State Sen. John Velis Appointed to Negotiate Compromise Substance-use-disorder Bill
BOSTON — As the state Legislature works to reconcile differences between versions of several different pieces of legislation passed by
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Nominations Now Being Accepted for Women of Impact Class of 2024
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital Adds Advanced CT Scanner
WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital announced the addition of a new CT (computed tomography) imaging scanner, enhancing its commitment to
Read MoreEasthampton to Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 26
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton will host the annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) vigil this year on Monday, Aug. 26 from
Read MoreGirl Scouts Receive $15,000 Grant from Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
HOLYOKE — Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) announced the continued investment by the Irene E. & George
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center Welcomes Jodi Stack
GREENFIELD — Jodi Stack, MSN, RN has joined the team at Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) as its chief Nursing
Read MoreBerkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Health Systems announced that Berkshire Harm Reduction has deployed a vending machine for clients in North
Read MoreWestfield State University Accepting Registrations for EMT Basic Program
WESTFIELD — Registration is open for the fall 2024 emergency medical technician (EMT) basic program offered at Westfield State University.
Read MoreKen O’Neill Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon Slated for Aug. 26 at Chicopee Country Club
CHICOPEE — On Monday, Aug. 26, the 25th anniversary of the Ken O’Neill Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon will take
Read MoreMassachusetts Assisted Living Assoc. Honors Andrea Bates of Ruth’s House
LONGMEADOW — The Massachusetts Assisted Living Assoc. (Mass-ALA) honored a group of assisted-living professionals representing various levels of the industry
Read MoreState Health Officials Announce Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the second human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in
Read MoreJohn and Sandy Maybury Named 2024-25 Co-chairs of Baystate’s Rays of Hope
SPRINGFIELD — John and Sandy Maybury have been named co-chairs of Baystate Health’s 2024-25 Rays of Hope. Sandy, a breast-cancer
Read MoreReport: Massachusetts Has Third-longest ER Waiting Times in U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas — New data has revealed the U.S. states with the longest and shortest ER waiting times. The research
Read MoreDowntown Pittsfield Inc. Grand Opening Slated for Sept. 12
PITTSFIELD — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. (DPI) has officially relocated its office location to the heart of downtown Pittsfield at 431
Read MoreReport Finds Successes, Challenges in State’s Behavioral-health Reforms
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation released a report offering an early examination of the state’s
Read MoreSTCC Announces Three New Members Named to Board of Trustees
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) board of trustees welcomed three new members appointed by Gov. Maura Healey.
Read MoreHCC to Hold Registration Express Event on Aug. 24
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will hold Registration Express for the fall 2024 semester on Saturday, Aug. 24. During
Read MoreCAN-DO Celebrates First Anniversary Advocating for Children with Disabilities
EASTHAMPTON — CAN-DO (Caregiver Advisory Network for Disability Opportunities) is proud to mark its one-year anniversary of service to the
Read MoreNominations Open for Springfield Regional Chamber’s Super 60
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber announced that nominations are open through Sept. 13 for its highly anticipated Super 60
Read MoreWNE Awarded $500,000 Grant to Establish Pharmaceutical Engineering Degree
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) is the recipient of a $500,000 grant to establish an interdisciplinary master’s in
Read MoreBaystate Health Welcomes Dean Sanpei as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Dean Sanpei has joined the organization as senior vice president and chief strategy officer.
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Supports Miracle League of Western Massachusetts
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank was a full season sponsor of the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts’s 2023 season, donating
Read MoreVA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System Announces Mobile Farmers Market
WORCESTER — VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (VACWM) announced Project New Hope Inc., a nonprofit veterans organization, will bring
Read MoreAndrea Bates Honored with Sales and Marketing Award from Mass-ALA
LONGMEADOW — On July 31, the Massachusetts Assisted Living Assoc. (Mass-ALA) honored Andrea Bates, Sales and Marketing director at Ruth’s
Read MoreNorth Adams Regional Hospital Receives Critical Access Hospital Designation
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Health Systems announced that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the designation
Read MoreNominations Now Open for Women of Impact Class of 2024
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreBaystate’s Community Health Centers Offering Free Health Fairs This Week
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s three community health centers in Springfield will hold free health fairs during National Health Center
Read More‘Shadow and Light: An Expression of the Cancer Experience’ to Open with Aug. 9 Reception
NORTHAMPTON — The public is invited to attend a festive opening reception for “Shadow and Light: An Expression of the
Read MoreReport: Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented or Delayed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A report published recently by the Lancet Commission found that nearly half of all dementia cases could
Read MoreSen. Gomez Secures Funding for Young Parents in Budget Debate
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez announced that he successfully advocated for the inclusion of an initiative in the FY
Read MoreMCLA Board of Trustees Adds Three New Members
NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced that Gov. Maura Healey has appointed three new members to
Read MoreAll Our Kids Partners with Pampered Chef for Online Fundraising Event
SOUTH HADLEY — All Our Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive families in Western Mass., announced
Read MoreBotanica Launches the Center Alternative Cooperative in Chicopee Center
CHICOPEE — Botanica announced the launch of the Center Alternative Cooperative, an apothecary, local-goods, event, and education center focused on
Read MoreU.S. Senate Passes Two Major Bills to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate passed two key bills aimed at reinforcing Alzheimer’s disease as a national priority and
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Senior Planning Guide 2024
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans age 65 and older — which was 35 million in
Read MoreMountainOne Named Among Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts
NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced it has been named one of the Commonwealth’s top corporate charitable contributors by the Boston
Read MoreBlue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Announces $360,000 in Grants for Perinatal Health
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation announced $360,000 in new grant funding to support 12 organizations
Read MoreCruise for Critters Returning to Westview Farms Creamery to Support Pets in Need
MONSON — The engines are revving, and the countdown has begun for the much-anticipated Cruise for Critters on Saturday, Sept.
Read MoreGreenfield Awarded $925,000 in CDBG Funding
GREENFIELD — The city of Greenfield is receiving $925,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The funds will be
Read MoreMHA to Host Grand Opening of New Headquarters on Aug. 13
SPRINGFIELD — The Mental Health Assoc. (MHA) announced the official grand opening of its new corporate office located at 350
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