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Local woman climbing Kilimanjaro
for cancer research
Fourth annual
Santa Sightings 5K Fun Run through downtown New Bedford.
Winter
Solstice Masquerade Ball at The Shattuck!
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Local woman climbing Kilimanjaro
for cancer research EverythingWestport.com Article via www.myfoxboston.com. Monday, November 24, 2014 Submitted photos As an avid climber with more than 20 years of experience, Melanie
Levesque has always dreamed of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. This December, she
will not only live that dream, but help cancer patients in the process. Levesque
said every climb is a spiritual journey for her. "It's never about
reaching the top, it's about what you learn along the way," she said.
Inset: Mount Kilimanjaro.
Melanie Levesque during her many hiking adventures. Submitted photos Southcoast Health earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’
recognition from the Joint Commission. Southcoast recognized for excellence in heart attack,
heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. EverthingWestport.com Wednesday,
November 26, 2014 Recognized for excellence
in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care NEW BEDFORD,
Mass. — Southcoast® Health today announced it has
been recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint
Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United
States, for its performances in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and
surgical care. Southcoast Health is the only
healthcare system on the South Coast, Cape Cod and Islands, and Plymouth to
earn this recognition. “Southcoast Health is a leader in patient quality and
safety, and we are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission for our
collective commitment to continuous improvement and the highest standards of
care,” said Keith Hovan, President & CEO of Southcoast Health. “This recognition is a testament to
the hard-working Southcoast team members who day in
and day out provide exceptional care and personalized service to our patients
and their loved ones.” Southcoast Health was recognized as
part of The Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report “America’s Hospitals:
Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in
accountability measure performances. Southcoast
Health is one of just 25 hospitals in Massachusetts to receive this
distinction. “Delivering the
right treatment in the right way at the right time is a cornerstone of
high-quality health care. I commend the efforts of Southcoast
Health for their excellent performance on the use of evidence-based
interventions,” said Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP,
M.P.P., M.P.H., president and CEO, The Joint
Commission. The Top Performer
program recognizes hospitals for improving performance on evidence-based
interventions that increase the chances of healthy outcomes for patients with
certain conditions. To be a 2013 Top Performer, hospitals had to meet three
performance criteria based on 2013 accountability measure data, including: Achieving
cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported
accountability measures; Achieving performance
of 95 percent or above on each and every reported accountability measure
where there were at least 30 denominator cases; and Having at least
one core measure set that had a composite rate of 95 percent or above, and
(within that measure set) all applicable individual accountability measures
had a performance rate of 95 percent or above. For more
information about the Top Performer program, visit http://www.jointcommission.org/accreditation/top_performers.aspx. Fourth
annual Santa Sightings 5K Fun Run through downtown New Bedford. Exciting
new aspect – they are adding youth runs of 6 and under, and 7 through 12. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, November
30, 2014 Ever see 1400
fully-outfitted Santas running en masse through downtown New Bedford? Well now’s your
chance. This year they
want to bring great attention to the city of New Bedford, and have 1400 Santas in the event – it will set the record for the most
Santas in one place at one time! The date is
December 14, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. It is a 5k run and will start and finish at
the New Bedford City Hall. Registration will
be at the South Coast YMCA on Saturday, December 13th from 5:00 p.m. until
8:00 p.m., and day of the race from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Click here to register for the event. Every participant
13 and over receives a Santa Suit; youth receive a Santa Hat and a bronze
medal. For every participant over
1,500 they will donate $6.00 to be distributed evenly between the New Bedford
cultural district, Gifts to Give of New Bedford, and the south coast YMCA. Every participant
is encouraged to bring a gift for Gifts to Give of New Bedford. The registration
fee is $27.00 until September 16, 2014 at 12:00 a.m.; $29.00 from
September 16, 2014, 12:01a.m. to October 31, 2014 at 12:00 a.m.;
$32.00 from October 31, 2014 at 12:01 a.m. to November 30, 2014 12:00
a.m.; and $35.00 November 30, 2014 at 12:01 a.m. to December 11,
2014 and day of race. Exciting new aspect – they are adding youth
runs of 6 and under, and 7 through 12. Youth race 6 and
under is a 100 yard dash; 7 – 12 is a 1/2 mile run. Youth 6 and under
are free, and 7 – 12 are $10.00. Register at: https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=26931 or
www.thesightings.com. Special pricing for teams of five or more:
contact Geoff.smith11@thesightings.com
A
“sea of Santas.”
December 8, 2012 –
A
sea of Santas
of all sizes and shapes heads up William Street, scampering the boulevards
through New Bedford Saturday in support of Southcoast Health System’s Cardiac Prevention
Program. 1600 of the right jolly old elves braved the drizzle and warm
temperatures to dress up and share in the fun of a second annual Santa Run
sponsored by The Sightings. Just what do you tell the young‘uns when they see
this Santa spectacle?
Winter
Solstice Masquerade Ball at The Shattuck! Open
Bar, live music, photo booth, mask making EverythingWestport.com Sunday, November
30, 2014
Celebrate the
winter solstice with Dedee Shattuck Gallery's first
Winter Solstice Masquerade Ball on Tuesday, December 20th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Brighten up the darkest day of the year with an evening of dancing against a
backdrop of artwork, sparkling lights, and wintertime décor. Enjoy live music
by pianist John Harrison III and vocalist Marcelle Gauvin as it will fill the space from floor to cathedral
ceiling. Dance amongst friends as the
gallery will be completely transformed with a canopy of twinkling lights,
every corner gleaming with gilded decorations. Arrive in semi-formal
attire and adorn yourself with a party mask or make one at the mask-making
table led by Westport painter, author, and designer Alyn
Carlson. Light
refreshments and an open bar will accompany the live music Saturday evening. A
photo booth will capture the mood of the fun-filled event. Later in the
evening guest will unveil their masks and celebrate the solstice. This will be Dedee Shattuck Gallery's final event of 2014 before
closing for the winter to re-open on March 25th, 2015. Small Works
Collectors are welcomed to take home their purchased artworks from the ball,
or may elect to pick them up on a later scheduled date. Tickets are
limited, please email gabrielle@dedeeshattuckgallery.com,
visit http://dedeeshattuckgallery.com/masquerade
or call 508.636.4177. Don't miss out on
this memorable magical winter evening. Dedee Shattuck Gallery, 1 Partners Lane (off 865 Main Road) Westport,
MA. Gallery Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays Noon- 5 p.m. www.dedeeshattuckgallery.com , 508-636-4177 © 2014 Community Events of Westport. All rights
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