Living in the Pioneer Valley
...New York is a three-hour drive, and Bradley International Airport is just 40 minutes south. Meanwhile, Amtrak’s Vermonter train line now links the city with New York and Burlington, VT. Want to Learn More? Visit these websites for more information on Northampton and the surrounding area: www.visithampshirecounty.com www.explorenorthampton.com www.northamptonma.gov www.onlyinyourstate.com... READ MORE
Art Galleries
December in the Galleries The following artists will be exhibiting in the galleries at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and at 22 Atwood Drive: NORTH GALLERY Elisa Lanzi, Eddas Sigurdardottir, Rhea Banker Seeing Far/Seeing Wide Elisa Lanzi, Artist and Poet lanzielisa@gmail.com Elisa Lanzi is a visual artist and now and again poet... READ MORE
Tips to Prepare for Winter Weather
...• (Non-perishable) food and water (especially if you’re far out from populated areas) Preparedness and Safety Information Safety and preparedness tips for extreme cold: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/extreme-cold-safety-tips Winter storm preparedness and safety information: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/winter-storm-safety-tips Safe winter driving tips: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/safe-winter-driving-tips Winter safety tips for pets: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/winter-pet-safety-tips Power outage preparedness and safety information: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/power-outage-safety-tips... READ MORE
CDH joins Alternative Quality Contract; Drops prices
...Blue Shield of Massachusetts (www.bluecrossma.com) was founded 74 years ago and is now the largest private health plan in the state, providing coverage to nearly 3 million members. BCBSMA believes in working with physicians, hospitals, employers and the broader community to provide quality, affordable health care in Massachusetts. Blue Cross... READ MORE
The Joint Commission Names CDH a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures
...General Hospital to deliver comprehensive cancer care. Cooley Dickinson’s vision is to make the mid-Pioneer Valley the nation’s model healthy community, able to provide local access to the most advanced clinical treatments in a caring and neighborly setting. Learn more at www.cooley-dickinson.org. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.qualitycheck.org.... READ MORE
Journey Home Singers
...https://www.cooleydickinson.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Journey-Home-Song_Love-Call-Me-Home.mp3 https://www.cooleydickinson.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Journey-Home-Song_My-Peace-I-Leave-You.mp3 Volunteering with Journey Home If you are interested in joining Journey Home, you are welcomed to visit our practices to learn more about our approach. Sensitivity to the sacred time preceding death, musical ability, and availability to come when needed are necessary components for any singing volunteer. Acceptance... READ MORE
Cooley Dickinson nurse honored at the one hundred, a celebration of hope in the cancer community
...exceptional nursing care. And it’s that commitment that led to Madelyn’s selection as one of the 2015 one hundred honorees who are changing the fight against cancer and inspiring others to take action. Read more about the award here: https://www.theonehundred.org/honorees/madelyn-breen-rn-bsn-ocn/ In addition, Breen received the Massachusetts Nursing Association’s Clinical Excellence... READ MORE
Cooley Dickinson Earns βLGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaderβ Designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
...14 in the Commonwealth – to earn the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation. According to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 906 healthcare facilities actively participated in the 2022 HEI survey and 496 of those earned an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation. “We are here for all patients no matter who... READ MORE
Brightening Winter Nights to Support Cooley Dickinson Programs
Lighting Ceremony Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 19, 4:30 pm NORTHAMPTON – The trees in the Healing Garden at Cooley Dickinson Hospital will again be aglow this late fall and winter with lights remembering and honoring friends, family and neighbors. Through a donation of $15 or more per individual, community members... READ MORE
Trees of Love and Thanksgiving: Lighting the Way for 20 Years
...community. Through a donation of $15 or more per individual, community members can designate a light in honor or in memory of someone or an organization during the annual Trees of Love and Thanksgiving fundraising initiative. This drive is sponsored by the Friends of Cooley Dickinson and the Pastoral Care... READ MORE