Author: HCN Staff

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in

NORTHAMPTON — The SmithVent team of engineering alumni, staff, and faculty are the winners of the CoVent-19 challenge to design

PIONEER VALLEY — The DiStefano Group and Seven Roads Media announced the Phoenix Project, a movement to collaborate and create

SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Eric Lesser was recently joined by Tania Barber, president and CEO of Caring Health Center, for

SPRINGFIELD — Since the phrase COVID-19 came into our lexicon, those working in the broad healthcare field have emerged as

SPRINGFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) received a $195,000 grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to convene a

HOLYOKE — Golden Years, an elder-care agency based in East Longmeadow that provides comprehensive senior home-care services, is joining with

HOLYOKE — Amid COVID-19, the need for organizations such as Open Pantry Community Services has grown. Matt Ogrodowicz of Meyers

SPRINGFIELD — When it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July this year, it’s going to look a lot different

SPRINGFIELD — Women’s Health Associates, with locations in Springfield and Westfield, announced the addition of certified nurse-midwife Mary Barber to

SPRINGFIELD — While some area veterinary care providers continue to limit services or make plans to permanently close due to

NORTHAMPTON — The evidence is overwhelming: patients have delayed their care because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now weeks out from

SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network (BHN) announced that Steve Winn will take the helm as the organization’s next president and

LONGMEADOW — At its recent annual meeting, held virtually, the board of trustees of Bay Path University, on behalf of

SPRINGFIELD — Café Creations, an interactive learning program designed by transition specialist Kelsey Poole in conjunction with the Mental Health

WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital announced four community recipients who will receive a total of $65,000 in funding to address

AMHERST — The Massachusetts eHealth Institute at MassTech (MeHI) selected six new healthcare research and development (R&D) hubs to join

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed the Patients First Act, the third piece of healthcare legislation advanced by the

NORTHAMPTON — After receiving dozens of donated meals from local restaurants and businesses since the start of the COVID-19 public-health

SPRINGFIELD — Since the phrase COVID-19 came into our lexicon, those working in the broad healthcare field have emerged as

SPRINGFIELD — On June 16, a Zoom anniversary celebration occurred to honor Robert MacDonald, executive director of Work Opportunity Center

SPRINGFIELD — Louis & Clark Pharmacy in Springfield announced that Sarah Kapinos has been named to a new role as

TURNERS FALLS — In what it’s calling its ‘UnEventFull Year,’ due to several annual events being canceled due to COVID-19,

BOSTON — Massachusetts’ community colleges and state universities, while financially able to operate this year, could face serious financial trouble

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has submitted a letter of intent and project proposal to the Massachusetts Bureau of

SPRINGFIELD —  The Children’s Study Home held its 155th annual meeting on June 11. The meeting, held virtually due to

WELLESLEY — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care announced it will provide $32 million in premium credits to all its fully insured

LEEDS — The VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System successfully converted care to video and telephone visits during the Coronavirus

NORTHAMPTON — Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts unveiled the Power Up Activity Kit to help keep Western Mass. girls

SPRINGFIELD — It’s widely known that most women make the healthcare decisions in the family. Women are also 100% more

SPRINGFIELD — Since the phrase COVID-19 came into our lexicon, those working in the broad healthcare field have emerged as

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels West Springfield has been providing home care to seniors and disabled adults throughout the Pioneer

AGAWAM — NAMI Western Massachusetts announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greenfield Family to Family class that usually

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Art Therapy/Counseling master’s-degree program has been granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of

SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network (BHN) announced the opening of a new outpatient clinic on its Liberty Street campus for

SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) recently announced two new rounds of grants totaling more than $1