease,” documenting her experience with the...
Springfield Children at Higher Risk for Asthma

Springfield Children at Higher Risk for Asthma

by NEPM | Jul 10, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Springfield children are being hit hard by asthma, with more than one in five of the city’s kids suffering from the condition. Kids in western Mass’s largest city are also twice as likely to wind up in the ER due to asthma symptoms.   Why are Springfield...
Massachusetts Alzheimer’s and Dementia Act

Massachusetts Alzheimer’s and Dementia Act

by NEPM | Jun 21, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

The Massachusetts Alzheimer’s and Dementia Act, a new bill before the Massachusetts Senate, seeks to improve care for patients affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Mike Belleville, who was diagnosed with dementia five years ago at age 52, and Daniel Zotos, the...
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    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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