ATHOL — Have you been doing a lot of reading during your time at home? Do you miss talking to others about books?? Us too! So, we’re bringing the book discussion to you!
Robin Brz. is excited to host the Athol Public Library’s first virtual book discussion on Monday, April 27 at noon. At the meeting people will talk about what they have been reading and how they’ve been getting new things to read. It will also be a chance to check in, say hello and make plans for our May meeting. Join in using your computer, tablet, smartphone or landline telephone.
Click on the link to register and Robin will email the details. https://forms.gle/2siePk2r9tZkyZ299
Athol Primary Care receives Medicare Exemplary Provider Accreditation Status
ATHOL — Athol Primary Care located in the Hillis Building of Athol Hospital, received the Medicare-approved Exemplary Provider Accreditation Status, now joining Tully Family Medicine which holds the distinction as the first Rural Health Clinic in the state.
As a Rural Health Clinic, Athol Primary Care and Tully Family Medicine qualify to apply for specific rural federal grant opportunities, educational loan repayment programs for health care providers, and more, according to a press release.
Last week, Athol Primary Care took part in a virtual accreditation survey. The surveyor noted that “everything was perfect, and there were no deficiencies found,”
“Kudos to the entire Athol Primary Care team,” Andrew Patterson, vice president, Ambulatory Services, Heywood Healthcare and executive director of Heywood Medical Group, said in a prepared statement.
The Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) announced Fitchburg State University was granted reaffirmation of accreditation of the business and management programs offered through its Business Administration Department.
“This is another great example of our faculty’s commitment to a rich learning experience reinforced by the highest standards in the discipline,” said Fitchburg State Dean of Business and Technology Keith Williamson in a prepared statement.
“The accreditation process focuses on continuous improvement for excellence in business education, and advancing academic quality in the department’s programs and operations,” added Business Administration Department Chair Renee Scapparone in a prepared statement.
Fitchburg State’s Business Administration Department offers undergraduate concentrations in accounting, management, and marketing, as well as an MBA program. The MBA offers on-campus options including specialties in accounting, management, and human resources management, in addition to online options that also include health care management. To learn more, visit fitchburgstate.edu.
SPRINGFIELD — Since the phrase COVID-19 came into our lexicon, those working in the broad health care field have emerged as the true heroes during a pandemic that has changed every facet of life as we know it. And over the past several months, the world has paid tribute to these heroes, and in all kinds of ways — from applauding in unison from apartment-complex windows to bringing hot meals to hospital and nursing-home workers; from staging parades in front of these institutions to donating much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE).
BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, will pay tribute in their own way, by dedicating their annual Healthcare Heroes program in 2020 to those who have emerged as true heroes during this crisis. They invite people to nominate one, or several, for the Healthcare Heroes award.
Here are some examples: Doctors and nurses; ER nurses, orderlies, techs, triage, and reception; EMTs; police and firefighters; nursing-home staff; administrators leading the efforts to battle the pandemic; behavioral-health practitioners helping people and families navigate this crisis; end-of-life care providers; individuals and groups from our community who have stepped up to help health care workers with everything from hot meals to PPE; companies that have pivoted and commenced production of materials such as PPE to help those in healthcare confront the pandemic; and scientists working behind the scenes to develop a vaccine or new types of PPE.
Submit a 400- to 500-word essay and/or a two-minute video entry explaining why the group or individual “stands out as an inspiration, and a truly bright star in a galaxy of healthcare heroes.” These nominations will be considered by a panel of independent judges, who will make the selection.
Nominations can be submitted at: https://businesswest.com/healthcare-heroes/nomination-form/ and https://healthcarenews.com/healthcare-heroes-nomination-form/