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Health Inequities in Communities of Color

Health Inequities in Communities of Color

by NEPM | Feb 12, 2021 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Even before the pandemic began last year, the topic of health and accessibility has been a primary concern. With the threat of COVID-19 ongoing, health inequities — especially among communities of color — have become an even more prominent issue.   Dr. Vanessa...
Medicare For All Viability with Prof. Jeannette Wicks-Lim

Medicare For All Viability with Prof. Jeannette Wicks-Lim

by NEPM | Aug 24, 2020 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Most 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates have made Medicare for All part of their campaign platforms. Senator Bernie Sander is perhaps the most vocal about his belief that universal health care should take the place of private insurance. Opponents of Medicare for...
Telehealth in the Hilltowns of Western Mass

Telehealth in the Hilltowns of Western Mass

by NEPM | Jul 30, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Rural community health centers in Massachusetts are facing financial, accessibility and staffing issues. This was true before new health and safety measures were implemented to stop the spread of COVID-19.   Telehealth is one of the ways rural health centers are...
Goggles for Docs Mobilize Ski Community to Fight COVID-19

Goggles for Docs Mobilize Ski Community to Fight COVID-19

by NEPM | Jul 22, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments

Jon Schaffer was born into the ski industry: he and his family own Berkshire East and Catamount Ski Areas, both in western Massachusetts. On March 28th, an email appeared in Schaffer’s inbox. This simple moment, he says, initiated a series of actions that galvanized...
Community Health Programs Offer Mobile Baby Check-ups

Community Health Programs Offer Mobile Baby Check-ups

by NEPM | Jun 9, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

The need for well-baby visits and immunizations doesn’t stop because of a pandemic. To keep families and little ones from visiting a hospital, Community Health Programs launched mobile baby check-up clinics in Berkshire County.   Connecting Point’s Brian Sullivan...
Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by NEPM | May 18, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

As the country grapples with the novel coronavirus, some expectant mother preparing for birth may be feeling anxious. Baystate Hospital is testing all admitted patients for COVID-19. But some mothers, worried about being separated from their newborns, are declining...
Seeking Emergency Care During the Pandemic

Seeking Emergency Care During the Pandemic

by NEPM | Apr 30, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

As we deal with the pandemic, there is concern that people suffering from illnesses requiring emergency care are too afraid to seek treatment. This fear jeopardizes their health even more. Carolee McGrath spoke with Dr. Niels Rathlev, Chair of the Emergency Department...
The State We’re In: ConnectorCare Card to Culture

The State We’re In: ConnectorCare Card to Culture

by NEPM | Jan 17, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Health care, including what it costs and how it works, has been a contentious issue during the national Democratic platform this primary season. While the candidates continue to debate those questions, Mass. Residents with state-sponsored health insurance now have a...
Case Management at Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires

Case Management at Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires

by NEPM | Sep 2, 2019 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments, Social Issues

Getting treatment for a medical condition can be tricky when outside factors impact a patient’s ability to act on a prescribe treatment. To help address this issue, many medical professionals use the case management approach. In case management, a patient’s...
Health Care Fee for Massachusetts Businesses

Health Care Fee for Massachusetts Businesses

by NEPM | Dec 26, 2018 | Economy, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Addressing rising health care costs is a challenge for politicians, families and businesses. In 2017, a passed to implement the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Supplement, a health care fee on businesses in Massachusetts. It’s designed to address the rising...
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...
Elderly Home Health Aide Shortage with Barton’s Angels

Elderly Home Health Aide Shortage with Barton’s Angels

by NEPM | Sep 4, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The United States is facing a home health aide shortage as demand grows for workers who provide care for the elderly, allowing them to stay in their homes. Home health workers perform essential tasks; from bathing and dressing to giving medication, to providing...
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    Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021

     
    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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