Author: HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — September means back-to-school supplies, and that means a new set of financial challenges for families who are already

SPRINGFIELD — September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and the news isn’t great. According to the latest data from

SPRINGFIELD — The second annual class of Healthcare Heroes will be honored at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse in Hampden

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Medical Center provider affiliate, Western Mass Physician Associates announced it is changing the name to Holyoke

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Do you have questions about Social Security or Medicare? Are you or someone you know turning 65,

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield will be home to the 24th Educare early-education school to be built in the U.S., and the

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center recently held a dedication ceremony for renovations to the inpatient Behavioral Health unit of the

LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Learning will offer a program on dementia and brain health on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD — The second annual class of Healthcare Heroes will be honored at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse in Hampden

CHICOPEE — The School of Nursing at Elms College, in partnership with Baystate Medical Center Nursing, will host a discussion

NORTHAMPTON — Clinical & Support Options (CSO) has been awarded $2M from the Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals

SPRINGFIELD — Handlers and owners of dogs, cats, birds, and other pets, as well as service and farm animals, are

SPRINGFIELD — Through Oct. 15, American International College (AIC) will use the college’s social-media platforms and website to feature prominent

NORTHAMPTON — The Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson recently welcomed advanced oncology nurse practitioner Glenda Flynn. “I have

SPRINGFIELD — When Holyoke Medical Center and Western Mass Physician Associates (WMPA) needed help enhancing the skills of their medical

SPRINGFIELD — The second annual class of Healthcare Heroes will be honored at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse in Hampden

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Margaret Gordon-Fogelson, an obstetrician/gynecologist, to the medical staff of Berkshire

HOLYOKE — On Friday, Sept. 28, Gateway City Arts will host an evening of stand-up comedy featuring comedians from New

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $1 billion in

SOUTH HADLEY — Local businesses and individuals took a swing — or many — at changing the lives of children

HOLYOKE — Attorney Karen Jackson of Jackson Law, an elder-law and estate-planning firm, will teach a series of classes highlighting

LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow is seeking companions to spend time with residents who are living with dementia and will offer a

WORCESTER — Jeffrey Hillis, President and CEO of AdCare Hospital, announced the appointment of Marcella Rivard as chief financial officer.

GREENFIELD — On Monday, Sept. 24, in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, Baystate Franklin Medical Center is hosting a

HOLYOKE — Soto Home Care announced it has earned accreditation status from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for

WESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing Education will offer a phlebotomy technician program on Tuesday and Thursday nights,

PALMER — On Friday, Sept. 14, Baystate Wing Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new

HOLYOKE — The Center for Human Development will present its annual conference on hoarding disorder on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from

SPRINGFIELD — “Adam” arrived at MHA’s Emergency Respite — a program which provides emergency-based housing and care for people with

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) is launching a pilot program to teach English-language skills to nurses from Puerto Rico