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SUMMARY:34th Annual Victim Rights Conference
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for law enforcement\, mental health professionals\, victim witness advocates\, physicians\, nurses\, psychologists and community providers and social workers.\nIn line with the theme for National Crime Victim’s Rights Week\, the 34th Annual Victim Rights Conference asks all of us-friends\, family members\, neighbors\, colleagues\, community leaders\, schools\, victim service providers\, criminal justice practitioners\, and health professionals-how can we help those who experience crime.\nBy focusing on survivor experience and best practice\, we ask participants to reflect on whether they are creating safe environments for survivors to be able to share their stories\, are their agencies trauma-informed and are they familiar with services available in the community. Time will be specifically allotted for participants to share resources and the services they provide.\nBy participating in this conference participants will learn how to offer support\, services\, and hope to those who have been impacted by crime.\nAvailable credit:5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™5.50 ANCC Contact Hours5.50 APA American Psychological Association5.50 ASWB Continuing Education Credit(s)5.50 IPCE Credit Hour(s)5.50 NBCC
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/34th-annual-victim-rights-conference/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T163000
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SUMMARY:The Balancing Act
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 10\, 4:30-6 pm. \nIn-Person Event \nBaystate Health Education Center\, 361 Whitney Ave\, second entrance to the building\, Holyoke\, MA \nDo you have a fear of falling? Have you ever been told you are slightly off balance? Join Baystate Rehabilitation Care experts from Baystate Rehabilitation Care\, Neuro-Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists\, including Jaines Andrades\, NP\, Baystate Trauma Services\, and Diana Chung-Edwards MSN\, RN\, Baystate Medical Center\, Injury Prevention Trauma Program\, for an interactive event on fall prevention. Each attendee will receive: discussion about individual risk factors with a physical therapist; instructions for specific exercises to improve balance; information about environmental safety and equipment with occupational therapist that may help prevent falls; a falls-prevention checklist and prevention strategies; and information about the types of fall injuries. Wear comfortable clothing. Space is limited.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-balancing-act/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023221
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SUMMARY:All About Women's Sexual Desire
DESCRIPTION:ALL ABOUT WOMEN’S SEXUAL DESIRE\n\n\nMonday\, March 18\, 6-7 pm \nA woman’s sexual desire is complex and can fluctuate for many reasons such as hormonal changes\, stress\, relationship trouble\, etc. Join Kelly Tull\, WHNP\, Baystate OB/GYN Group Inc.\, for a discussion about sexual desire in women. Topics will include what is low sexual desire\, what contributes to low sexual desire in women\, as well as non-pharmacologic and\npharmacologic treatments for low sexual desire.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/all-abouyt-womens-sexual-desire/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023221
CREATED:20240301T134934Z
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SUMMARY:OUT OF BREATH? IT COULD BE COPD
DESCRIPTION:OUT OF BREATH? IT COULD BE COPD\n\n\nWednesday\, March 13\, 2024\, 6-7 p.m. \nThere are many causes for shortness of breath including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)\, anxiety\, and being out of shape. Join Michele Hart\, RN\, Pulmonary Nurse Clinician\, Baystate Pulmonary Rehabilitation\, for a discussion about what can be done to help manage breathing\, increase stamina\, and decrease breathlessness.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/out-of-breath-it-could-be-copd/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023221
CREATED:20240213T192103Z
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SUMMARY:94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital! Learn more at https://bit.ly/bch2024\nTune in to 94.7 WMAS with the Kellogg Krew on Tuesday\, March 5\, and Wednesday\, March 6\, from 6 am to 6 pm to hear inspiring stories from patients\, families\, and medical team members who care for our pediatric patients.\nJoin us again for Radiothon at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! Stop by to join in the fun and make your donation from 6 am to 6 pm on March 5 or 6.\nFunds raised during Radiothon go directly to Baystate Children’s Hospital.\nDONATE:\nLearn more and donate online at https://bit.ly/bch2024\nCall 413-794-1111 to donate by phone between 6 am and 6 pm on March 5 & 6\nStop by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame between 6 am and 6 pm on March 5 & 6
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/94-7-wmas-radiothon-for-baystate-childrens-hospital/2024-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023221
CREATED:20240213T191445Z
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SUMMARY:Do This\, Not That\, To Avoid Falls
DESCRIPTION:DO THIS\, NOT THAT\, TO AVOID FALLS\n\n\nThursday February 29\, 2024\, 2-3 pm \nJoin the team from Baystate Rehabilitation Care\, Courtney Brown\, PT; Michelle Lantaigne\, OT; Erin Jarosz\, OT; and Diana Edwards-Chung\, MSN\, RN\, BMC Injury Prevention Coordinator\, for a discussion about the do’s and don’ts as well as practical home safety guidelines for preventing falls in the home.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/do-this-not-that-to-avoid-falls/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T130000
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SUMMARY:Ozempic\, Zepbound\, and More: Behavioral Interventions & Weight-Loss Medications For Heart Health
DESCRIPTION:With Michele Gortakowski\, MD – Endocrinologist and Kathryn Jobbins DO – Internist \nJoin a discussion about new medications and advances in medically assisted weight-loss as well as behavioral interventions that can improve weight-loss efforts.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/ozempic-zepbound-and-more-behavioral-interventions-weight-loss-medications-for-heart-health/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T190000
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CREATED:20240131T121912Z
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SUMMARY:Persistent Coughing
DESCRIPTION:A cough is a natural reflex to help clear and protect the airway. An occasional cough is normal\, and typically a cough will go away on its own but what if a cough lingers and lasts for weeks. Join Dr. Sybille Liautaud and Dr. O’Neil Green\, Pulmonary Critical Care\, Baystate Pulmonary Non-CF Bronchiectasis Clinic\, for a discussion about coughs that are the result of damaged airways\, non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis\, and non-tuberculosis myobacteria. Learn how they are diagnosed and treated.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/persistent-coughing/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023221
CREATED:20240131T121603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T121603Z
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SUMMARY:Medication Tips From the Pharmacist
DESCRIPTION:Medications continue to revolutionize medicine. But starting new medications\, taking over the counter medications\, or managing on-going medications can sometimes be challenging. Join Mark Heelon\, Pharm.D.\, Medication Safety Officer\, Baystate Health\, for a discussion on helpful medication management tips like what questions to ask your pharmacist\, bringing medications to the hospital\, properly administering medications to your child\, and other helpful medication management tips.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/medication-tips-from-the-pharmacist/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023221
CREATED:20240131T121257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T121257Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Menopause Transition
DESCRIPTION:The road to menopause can be long and winding\, with many women experiencing hot flashes and other bothersome symptoms for 7-10 years or more during the perimenopausal period. After menopause\, some symptoms related to hormonal changes may persist for life. Join Vanessa Ross\, CNM\, Menopause Society Certified Provider\, Baystate Midwifery and Women’s Health\, for a discussion about what is menopause\, what to expect and how to manage your symptoms.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/navigating-the-menopause-transition/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023221
CREATED:20240131T120834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T120940Z
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SUMMARY:Minimally Invasive\, Maximally Effective: New Technologies in the Cardiac Cath Lab
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insider’s view of the latest devices and innovations used in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab for procedures such as valve replacement\, stroke prevention\, and more.\nThis event is being held on-line as a webinar and also in-person at the Baystate Health Education Center\, 361 Whitney Ave\, 2nd Entrance\, Holyoke\, MA.\nPlease register using the corresponding registration link whether attending virtually or in-person. All other Heart & Vascular Events will be virtual.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/minimally-invasive-maximally-effective-new-technologies-in-the-cardiac-cath-lab/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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