These 10 Counties Have The Healthiest People In All Of Massachusetts Hampshire and Franklin counties make the list of having the healthiest people in Massachusetts based on longevity and quality of life. Check out the article here:
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/healthy-cities-ma/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=massachusetts&utm_campaign=newsletter [continue reading]
Archive for Health and Wellness
Hiring: Job Coach – Prospect Meadow Farm
Jan
21
2020
JOB COACH- Prospect Meadow Farm- Hatfield
Are you ready to help people and make a difference? Then consider what career opportunities ServiceNet has to offer! We are seeking a full-time Job Coach to work at Prospect Meadow Farm in Hatfield. This therapeutic farm program works with people with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and [continue reading]
Are you ready to help people and make a difference? Then consider what career opportunities ServiceNet has to offer! We are seeking a full-time Job Coach to work at Prospect Meadow Farm in Hatfield. This therapeutic farm program works with people with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and [continue reading]
Rural Public Health: A Path Forward | Greenfield | October 18
Oct
16
2019
Rural Public Health: A Path Forward Friday, October 18, 11:30am-3:30pmJohn W. Olver Transit Center, 12 Olive St, Greenfield, MA
Facebook event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/485252538956139/
The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health will hold an oversight hearing to review the public health and health care findings and recommendations of the [continue reading]
Classrooms: Amherst educator named teacher champion for district gardening program
Sep
26
2019
By SCOTT MERZBACH, Staff Writer, Daily Hampshire Gazette, September 10, 2019 AMHERST — A program entering its fourth year that shows Amherst elementary school children how to dig in soil, watch plants grow and get pleasure from being outdoors also has another benefit — it teaches them about where their food comes from.
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Food Is Public Health Oversight Hearing | Greenfield | September 27
Sep
23
2019
Food Is Public Health Oversight Hearing Friday, September 27, 1:00-4:00pmGreenfield Community College, 1 College Dr, Greenfield, MA
Facebook event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/401926900449338/
“Please join us for an oversight hearing on the impact of food insecurity and inequitable access to nutritious food on public health.
Experts on the food [continue reading]
Cooling Centers Information for July 19-21 Heat Wave
Jul
19
2019
With the dangerously high heat starting today through Sunday, here is information about cooling centers that are open around the Valley during this time. Easthampton: Public Safety Complex, 32 Payson Avenue, open from 12noon-8pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Easthampton residents can call 527-4200 ext. 48 to request a ride there. No activities will be [continue reading]
What to Know About Poison Wild Parsnip
Jun
26
2019
I’ve been seeing more poison parsnip (also known as wild parsnip, an invasive species) when driving along Route 9 in the Hilltowns. Its already prevalent in New York and Vermont. This plant contains oil that reacts with sunlight and can cause severe blistering burns.
This article give useful information about how to identify this [continue reading]
This article give useful information about how to identify this [continue reading]
Be on the look out for Poison Parsnip
Jun
26
2019
I’ve been seeing more poison parsnip (also known as wild parsnip, an invasive species) when driving along Route 9 in the Hilltowns. Its already prevalent in New York and Vermont. This plant contains oil that reacts with sunlight and can cause severe blistering burns.
Giant Hogweed is a relative of this plant and also [continue reading]
Giant Hogweed is a relative of this plant and also [continue reading]
A Bad Tick Season in Massachusetts and New England
Jun
6
2019
Unfortunate news: its a bad tick season so stay safe out there and learn about how you can protect yourself.
If you do end up with Lyme Disease or other tick-borne illnesses, the Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. of Northampton, MA is a great local resource for support.
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If you do end up with Lyme Disease or other tick-borne illnesses, the Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. of Northampton, MA is a great local resource for support.
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Free Fitness in the Park | Northampton
Jun
4
2019
Starting this evening and through the summer, free fitness classes in Pulaski Park, Northampton and Florence Fields. [continue reading]