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Behavior is Often the Language – Compassion Changes Everything

Many of us (actually millions) have been watching Punch — the baby Japanese Macaque born at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. Not long after he arrived, his mother rejected […]

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There’s More — 10 More — At Mira!

MiraVista Expands Access to Inpatient Mental Health Care with 10 New Adult Psychiatric Beds At a time when hospitals and emergency departments across Western Massachusetts continue to experience long waits […]

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“Iron Sharpens Iron.”

Still Making History: Dallas Clark — Turning Lived Experience into Lifelines for Others For Black History Month, MiraVista’s Still Making History campaign honors individuals whose leadership, service, and commitment are […]

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Still Making History: Dr. Kenneth Richmond, MD

Still Making History: Dr. Kenneth Richmond, MD, MSOL, FAPA Long before he became a physician, a medical director, and a leader in psychiatric care, Dr. Kenneth Richmond understood one powerful […]

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What MiraVista Reminded Me About Nursing, Mental Health & Legacy

What MiraVista Reminded Me About Nursing, Mental Health, and Family Legacy By Ayanna C. Crawford My mother’s mother was a nurse, my mother, too, and now my daughter, Sarah is […]

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This Valentine’s Day, Love Starts With You.

When Valentine’s Day arrives each February, chocolates, dinner reservations, and flowers naturally come to mind — especially flowers, as Valentine’s Day is the biggest day of the year for floral […]

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Comfort and Joy!

A very big thank you to the many generous members of our community for coming together to support our patients — especially the young people who will be with us […]

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Nursing Leaders Strengthen Behavioral Health Care in Massachusetts

In a time when the demand for mental health services continues to rise across the country, the nursing leadership teams at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke and TaraVista Behavioral […]

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MiraVista Welcomes Elizabeth Sandstrom as ACNO

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth “Beth” Sandstrom, BSN, RN, as Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO). Sandstrom brings more than a decade of experience […]

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The Vistas Appoint Karyn Rossacci as Chief Nursing Officer

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke and TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens—together known as The Vistas—are pleased to announce the appointment of Karyn Rossacci, DNP, MSN, NP-C, RN, CCRN, […]

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We’re Here To Care

Often the most difficult step for someone is to ask for help. Our admission coordinators are available 24/7 to listen and to help. We can answer questions about your needs or for someone who is important to you.

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