Ice Time
On March 12, Square One’s preschoolers were treated to an ice skating lesson compliments of the Springfield Thunderbirds and former U.S. Olympic figure skater Tiffany Scott Pryor. The children were also joined by the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and American Hockey League office staffers. The event was hosted by Patrick Tabb and his staff at Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield. Skates and helmets were donated by the Springfield Recreation Department and Bob “the Bike Guy” Charland. Pryor (pictured at left), who competed in the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, and members of the Thunderbirds organization (including Boomer, right) taught the children the basics of ice skating.
Tiffany Scott Pryor
Boomer
Seal of Approval
Mercy Medical Center has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Assoc. Heart-Check mark for primary stroke center certification. Mercy recently underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review. During the visit, a Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with related certification standards, including program management, supporting self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. The reviewer also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
Mercy Medical Center has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Assoc. Heart-Check mark for primary stroke center certification
School Funding Advocacy Day
On March 5, Western Mass. students traveled to Beacon Hill to speak with elected officials about public education funding. The trip was co-organized by the Northampton High School Student Union and the Northampton Youth Commission. Twenty-nine of the students were from Northampton High School, and were joined by three additional Gateway Regional High School students. In addition to speaking with a number of legislative officers, the students met with Gov. Maura Healey about the topic of education funding and equity. Others joining the meeting included state Sen. Jo Comerford, state Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa, and Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra.
On March 5, Western Mass. students traveled to Beacon Hill to speak with elected officials about public education funding
