Author: HCN Staff

DALLAS — An international study suggests other aspects of the diet may not offset the harmful effect of sodium on blood pressure. The study,

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Leonard Sigal, a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist, to the medical

WARE — Baystate Mary Lane will sponsor a Babysitters Academy to ready area youth for spring and summer babysitting responsibilities.

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action Inc. will host “Protecting Your Assets Part III” on Wednesday, April 18 starting

SPRINGFIELD — WalletHub recently compared 100 of the most populated metro areas across 18 key indicators of weight-related problems, incorporating

HOLYOKE — “College for a Day,” a Holyoke Community College (HCC) event that brings hundreds of adult learners to campus each

SPRINGFIELD — The 10th annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting

HOLYOKE — Mont Marie, a member of the Marquis Health Services/Tryko Partners skilled-nursing portfolio, has made a contribution toward the

SPRINGFIELD — The Square One family continues to expand, thanks to its latest partnership with Ohana School of Performing Arts.

SOUTH DEERFIELD — O’Connell Care at Home, with offices in Holyoke, Springfield, and South Deerfield, announced the appointment of Katelyne

NORTHAMPTON — Rockridge Retirement Community, a not-for-profit campus offering independent living, assisted living, and residential care programs, will host Joanne

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Oncology Department will offer a free writing workshop, Spirit of the Written Word, for

WARE — The community is invited to join a blood drive on Wednesday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 4

WILBRAHAM — Stephanie Nascimento and Jeanette Wilburn, owners of Be Vital Wellness, LLC, recently expanded their weight-loss practice opening a

HANOVER, N.H. — Beth Vettori has been named the new executive director at Kendal at Hanover. Vettori will join Kendal

SPRINGFIELD — It might be a little too early to mark your calendars for the next Healthcare Heroes gala — Oct.

SPRINGFIELD — Generous donors pledging their support of Baystate Children’s Hospital resulted in a grand total of $245,367 raised during

WILLIAMSTOWN — Williamstown Commons will host a Great Breakfast Buffet on Saturday, March 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. Proceeds

SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts is seeking nominations from throughout Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties for

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Health Care President and CEO Joanne Marqusee announced the appointment of Dr. Angela Belmont as vice

SPRINGFIELD — The 10th annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker and Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders joined the Arc of Massachusetts and

AMHERST — India has one of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the world, and there is now

WARE — Country Bank reported that it donated $656,000 to more than 400 organizations in 2017 through its Charitable Giving

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will host an open house on Tuesday, March 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Scibelli

NORTHAMPTON — A fund-raising workshop for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of the Pioneer Valley will be held

SPRINGFIELD — The 10th annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet

SPRINGFIELD — The Gray House will hold its 27th annual spaghetti supper on Monday, March 19 from 5 to 7

NORTH ADAMS — Achieve TMS East will host a grand opening and open house on Thursday, March 8 from 5

CHICOPEE — Elms College announced that global health leader Dr. Louise Ivers will deliver the commencement address and receive an

HOLYOKE — Noted raptor rehabilitator Tom Ricardi will bring his “Birds of Prey” exhibition to Holyoke Community College (HCC) on

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center will host a free discussion, “Colon Health: Problems & Prevention,” on Wednesday, March 14 at

SPRINGFIELD — O’Connell Care at Home, with offices in Springfield and South Deerfield, announced the appointment of Sara Vincunas as

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker and Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders met this week with members of the

SPRINGFIELD — O & P Labs recently opened the doors to the Prosthetic Center at 3500 Main St. in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD — Today, March 1, from 1:45 to 2 p.m., 13 students from Duggan Academy will visit Loomis Lakeside at

TURNERS FALLS — On Feb. 23, the United Arc held its annual Coffee & Conversation event, an opportunity for legislators

FLORENCE — Bonni Alpert has announced the creation of her new business, Bonni Alpert Educational Consulting, which will serve high-school

HOLYOKE — John Dowd Jr., Dennis Fitzpatrick, Diane LaCosse, and James Wall were recently named to the board of the

FLORENCE — Tom Schiff, the founder and executive director of Phallacies Inc., will receive an Innovative Initiative Award in March