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Nomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Extended to July 25
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It
Read MoreTapestry Health Celebrates Grand Opening of New WIC Office in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Tapestry Health, nonprofit healthcare provider in Western Mass., announced the grand opening of its new WIC (Women, Infants, and
Read MoreHealth & Her Expands Offerings into Select CVS Pharmacy Stores Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Health & Her, the top perimenopause brand in the U.K., is expanding its U.S. retail footprint into more
Read MoreHolyoke Art Partners with Art Pharmacy to Provide Mental Health Support
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Art has officially joined Art Pharmacy, a groundbreaking arts and healthcare initiative designed to improve mental health
Read MoreNomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Extended to July 25
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was
Read MoreMental Health Assoc. Announces Executive Promotions
CHICOPEE — The Mental Health Assoc. Inc. (MHA) announced the promotion of four key leaders within the organization, aimed at
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital to Participate in Healthy Work Environment Academy
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital was chosen as one of 10 Massachusetts hospitals to participate in a statewide Healthy Work
Read MoreHealth New England to Award $185,000 in Grants to Address Health Equity
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England has committed $185,000 to fund health equity mini-grants to help address health- or healthcare-related needs
Read MoreNominations Being Accepted for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program
Read MoreState Awards $18 Million to Increase Pipeline of Behavioral Health Professionals
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $17.9 million in funding to 71 behavioral health provider organizations for the Behavioral Health Supervising Clinicians
Read MoreNominations Being Accepted for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Supports New Resource Center in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD — The First, a new daytime resource and community center opening in downtown Pittsfield this fall, received a major
Read MoreTranshealth Names Jo Erwin CEO and Celia Overby COO
NORTHAMPTON — The Transhealth board of directors announced the appointment of Jo Erwin as chief executive officer and Celia Overby
Read MoreBaystate Health Welcomes CEO of Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Kirk Taylor, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC), and his team recently met
Read MoreState Marketplace Network Sounds Alarm on Potential Loss of Health Coverage
BOSTON — The congressional reconciliation bill and loss of federal tax credits would result in 16 million Americans losing health
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Honors Nine Employees
PITTSFIELD — As part of Employee Appreciation Month in May, Berkshire Health Systems recognized seven employees with annual CARE Awards
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center Partners with Pioneer Women’s Health on Support Program
GREENFIELD — Together with Pioneer Women’s Health and the Center for Human Development, Baystate Franklin Medical Center is offering the
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Awarded Health Care Equity Certification
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has achieved the Joint Commission’s Health Care Equity Certification for excellence in its efforts
Read MoreHealth New England Shifts Coverage from Humira to Lower-cost Biosimilars
SPRINGFIELD — As part of its continued commitment to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, Health New England is shifting
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Workforce Shortages Hamper Healthcare Sector
Critical Gaps When Beverly Fein surveys the nursing landscape at Holyoke Medical Center, she sees both positives and challenges, and
Read MoreBaystate Health Appoints Clara Guixa Chief Information and Digital Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Clara Guixa has been appointed chief information and digital officer (CIO) effective June 2.
Read MoreYouth Mental Health Awareness Event Slated for June 6 in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Rise and Thrive, a resident- and youth-led effort to promote mental health awareness and support for Springfield
Read MoreBaystate Health Mobile Blood Donation Team Coming to Palmer on June 11
PALMER — The community is invited to give the gift of life by donating blood at a Baystate Health blood
Read MorePoint32Health Names Patrick Gilligan CEO
CANTON — Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, announced that its board of
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Begins Next Steps of Fairview Hospital Master Facility Plan
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced it is entering the next steps of its plan to upgrade Fairview
Read MoreWernick Adult Day Health Care to Hold Open House on June 18
LONGMEADOW — Wernick Adult Day Health Care, located on the JGS Lifecare campus and affiliated with Legacy Lifecare, will host
Read MoreSen. Adam Gómez Secures Funding for Community Health Initiative in Springfield
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez announced that an initiative he sponsored during the Senate budget debate aimed at boosting
Read MoreSenate Adopts Amendment to Establish Mental Health Support for Victims of Hate, Bias
BOSTON — The Massachusetts State Senate adopted an amendment put forth by state Sen. John Velis to the FY 2026
Read MoreWellpoint Receives NCQA Health Equity Accreditation
WOBURN — Wellpoint recently received a full three-year accreditation for health equity from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA),
Read MoreCaring Health Center Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Greater Springfield Community
SPRINGFIELD — Caring Health Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the theme “30 Years of Caring and a Lifetime
Read MoreBaystate Health to Hold Two Free Virtual Lectures for Stroke Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will offer a free virtual Stroke Awareness Month lecture series during the month of May. Both
Read MoreSTCC’s Community Dental Day Delivers Relief, Healthier Smiles
SPRINGFIELD — More than 100 people in need of dental care walked through the doors of Springfield Technical Community College
Read MoreCity of Easthampton to Raise Flag on May 20 to Recognize Mental Health Awareness Month
EASTHAMPTON — The city of Easthampton will hold a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday, May 20 at 11 a.m. at City
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England Implements Maternal Bracelet Program
HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health Of New England announced the implementation of its maternal bracelet program, a targeted initiative designed
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Elects Ashley Benson, Matthew Lauro to Board of Trustees
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Ashley Benson of Optimal Healing, LLC, and Matthew Lauro of
Read MoreBaystate Health Eliminates Another 43 Jobs
SPRINGFIELD — Peter Banko, president and CEO of Baystate Health, today announced that, as part of an ongoing “transformation” at the
Read MoreMassHealth Nutrition Program Praised
BOSTON —MassHealth’s nutrition services program, which provides nutritious food to its members, has had positive results, according to a recent study
Read MoreHealthy Air Network Launches Redesigned Website
The Healthy Air Network announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, HealthyAirNetwork.org. The enhanced platform offers a more user-friendly, visually engaging,
Read MoreHearing Health Info Session Slated
LONGMEADOW — Blake Audiology Clinic, located on the Willie Ross School for the Deaf campus in Longmeadow, will host a free community
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