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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New internet service provider comes to Coachella Valley. What does that mean for customers?
A new internet service provider is making inroads into the Coachella Valley, giving customers a new option in a region that has been known for few choices. Hotwire Communications is now available across the valley, but residents interested in the service should know the company uses a unique strategy to provide its services. "We're not the typical cookie-cutter ISP," said Alex Stefanescu, a senior vice president at Hotwire. "We're more of a custom solution provider." Hotwire mainly provides service collectively to homeowners associations and condo associations. Boards for those groups typically request information from the company about pricing and internet options before Hotwire comes up with a unique proposal for each request. "It provides a totally different solution than most people are used to in Coachella Valley and deploys their services via their agreement with the association," Stefanescu said. "And then those services now become available to any and all of the residents as part of their amenity package." If an agreement is made, Hotwire installs its own fiber optic network, which it says is designed to last for decades, and can accommodate the need for increased speeds in the future. "We do it because we want to future-proof the property in the sense that the fiber optic network that we built today can deliver 10 gigs, can deliver 25, 50, and whatever the future brings," Stefanescu added. Hotwire has already signed deals with the Mira Vista neighborhood in Rancho Mirage, as well as the Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert, and more are expected to be finalized soon. The company has a large presence throughout Southern California, but this is its first foray into the valley. The high concentration of homeowners associations made the area attractive to Hotwire. Few options for internet service providers exist in the area, with Spectrum being the most widely available. For more information on Hotwire, visit Sam Morgen covers the city of Palm Springs for The Desert Sun. Reach him at smorgen@ This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: What to know about Hotwire Internet service provider Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Easthampton holds flag-raising for mental health awareness
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Easthampton held a flag raising Tuesday morning to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. The Mental Health Awareness Month flag was raised with the help of MiraVista Behavioral Health Center. This month is focused on highlighting the importance of mental wellbeing, educating the public, reducing the stigma surround mental health, and promoting support. NAMI hosts 25th annual Walkathon for mental health Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle said that before COVID, providing mental health resources was important for the city, and through the pandemic, the need was even greater. Kimberley Lee, the Chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista, said having the flag raised is helping to spread the word. 'Mental health is indeed health, and a flag raising such as this is another very visible opportunity to remind individuals that they are not alone,' Lee said. Mayor LaChapelle said she goes to weekly therapy, and she wants her employees to feel just as comfortable talking about mental health as physical health, meaning she doesn't want employees to feel nervous about attending therapy or having to say they need to leave work early for therapy. MiraVista also recently changed its admission hours to 24 hours a day to ensure that those who need mental health resources can receive them. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
MiraVista Behavioral Health Center now open for 24-hour care
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is expanding its access to help give access to lifesaving treatment for those facing urgent mental health challenges. The admissions department at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center used to have set business hours, but now the department is open 24 hours a day for individuals in need of inpatient mental health care. The center has 88 beds for patients of all ages, 72 for adults, but also 16 for younger patients aged 13-17, as well as 18-year-olds if they are still in high school. Westfield to celebrate National Nurses Week with glowing red lights throughout the city This month is also Mental Health Awareness Month, focused on highlighting the importance of mental well-being, educating the public, reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting support. MiraVista is making sure the community knows they are there to help 24 hours a day. 'MiraVista very clearly understands that when an individual is ready for inpatient behavioral health treatment, we have to be ready, which means our admission department is no longer a 9-5 access point for individuals who are seeking treatment,' said Kimberley Lee, Chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista. MiraVista is also the only psychiatric hospital in Western Massachusetts providing direct admissions 24 hours a day. This means designated referral sources can connect individuals seeking help directly to MiraVista without a need for an emergency department evaluation, which can be very costly for someone seeking help MiraVista said these positive changes are making the process more streamlined, reducing delays and ensuring individuals get the right level of care, at the right time, and in the right setting. Local News Headlines WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWLP.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Marlborough mom lost two sons to overdose. Her work in raising awareness draws praise
Marlborough resident Cheryl Juaire, who lost two sons to opioid overdoses, is being recognized for her work in raising awareness about substance use disorder. Juaire will be the first recipient of the MiraVista Behavioral Health Center's You-Have-Our AdMIRAtion Award in 2025, according to a community announcement. Her efforts include connecting parents who have experienced similar losses and highlighting the impact of substance use disorder on families and communities. One of Juaire's significant initiatives is the creation of a specialty license plate featuring the words 'Overdose Awareness' and the logo of her nonprofit, Team Sharing Inc. The plate is expected to debut this summer, following a successful campaign to secure more than 750 pre-orders required by the state Registry of Motor Vehicles. A portion of the fee from each plate will benefit Team Sharing. 'End the stigma': Marlborough nonprofit leads effort for 'overdose awareness' license plate 'We hope it will save lives,' Juaire said in a statement. Her journey into advocacy began after the death of her younger son, Corey Merrill, in 2011, according to the announcement. She founded Team Sharing in 2017 to support parents who have lost children to substance use disorder. Her older son, Sean Merrill, also struggled with substance use and died in 2021. Before his death, the two had discussed the idea of a specialty plate as a birthday present. 'We are hoping it will strike up a conversation because anyone who has a plate has been affected or knows someone who has been affected,' Juaire said in a statement. 'We hope to be able to share information, resources, support. We hope that it will end the stigma, and I hope everyone in Massachusetts will have one on their vehicles.' 'The biggest barrier is us': Existence of overdose prevention centers slowed by stigma Her work aligns with MiraVista's commitment to providing treatment for individuals with substance use disorder and fostering community support. 'Through nothing less than a Herculean effort, Cheryl has turned her grief into action,' said Kimberley Lee, MiraVista's chief of creative strategy and development, in a statement. 'Her advocacy work aligns with MiraVista's commitment to provide both treatment for individuals with a substance use disorder, as well as understanding of the disorder as a medical condition so communities will support and not judge individuals in need of treatment.' MiraVista created the admiration award to honor organizations and individuals that help foster connectedness within communities. For more information on the specialty plate, contact Juaire at cheryl@ To order when issued, visit This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Marlborough mom honored for work raising awareness of substance abuse
