New addiction treatment center opens in Springfield

SaVida Health (formerly known as Experience Wellness Centers), a leader in outpatient treatment for opioid and alcohol addiction in Massachusetts and Virginia, is pleased to announce that it is expanding its services into Vermont.

Robert Crego named executive director of Southern Vermont AHEC

The Board of Directors of the Springfield-based Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center announced that Robert Crego was named Southern Vermont AHEC’s executive director, succeeding Marty Hammond upon her retirement at the end of October 2018.

Introductory workshop in crystal and stone healing

An introductory workshop about crystal and stone healing and wisdom will be offered Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at 368 River St., Suite 110, Springfield, Vt. Participants will learn techniques to engage in respectful relationships with rocks, stones, and crystals and also how to find and empower your own personal healing stone.

Resilience: the Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope

The Springfield Town Library presents a program on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. for viewing and discussion of the film Resilience.

“Healing: The Transformative Imagery of Art” opens at the Great Hall

The last time you were sick, what made you feel better? Snuggling under a warm handmade quilt? Looking at a beautiful landscape? Focusing on a soothing image to calm and center your mind? As part of its 105th anniversary celebration, Springfield Hospital is exploring the powerful effects of art on health.

Art and healing at Springfield’s Great Hall

From the rustle of conversation to the colorful tables of hors d’oeuvres, the Great Hall at 100 River Street was the perfect backdrop for the “Healing: The Transformative Imagery of Art” exhibit opening Thursday night.

$25,000 Coverys grant supports pharmacist at SMCS Rapid Access Clinic

Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation in Boston recently awarded a $25,000 grant to Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS). The grant supports an innovative new concept to include pharmacist consultation services as a component of its Rapid Access Clinic.

Health Center launches Mamava Lactation Pod

Springfield Medical Care Systems, MVP Healthcare, Mamava, and Konrad Prefab came together Wednesday, Aug. 15 for the ribbon cutting of the first Mamava Lactation Pod in Springfield. Springfield Health Center is the first federally qualified health center in Vermont to open a lactation pod.

Emergency blood donor drive

An American Red Cross blood drive will take place in Springfield, and organizers are putting out the call for more donors, citing urgent need.

MVP Health Care, Mamava, Konrad Prefab donate first lactation pod

A freestanding lactation pod is now installed at Springfield Health Center, thanks to the generous contributions of MVP Health Care, Mamava, and Konrad Prefab.

Springfield Hospital to open human milk bank

Springfield Hospital will open a new human milk depot on Tuesday, July 10. The new program is part of a partnership with the Mother's Milk Bank Northeast organization.

West Nile virus found in Springfield

Five mosquito pools in Springfield tested positive for West Nile virus last week as the state faces an appeal on a decision that allows chemicals to be sprayed.

Wellness workshops at Edgar May

When the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center decided to create an entire department focused around healthy living, we had a general strategy to help our community be healthier. This four step process includes: why, learn, apply, and thrive. This seemingly simple four step process would help create the roadmap one might follow on their own wellness journey to discover their best self.

Mosquitoes in Springfield test positive for West Nile

Mosquitoes in Springfield, Vt., have tested positive for the West Nile virus, Vermont Health Department officials announced this morning.

The gift of mother’s milk

Ashley Bielarski’s baby is 2 years old, but Bielarski still pumps breastmilk every day. Bielarski, 32, works 12-hour shifts as a nurse at Springfield Hospital. She pumps milk during her lunch hour. She freezes whatever her baby doesn’t need and then donates it.

Springfield Elks hold annual Drug Awareness poster contest.

Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 recently held their annual Drug Awareness poster contest with the theme being, “Hero’s”. All third, fourth and fifth grade students at Union Street School participated.

Video: The Wellness Series- Lifestyle Medicine

Springfield Medical Care Systems' Chief of Practice Operations Joshua Dufresne speaks with Lifestyle Medicine physician Dr. Scott Durgin about the growing discipline and movement in medical care. (26 minutes)

Springfielders explore wellness, inside and out during Wellness Week

More than 30 presentations available during Springfield’s first Wellness Week. In addition to traditional topics such as diet and exercise, workshops and lectures covered a spectrum of wellness issues including health benefits of volunteering, financial health, community dialogue with high schoolers, emergency planning, and spiritual health.

Kick Butts Day aims to get Vermonters to quit

Eighteen Vermont schools joined high schools around the country in honoring National Kick Butts Day on Wednesday.

New York to be first state to require mental health education in schools

In July, New York will become the first state in the U.S. to require all schools to incorporate mental health education into their curriculum.

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Video: Prince Ea with the one minute a day way to better mental health

Imagine if every public school taught classes on mindfulness, and how to deal with rejection, depression, anxiety and loneliness. And imagine if these classes were mandatory like Science or Social Studies.