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Alex and Ani commemorate Red Sox, Jimmy Fund partnership with bangle
BOSTON – Rhode Island-based lifestyle brand Alex and Ani has created an exclusive expandable wire bangle to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the historic partnership between the Boston Red Sox...
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Red Cross announces golf tournament scheduled for June 24
SPRINGFIELD – The 20th annual American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter Golf Tournament, sponsored by Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C., is scheduled for June 24 at Springfield Country ...
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Thousands of activists to participate in March Against Monsanto
CHICOPEE – On May 25, tens of thousands of activists around the world will unite to peacefully "March Against Monsanto" in an effort to get genetically modified organisms (GMOs) labeled so that ...
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CDC study finds Americans aren't getting enough sleep
SPRINGFIELD – Are you happy with the sleep you are getting each night?
If you listen to what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has to tell you, your answer would be "probably...
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Red Cross releases schedule for June blood drives
GREATER SPRINGFIELD – The American Red Cross will have several community blood drives during the month of June.
All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Blood donors a...
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Stroke Association offers tips for living life after stroke
SPRINGFIELD – Life after stroke is full of challenges. What was once a simple task may become overwhelming. The American Stroke Association offers tips for anyone who is dealing with the physica...
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Cooper joins Noble Family Practice Team
WESTFIELD – Noble Hospital has welcomed Ann C. Cooper, M.D., to its Family Practice team.
Cooper is Board Certified and specializes in Family Medicine and Primary Care. She will provide compre...
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ARCOA to host conference in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – The American Red Cross Overseas Association (ARCOA) will host its 64th Annual Conference May 17 to 19 at the Sheraton in downtown Springfield. ARCOA, whose members include men and ...
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Noble Hospital receives high safety scores
WESTFIELD – Noble Hospital was recognized with an "A" Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefit...
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