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Springfield Needle Exchange with Liz Whynott

Springfield Needle Exchange with Liz Whynott

by NEPM | Dec 11, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Like many health care workers, Liz Whynott—the Director of HIV Health and Prevention at Tapestry Health—has observed a disturbing trend in recent years. The opioid epidemic has meant a rise in IV drug use, shared needles, and spikes in Hepatitis C, which can destroy...
HCC Receives Grant for Opioid Abuse Counseling

HCC Receives Grant for Opioid Abuse Counseling

by NEPM | Dec 3, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Holyoke Community College is the lead partner for a $1.6 million-dollar federal grant to help train Pioneer Valley community health workers in addiction and substance abuse disorders. HCC and other partners will train students in class and on-site at community health...
Training Civilians to Administer Life-Saving Narcan

Training Civilians to Administer Life-Saving Narcan

by NEPM | Nov 28, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs

Narcan is credited with saving countless lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. First responders—like police officers, firefighters, and paramedics—are increasingly carrying the lifesaving drug, and there is a push to make Narcan available to civilians...
Hampden County First Responders Narcan Grant

Hampden County First Responders Narcan Grant

by NEPM | Nov 21, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The number of first responders carrying prescription opioid overdose antidote Nalaxone (also known as Narcan) is increasing. A recently announced a Narcan Grant will make the antidote available to all first responders in Hampden County. Though critics claim it enables...
West Springfield CARE Coalition Provides Addiction Resources

West Springfield CARE Coalition Provides Addiction Resources

by NEPM | Sep 24, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Residents in West Springfield, like in many other communities, have been working together to combat the opioid crisis. The West Springfield CARE Coalition offers several different programs to help educate to community about substance abuse. CARE Coalition has received...
Opioid Abuse Family Support Group in Western Mass.

Opioid Abuse Family Support Group in Western Mass.

by Geoffrey Oldmixon | Aug 29, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Opioid Crisis: A Community Dialogue Resources, Show Segments

The opioid epidemic has affected each community throughout western New England, from the inner city to the suburbs. Substance abuse can destroy families and often leave parents with feelings of guilt and shame as well as confusion as to how best help a child. The...
The State We’re In: June 2018 Reporters’ Roundtable

The State We’re In: June 2018 Reporters’ Roundtable

by NEPM | Jun 15, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

This week on “The State We’re In,” MassLive reporter Shannon Young, New England Public Radio (NEPR) reporter Adam Frenier, and Matt Szafranski, Editor & Founder of Western Mass. Politics & Insight, join host Carrie Saldo for a lively...
Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi on New Opioid Treatment Centers

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi on New Opioid Treatment Centers

by NEPM | Jun 11, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Last year alone, more than 21,000 people died of opioid misuse. To combat this epidemic, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi has made opening two new opioid treatment centers a priority for his department. The Stonybrook Stabilization and Treatment Centers opening in...
Sen. Eric Lesser on Re-Authorizing Narcan Bulk Purchase Fund

Sen. Eric Lesser on Re-Authorizing Narcan Bulk Purchase Fund

by NEPM | May 1, 2018 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Two years after the Massachusetts legislature created a Narcan bulk purchase fund to subsidizes first responders’ purchases of the overdose antidote naloxone, the trust has run out of money. Now, some lawmakers are calling not only for an infusion of cash for...
West Springfield Family Opioid Tragedy

West Springfield Family Opioid Tragedy

by NEPM | May 29, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Opioid Crisis: A Community Dialogue Resources, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The opioid epidemic has touched every community in Massachusetts, leaving families with unimaginable heartache and questions: what if, and why. As we continue our coverage of this crisis on WGBY, correspondent Carolee McGrath and videographer Dave Fraser share the...
The ACA Repeal and the Fight Against Opioid Addiction

The ACA Repeal and the Fight Against Opioid Addiction

by NEPM | Apr 17, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Opioid Crisis: A Community Dialogue Resources, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Dr. Peter Friedman, Chief Research Officer for Baystate Medical Center, discusses the negative impact he sees repealing the ACA having on the fight against opioid...
Dr. Robert Roose on the Opioid Crisis

Dr. Robert Roose on the Opioid Crisis

by NEPM | Nov 21, 2016 | Health & Fitness, Opioid Crisis: A Community Dialogue Resources, Public Affairs

Dr. Robert Roose, Chief Medical Officer & Vice President of Addiction and Recovery Services at Mercy Medical Center, gives Carolee McGrath an update on the ongoing opioid crisis in 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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