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Increase in Suicide Rates with Baystate Medical Center’s Dr. Barry Sarvet

Increase in Suicide Rates with Baystate Medical Center’s Dr. Barry Sarvet

by NEPM | Jun 12, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The high-profile deaths of celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain has turned attention to a recent increase in suicide rates, especially among middle-aged adults. A report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that between 1999...
Survivor Journeys Cancer Survivorship 101 Workshop

Survivor Journeys Cancer Survivorship 101 Workshop

by NEPM | Jun 7, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Dr. Jay Burton is a primary care physician and a cancer survivor. After battling leukemia, he discovered there were not enough resources for people to help them after treatment, and established Survivor Journeys to fill that need. Survivor Journey is a non-profit...
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment for Depression

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment for Depression

by NEPM | May 23, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Dr. Piyush Johari discusses a new transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment for depression at Holyoke Medical Center with Carolee...
Recognizing Stroke Signs with Holyoke Medical Center RN Angela Smith

Recognizing Stroke Signs with Holyoke Medical Center RN Angela Smith

by NEPM | May 16, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is not only the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, but also a leading cause of long term disability according to the CDC. Medical professionals say strokes are preventable, but it is critical to know and recognize...
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

by NEPM | May 15, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects nearly 1.5 million people nationwide and over 28,000 Massachusetts residents, but few people have heard of the condition. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrom can have severe neurological effects,...
Preventing Tick-Borne Illness with Mercy Medical’s Dr. Lou Durkin

Preventing Tick-Borne Illness with Mercy Medical’s Dr. Lou Durkin

by NEPM | May 9, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

With springtime comes ticks, and with ticks comes the specter of Lyme disease. With their numbers on the rise this year, what can be done to protect against tick-borne illness? Mercy Medical Center’s Dr. Lou Durkin joined Carrie Saldo in the studio to discuss...
Ajalee Claudio Defies Odds, Launches Be You Campaign

Ajalee Claudio Defies Odds, Launches Be You Campaign

by NEPM | Apr 24, 2018 | Show Segments, Social Issues

The Claudio family is no stranger to doctors’ visits and people telling them what isn’t possible. Their daughter, Ajalee has a medical condition called Arthrogryposis, which limits the mobility of her arms and legs and confines her to a wheelchair.  But, with endless...
Optometrists Weigh in on Link Between Screen Time and Nearsightedness

Optometrists Weigh in on Link Between Screen Time and Nearsightedness

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

It’s no secret that we are all on our phones all the time, but as we spend more and more tiny staring at the screen, our eyesight suffers,. Carolee McGrath spoke with optometrists Dr. David Momnie and Dr. Camille Latka to learn more about the link between screen time...
Holyoke Medical Center’s Elipse Balloon Clinical Trial

Holyoke Medical Center’s Elipse Balloon Clinical Trial

by NEPM | Mar 28, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

According to the CDC, more than one third of adults in America are obese. Obesity brings with it other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer. Holyoke Medical Center is participating in a new FDA-regulated clinical trial of the...
High School Football Player Aids CTE Researcher

High School Football Player Aids CTE Researcher

by NEPM | Mar 13, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Several month ago, researchers revealed that hits to the head, not just severe concussions, could trigger the degenerative brain disease known as CTE. This information was released in the hope that high school football players would take note of the impact blows to...
Flu Season in western Mass with Baystate Medical’s Dr. Daniel Skiest

Flu Season in western Mass with Baystate Medical’s Dr. Daniel Skiest

by NEPM | Mar 8, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

It has been a brutal flu season in Massachusetts and across the country. According to federal officials, more than 100 children died from flu-related illnesses this year, including a child in Massachusetts and three children in Connecticut. Carolee McGrath sat down...
Opioid Epidemic Update with Dr. Robert Roose

Opioid Epidemic Update with Dr. Robert Roose

by NEPM | Mar 7, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Last year, after two years of increases, opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts decreased by eight percent. Despite the overall drop, death rates among African Americans and Latinos increased, and it is difficult to tell if addiction rates have improved. Carrie Saldo...
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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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