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facebook twitter instagram google-plus vimeo youtube flickr rss envelope Home Show Segments Full Episodes Livestream wgby.org UMass Combat Brain Injury and Mental Health Study Feb 26, 2020 A study released by researchers at UMass shows that soldiers with a combat brain injury are at greater risk of mental health disorders. The researchers … Continue Reading Could Expanded Familial DNA Testing Solve Cold Cases? Feb 26, 2020 Police and crime investigators in Massachusetts could have a new tool in their arsenal to solve cold cases. State Senator Anne Gobi and State Representative … Continue Reading Human Trafficking Survivor & LIFT Founder Nikki Bell Feb 26, 2020 According to Homeland Security, millions of men, women and children are trafficked each year worldwide, being forced into some sort of labor or commercial sex … Continue Reading Math Trauma Unit Puts a New Spin on Multiplication Feb 25, 2020 When it came time for Destinee Meeker to teach her fourth graders multiplication and division, she wanted to think outside the box to engage her … Continue Reading Heart Month: The Latest on Heart Disease Feb 25, 2020 Dr. Aaron Kugelmass is the Vice President and Medical Director of the Heart & Vascular program at Baystate Medical Center. Dr. Thomas Schwann is the … Continue Reading The State We’re In Carrie Saldo sits down every week with government leaders, movers and shakers to chronicle the political landscape of the region. Continue Reading Focus On: Arts & Entertainment From local artists to full orchestra performances at Springfield Symphony Hall, CP brings you the best of western New England's arts and entertainment. Continue Reading Focus On: Economy Connecting Point's coverage of economic issues in western New England, including issues that affect small towns as well as statewide economic policy. Continue Reading Focus On: Education Take a look at the issues that effect western New England students at the preschool, elementary, high school, college level and beyond. Continue Reading Focus On: Innovation Explore how western New England's entrepreneurs are tackling problems through creative thinking and use of technology. Continue Reading Focus On: Health CP covers the health care stories that matter to western New England, including advice from local health professionals and cutting edge medical technology. Continue Reading Connecting Point is a local production WHEN TO WATCH Weeknights at 7pm Sun at 10am (The State We're In) Twitter Feed State Representative Natalie M. Blais @repblais · 25 Feb Thx @CarrieSaldo & @wgby #CPonWGBY, @MAfoodcaucus, @MAFoodSys, & @Jo_Comerford for raising awareness about Healthy Incentives Program (HIP). Increasing HIP $$$ is the right thing to do esp as our nation searches for a #moralcompass. Look no further than #MA. #mapoli #1stFranklin MA Food System @MAFoodSys Thank you @repblais and @Jo_Comerford for being such eloquent advocates for healthy families and sustainable farms! https://t.co/82Ri4pV4gP Reply on Twitter 1232519134551953408 Retweet on Twitter 1232519134551953408 Like on Twitter 1232519134551953408 1232519134551953408 Jo Comerford @Jo_Comerford · 25 Feb Tnx. to @CarrieSaldo + @wgby's #CPonWGBY for shining a spotlight on the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) -- a proven #foodsecurity program. Glad to join @repblais, @MAfoodcaucus, @MAFoodSys, + all who are advocating for more $ + an end to the suspension: https://t.co/aKXqTny3pw Reply on Twitter 1232477136096649216 Retweet on Twitter 1232477136096649216 1 Like on Twitter 1232477136096649216 1 1232477136096649216 WGBY @wgby · 25 Feb At 7pm on #CPonWGBY, hear from victims' rights advocate Marissa Hoechstetter. Then, learn how @HPSHOLYOKE teacher Destinee Meeker turned a basic math lesson into an interactive math “trauma unit” for students. →...