Farmers’ Market to Reopen at Holyoke Medical Center on Wednesdays
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) announced the reopening of the HMC Holyoke Farmers’ Market at the hospital. The HMC
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HCS Head Start Celebrates Team Members, Volunteers, Leaders
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield (HCS) Head Start recently gathered team members from across the organization for a Professional Development
Read MoreDr. Ryan Schwarz Named Medicaid Director, Assistant Secretary for MassHealth
BOSTON — Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Kiame Mahaniah announced that he is appointing Dr. Ryan Schwarz as Massachusetts’ Medicaid
Read MoreGCC, Hilltown Youth Recovery Theater to Host ‘Unplugged & Connected’ on June 5
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC), in collaboration with the Hilltown Youth Recovery Theater, announced “Unplugged & Connected: A Youth-led
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center to Host Nurse Appreciation Concert on June 19
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will host Nurses Rock ’26, a free appreciation concert for all nurses, regardless of
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley Seeks Community Input on Programs, Priorities
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) announced the launch of a community survey designed to gather public input
Read MoreWestern Massachusetts Elder Care Conference Taking Place Today
HOLYOKE — More than three decades after its founding, the 34th annual Western Massachusetts Elder Care Conference will bring together
Read MoreSponsors, Auction Donations Needed for Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament
SPRINGFIELD — Feed the Kids is seeking sponsors, silent auction donations, and community support for its ninth annual Feed the
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley, White Lion Partner to Launch United Brew
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) and White Lion Brewing Co. announced a new community partnership with the
Read MoreFairview Hospital Recognized by Women’s Choice Award
GREAT BARRINGTON — Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience and a
Read MoreGlenmeadow Announces Appointment of Scott Taylor as Chief Financial Officer
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow, a nonprofit senior living organization, announced the appointment of Scott Taylor as chief financial officer. Taylor has
Read MoreSpringfield Thunderbirds Raise $28,000 for Rays of Hope
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds and the T-Birds Foundation announced a donation of $28,000 to Rays of Hope as a
Read MoreAdvance Psychotherapy Practice Opens Expanded Longmeadow Location
LONGMEADOW — Advance Psychotherapy Practice announced the opening of its new expanded office in Longmeadow, located at 171 Dwight Road,
Read MoreRick’s Place Receives $10,000 Grant to Bolster Grief Support Programs
WILBRAHAM — Rick’s Place announced it has received a $10,000 grant from the Alternatives for Youth Foundation (AYF) to support
Read MoreNew Report Ranks Massachusetts Sixth in Senior Health
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The United Health Foundation recently released its 14th edition of the America’s Health Rankings Senior Report,
Read MoreBHN to Host Community Celebration for Mental Health Awareness on June 13
SPRINGFIELD — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, community members are invited to a free, family‑friendly Community Celebration on
Read MoreSpringfield Regional Chamber to Host 2026 Spotlight, Annual Meeting on June 10
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber will host its 2026 Springfield Regional Chamber Spotlight and Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June
Read MoreT-Birds, Hampden County Sheriff’s Office Present $5,000 Donation to YWCA
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, in partnership with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, recently presented a donation of $5,000 to the
Read MoreUCP of Western Massachusetts Announces June Free for All Community Resource Event
WEST SPRINGFIELD — UCP of Western Massachusetts announced its upcoming June Free for All, a community event designed to connect
Read MoreGreenfield Cooperative Bank to Host Networking for Good to Support Cooley Dickinson
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) announced its upcoming Networking for Good event benefiting Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH), a member
Read MoreRyse Dance Fitness Studio Opening in East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW — Ryse Dance Fitness, a new dance and fitness studio founded by lifelong dancer and instructor Lyndsay Rysedorph,
Read MoreSquare One Assures Consistency in Childcare Despite Looming Strike
SPRINGFIELD — As Square One unionized staff prepare for a potential strike, leaders of the region’s oldest and largest provider
Read MoreMassachusetts House of Representatives Passes Blue Envelope Bill
BOSTON — State Reps. Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey announced the unanimous passage of S.2565, An Act facilitating better interactions
Read MorebankESB Launches Drive to Benefit One Call Away Veterans Support Center
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced the launch of its annual Veterans Drive, a community-wide campaign supporting the One Call Away Veterans
Read MoreDOC Facilities Implement Clinical Access to Healthcare Records Through Tablets
MILFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Correction announced that medical and mental health clinicians across all DOC facilities now have
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Launches Summer Food Drive to Support Local Families
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is once again stepping up to support local families by hosting a summer-long food and
Read MoreFarm Credit East Cares Donates $40,000 to Northeast Rural Mental Health Initiatives
ENFIELD, Conn. — In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, Farm Credit East announced that its Farm Credit East Cares
Read MoreMassachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium Slated for June 5
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) will bring together today’s leading prostate cancer specialists to provide up-to-date information
Read MoreDisability Community Celebrates Accessible Affordable Housing Victory
BOSTON — Disability advocates are celebrating a change made by the Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities that
Read MorePV Financial Group Sponsors Successful Purse Bingo Fundraiser
LUDLOW — PV Financial Group was the sole sponsor of Bingo Bags & Bubbly, a luxury purse bingo fundraiser recently
Read MoreSecond Chance Begins Matching Dogs with Foster Families for the Summer
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services’ all-new Summer Vacation Foster Program is getting underway, with the first foster dog
Read MoreAIC Launches Degrees in Fire Science, Public Administration
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has introduced new programs focused on preparing the next generation of public service leaders,
Read MoreCountry Bank Pledges $100,000 to Support YWCA of Western Massachusetts
WARE — Country Bank announced a $100,000 pledge in support of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts and its comprehensive, $7.5
Read MoreCarl Cameron Promoted at Holyoke Medical Center, Valley Health Systems
HOLYOKE — Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems, announced the promotion of Carl
Read MoreBHN Invites Community to Listening Sessions on Mental Health, Substance Use
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network (BHN), in partnership with the city of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services, is
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Names Samantha Novak Associate Director of Marketing
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society named Samantha Novak associate director of Marketing, according to Director of Development and Marketing Molly
Read MoreBerkshire Visiting Nurse Assoc. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Visiting Nurse Assoc. has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News
Read MoreMassachusetts Approves Comprehensive Revisions to Residential Program Regulations
BOSTON — The Board of Early Education and Care voted to promulgate revisions to the state’s regulations governing residential programs,
Read MoreNBT Bank Recognized with 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
NORWICH, N.Y. — Cigna Healthcare selected NBT Bank as a recipient of its 2025 gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for
Read MoreYWCA Welcomes Dawn Fleury, Kiana Lowe, Mollie Sullivan to Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — The board of directors of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts recently elected three new members: Dawn Fleury, Kiana
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