Caring Health Center, Inc.

04/16/2026

April is National Minority Health Month! Did you know that individuals who identify as African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, or Alaska Native persons are at greater risk for diabetes due to their race and ethnicity? It is important to regularly see your P*P to monitor for this chronic disease. If you do not have your annual wellness visit scheduled, please call Caring Health Center to make an appointment at 413-739-1100

04/14/2026

Spring is here, which means there will be an increase in pollen. Pollen is a common trigger for people with asthma that causes symptoms such as increased coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath. If you are having increased complications with your asthma please call 413-739-1100, ext. 3237, to learn more about the services in Caring Health Center’s Specialized Asthma Clinic!

04/13/2026

Be a smart insurance shopper! Avoid health plans that won’t cover your needs. Find a plan you can trust through the Health Connector. Find out more at https://malink.co/shop-smart

04/11/2026

Congratulations Carlos Gonzalez and Spirit of Springfield!! 🥞🥞🥞

SPRINGFIELD — On a recent morning, the Bellagio Ballroom at MGM Springfield was filled with representatives of organizations and businesses that support the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast.

04/10/2026

Have you noticed grocery prices going up? SNAP is a resource that helps everyone eligible buy the food they need. Call us today at (413) 739-1100 to apply.

04/09/2026

April is National Minority Health Month! Low-income populations, minorities, and children living in inner cities visit the emergency department and are hospitalized more often due to asthma. If you struggle to control your asthma, please make an appointment with Caring Health Center’s Asthma Clinic to have your medications reviewed, receive asthma self-management education, and be connected to resources that may help to reduce asthma triggers in your home. Call 413-739-1100, ext. 3237, for more information.

04/08/2026

04/07/2026

April is Stress Awareness month. One way to battle the debilitating effects of stress is to exercise. Caring Health Center’s Wellness Center has various resources to help patients get connected to different forms of exercise for free. Call 413-739-1100, ext. 4026, for more information.

04/07/2026

"Black and Latino residents experience higher rates of chronic disease, infant mortality, and hospitalizations tied to conditions that are often preventable with earlier access to care and stronger community health systems." – Tania Barber, President & CEO of Caring Health Center.

A new report on Boston’s widening life-expectancy gap has brought renewed attention to a troubling reality that communities of color have long experienced. Black men in Boston live about nine years fewer on average than men from other racial groups, and Black women about six years fewer than other...

04/06/2026

Health insurance is now more affordable for thousands of Massachusetts residents. See how much you can save with the Health Connector’s “Get an Estimate” tool and enroll today. https://malink.co/get-an-estimate

04/04/2026

The state’s Labor and Workforce Development Secretary visited the Caring Health Center and Tania M. Barber Learning Institute in Springfield to address workforce needs.