Author: HCN Staff

WORCESTER — Fallon Health, a not-for-profit healthcare-services organization, announced that Michael Nickey has been selected to fill the newly created

AGAWAM — Agawam Healthcare invites healthcare professionals and caregivers to attend a free workshop titled “Coping with Caregiver Stress” on

NORTHAMPTON — In honor of the body’s most vital organ, the heart, Cooley Dickinson Hospital and Hampshire Cardiovascular Associates have

SOUTHBOROUGH — February is not just a time to show love to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day; it also marks

CHICOPEE — The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Elms College has changed the date of its previously announced

SPRINGFIELD — When it comes to the measles, the recent news isn’t good. Thanks to a vaccine which became available in

GREENFIELD — Thanks to a recent Skills Capital Grant award from the Commonwealth, Greenfield Community College (GCC) will soon increase

SPRINGFIELD — SkinCatering, LLC, an all-natural skincare brand with two spa locations in Springfield and Holyoke, announced it has been

PALMER — Robin Lawrence, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, has joined the Palmer Medical Center located at Baystate Wing Hospital

GREENFIELD — The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) honored Ashley LeBeau, administrator of Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in

HOLYOKE — Day Brook Village Senior Living, formerly Loomis House, will host a Chocolate and Wine Open House on Saturday,

PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Vein Center at Berkshire Surgical Services of BMC has been granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation

SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts donated a capital grant totaling $20,000 to MHA Inc. to pay for

GREENFIELD — As the winter season continues, so has the increase in cold and flu illnesses, especially among children in the

PITTSFIELD — The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) honored Maria Craft, administrator of Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility

STOCKBRIDGE — The Austen Riggs Center will convene a conference of national and international experts in the fields of mental healthcare,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walgreens, the nation’s largest retail pharmacy, has agreed to pay $60 million to settle allegations that it

AGAWAM — NAMI Western Massachusetts will offer its NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program for the spring season beginning Monday, Feb. 4.

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) will celebrate its 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial, with a series of events, and

SPRINGFIELD — Teach Western Mass has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Barr Foundation that will allow the education

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has achieved certification to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, reflecting the organization’s commitment

SPRINGFIELD — MHA has produced a week-long, teen-directed social-media campaign to coincide with National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, Jan.

CHICOPEE — The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Elms College will host an Instant Accept Day on Tuesday,

SPRINGFIELD — Way Finders Inc. was awarded a two-year grant for $140,000 from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to advocate for

SPRINGFIELD — As the winter season continues, so has the increase in cold and flu illnesses, especially among children in

WESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing Education and the Department of Social Work at Westfield State University will

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Tracy Hagerty, a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist and electrophysiology specialist,

SPRINGFIELD — Every other Friday, employees of Monson Savings Bank can celebrate Team Giving Initiative Friday (TGIF) by wearing jeans

NORTHAMPTON — Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes? Has your doctor suggested you may be at risk for

HARTFORD, Conn. — United Bank announced it will be waiving all deposit-account monthly service charges and offering loan assistance for

WARE — Facing a cancer diagnosis can be a stressful life change and a daunting prospect.  During a cancer journey, patients and

HOLYOKE — Registration is open for the next Emergency Medical Technician training program at Holyoke Community College (HCC), taking place

BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to 10

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will host two information sessions on Saturday, Jan. 19 in the Admissions Office, DAR

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2019. The deadline

HOLYOKE — Officials from Holyoke Community College (HCC) and Westfield State University signed a dual admission agreement this week that streamlines the

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center will hold its popular free Heart & Vascular Health Lecture Series during the month of

SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced that Attorney Amelia Holstrom was named a partner in the firm on

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointments of Dr. Marcella Bradway as chair of the Department of Surgery and

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will present readings from The Pet Loss Companion and discussion on Thursday, Feb. 28 at