Baystate 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
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STCC’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 MoreRachel’s Table Announces Bountiful Bowls 2025
SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts announced its biennial signature event, Bountiful Bowls: Growing Community Together, taking place on
Read MoreHolyoke Community College Awarded $500,000 Grant to Train Medical Assistants
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) received a $500,000 state grant to train medical assistants to work in area hospitals.
Read MoreFlorence Bank Awards $150,000 to 40 Area Nonprofits
FLORENCE — More than 100 nonprofit leaders representing 40 organizations across the Pioneer Valley came together on May 13 at
Read MoreZonta Club of Quaboag Valley Awards Service Grants to Local Nonprofits
BELCHERTOWN — Dr. Mary Ann Rubis and Liz Reeves, service committee chairs for the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley, announced
Read MoreWhip City Animal Sanctuary Seeks Golfers for Fifth Annual Golf Tournament
WESTFIELD — Whip City Animal Sanctuary will host its fifth annual golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, June 28 at St.
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 MoreSecond Chance Capital Campaign Aims to Expand Pet Food Pantry, Meet Soaring Demand
SOUTHBRIDGE — Second Chance Animal Services announced a new capital campaign to expand its pet food pantry in response to
Read MorePetco Love Invests in Dakin Humane Society with $10,000 Grant
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society of Springfield received a $10,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of
Read MoreValley Opportunity Council to Cut Ribbon at New Chicopee WIC Location on May 20
CHICOPEE — Valley Opportunity Council (VOC) will host a ribbon-cutting event at its new Chicopee Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Read MorePediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation to Host Quarter Auction on May 18
WESTHAMPTON — The Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation (PHF) of Massachusetts invites the public to a fundraising quarter auction on Sunday, May
Read MoreHarold Grinspoon Scholarships Provide Access to Austen Riggs Center Treatment Program
STOCKBRIDGE — Six months after philanthropist Harold Grinspoon provided a landmark matching gift to create a patient aid fund, that
Read MoreAmerican International College Names Nicolle Cestero Its 13th President
SPRINGFIELD — The American International College (AIC) board of trustees announced that Nicolle Cestero has been unanimously selected as the
Read MoreTwo Baystate Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center and Baystate Wing Hospital earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group,
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 MoreBCBSMA Foundation Report Focuses on Tools to Improve Access, Affordability
BOSTON — A new report commissioned by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) Foundation details the regulatory and
Read MoreAMR Springfield Earns Elite National Accreditation
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s leading ambulance provider, American Medical Response (AMR), has earned the prestigious Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services
Read MoreSTCC Receives $137,966 State Grant to Expand CNA Training
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) received a $137,966 grant from the Healey-Driscoll administration to support and expand its
Read MoreMont Marie Rehabilitation to Host Stroke Awareness Program on May 22
HOLYOKE — Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center will hold a stroke awareness program on Thursday, May 22 from noon
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Donations Support Three Local Organizations
SPRINGFIELD — Every month, Freedom Credit Union collects donations for different charities as part of its Month of Giving campaign.
Read MoreSponsors, Auction Items Sought for Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament
SPRINGFIELD — Feed the Kids, a local nonprofit focused on fighting childhood hunger, is seeking sponsors and donated auction items
Read MoreMay Is National Aging Life Care Month
LONGMEADOW — New AARP research reveals that caregivers in the U.S. now exceed 53 million, with the number of individuals
Read MoreSecond Chance Awarded Grant from ‘I’m Animal Friendly’ License Plate Funds
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced it is a recipient of a 2025 grant from the Massachusetts “I’m
Read MoreDr. James Curtiss Joins Gastroenterology Professional Services
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. James Curtiss to Gastroenterology Professional Services, practicing in the
Read MoreJohnson Memorial Hospital Earns ‘A’ Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group
STAFFORD, Conn. — Johnson Memorial Hospital (JMH) earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national
Read MorebankESB Makes Multi-year Commitment to Riverside Industries’ Annual Auction
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced its sponsorship of Riverside Industries’ annual auction, which took place on May 2. As part of
Read MoreBrandon Okezie Appointed President, COO of Baystate Noble Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced the appointment of Brandon Okezie as the new president and chief operating officer of Baystate Noble
Read MoreLocal Trainer Releases Children’s Book to Inspire Kids to Unplug, Get Active
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Longtime personal trainer and fitness studio owner Peter Samberg has released a vibrant new children’s book, Fitness is
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 MoreAgency Addresses ‘Growing Crisis in Animal Welfare’
EAST BROOKFIELD — Across the country, animal shelters and rescues are facing an unprecedented challenge: adoption rates are falling, intake numbers
Read MoreYouth Advisory Board Stages Annual Conference
SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Board staged its annual conference on May 1 at the Basketball Hall of
Read MoreGirls Inc. of the Valley Unveils New Program Space
HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley unveiled its newly renovated program space yesterday on May 1 to celebrate the achievements of all
Read MoreT-Birds Raise $38,300 for Rays of Hope
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced a donation of $38,300 to the Rays of Hope thanks to proceeds from the live jersey auction and
Read More‘Dash & Dine’ Raises Funds for Amherst Survival Center
AMHERST — University of Massachusetts Dining Services successfully hosted its 14th annual UMass 5K Dash & Dine on April 26. Over the past 14 years, UMass Dining
Read MoreHolyoke, Chicopee, Springfield Head Start Turns 60
SPRINGFIELD — May marks 60 years since the inception of Head Start, the nation’s most comprehensive early childhood education program. Since
Read MoreThree Easthampton Farms Receive Local Farmer Awards
EASTHAMPTON — Three Easthampton farms — Underline Farm, Mountain View Farm, and Park Hill Orchard — are among the 116 recipients of
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Makes Newsweek’s list of Best Maternity Hospitals
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025. The award list was announced
Read MoreBlood Drive Slated at Baystate Noble Hospital
WESTFIELD — The Baystate Health Blood Donation team will host a blood drive at Baystate Noble Hospital on May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to
Read MoreSquare One Supporters Gather for Annual Kentucky Derby Party
SPRINGFIELD — On Saturday at 5 p.m., the Armory at MGM Springfield will the setting for hats, horses and hors d’oeuvres
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