Author: HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — In order to continue to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer, all Big Y

WORCESTER — At a time when many families are experiencing adversity with colliding COVID-19 and opioid epidemics, AdCare is providing

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will offer a free virtual breast-health series during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which viewers can participate

HOLYOKE ­— Bennett Walsh, the embattled superintendent of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, issued a letter announcing he will step down

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2016, the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC), through its Springfield WORKS initiative, has brought together employers,

SPRINGFIELD — Lori Todd was named executive director of Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing, replacing Craig Johnson, who recently retired.

SPRINGFIELD — Health experts are urging Americans to get their flu vaccine, commonly known as the flu shot, this year

SPRINGFIELD — As part of its COVID-19 response efforts, United Way of Pioneer Valley has distributed a round of personal

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced a partnership with Connecticut-based lab Genesys Diagnostics in the opening

LONGMEADOW — Ruth’s House, an assisted-living residence at JGS Lifecare, is continuing its virtual monthly Lunch and Learn series with

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society is staging a fundraiser, Barks & Brews at Home, online on Sunday, Oct. 4 starting

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced a new grant program to help prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19 in

SPRINGFIELD — In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has scheduled virtual events

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that, effective Monday, Oct. 5, lower-risk communities (based on COVID-19 case numbers) will be

HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health Of New England announced the recent completion of its COVID-19 convalescent plasma phase-two clinical trial.

SPRINGFIELD — Two websites have ranked Springfield Technical Community College’s medical assistant program first in Massachusetts for quality and value.

HOLYOKE — On Monday, Oct. 26, high-school students of all shapes, sizes, styles, ethnicity, and physical abilities from schools in

SPRINGFIELD — Fast, accurate communication is never more important than when a patient needs emergency medical care. Mercy Medical Center

BOSTON — Two former administrators of the Holyoke Soldier’s Home, where nearly 80 people died after being exposed to coronavirus,

HADLEY — The UMass Donahue Institute has been awarded a five-year, $14 million contract to provide training and technical assistance

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced new guidance that allows safe indoor visitation to resume in nursing homes and rest

GREENFIELD — LifePath announced it will grant $16,500 in CARES Act funds to four organizations to provide services to older

SPRINGFIELD — As working parents continue to navigate the unchartered territory surrounding remote education, Square One is answering the call

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that the state’s “Stop the Spread” initiative has extended free COVID-19 testing through Oct.

SPRINGFIELD — Mychal Connolly’s connection to the subject of suicide is all too personal. “I was talking with my friend

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) and its new community partner, Elevate Northeast, are launching a revitalized cannabis careers training

HOLYOKE — Gov. Charlie Baker and his state Health and Human Services (HHS) chief lacked the authority to fire Bennett

AMHERST — In an effort to build awareness about the Commonwealth’s reporting of COVID-19 data, state Rep. Mindy Domb will

PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Bank Foundation announced that, due to the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has contributed

SPRINGFIELD — The providers and staff of Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Inc. (BOGG) recently welcomed several practitioners to its practice, offering

WILBRAHAM — Home Sweet Home Senior Living Advisor is a new local and independently owned business serving older adults and

WEST NEWBURY — The Beveridge Family Foundation provides support to nonprofits within Hampden and Hampshire counties. While continuing that critical

CHICOPEE — Elms College announced the promotion of Teresa Kuta Reske to the position of associate dean of Graduate and

SPRINGFIELD — Starting Tuesday, Oct. 6, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a two-week dental radiology certificate training course

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been awarded two grants worth more than $1 million to continue educating and

SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 15, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield outfitted 8-year-old patient Sam with the first custom-built, 3D-printed

BOSTON — The Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center announced that higher-education data from COVID-19 testing will be reported on a weekly

HOLYOKE — After first being extended through September, free COVID-19 testing at Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been extended further,

SPRINGFIELD — For an unprecedented fourth consecutive time, Baystate Medical Center has achieved Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing

NEW YORK — Lucie Pasche of Florence will appear in the bright lights of Broadway on Saturday, Sept. 19 as