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HEALTH • Spring 2016 3 This issue FEATURES 14 Stemming the costs of elder care The Region's Quarterly Health Care Magazine 16 A new weapon to fight the deadliest cancer A new detection method to find lung cancer in its earliest stages is helping to reverse the disease's high mortality rate. \\ BY LIVIA GERSHON Fighting childhood obesity Nonprofits are pushing nutritional education and exercise programs on Central Massachusetts youth to stem the rise in obesity rates. \\ BY TARYN PLUMB UMass' marathon heart nurse Cardiovascular research nurse Susan Papalia nurishes her soul by volunteering at New England road races, including the upcoming Boston marathon. \\ BY LIVIA GERSHON 16 18 20 4 Letter from the editor 5 Healthcare Briefs An overview of the latest health care business news 8 Pictures of Health A photographic look at the region's healthcare events and happenings 11 - 13 The Lists Top imaging centers Top Senior care communities 22 Column: Benefits administration DEPARTMENTS 18 20 Central Massachusetts insurers are inventing new methods to keep senior citizens healthier for longer. \\ BY SUSAN SHALHOUB 23 Column: Healthcare innovation 24 Column: Consumer advice 25 Newsworthy People, providers and practices 28 The Pulse Statistical snapshot of the health care sector 30 Profile Dr. David Shepro, Saint Vincent Cancer & Wellness Center