CDMG Geriatrics Offers Monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group
NORTHAMPTON — CDMG (Cooley Dickinson Medical Group) Geriatrics announced a monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group, offering a time for caregivers
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BusinessWest Accepting Nominations for Women of Impact Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards. Nominations for the Women of
Read MoreBlue Rider Stables to Host Fun Day on Aug. 30
NORTH EGREMONT — Blue Rider Stables will bring back its end-of-summer Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 10:30 a.m.
Read MoreMassMutual Foundation Donates $275,000 to Nonprofit Organizations
SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Foundation has awarded $275,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations across the U.S. through its annual Community Service
Read MoreShatz, Schwartz and Fentin Named to ‘In the Lead: Legacy Law Firms’ List
SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced its inclusion in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s first-ever “In the Lead: Legacy Law
Read MoreHealth New England Offers $250,000 in Funding to Address Health Inequity
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England, a part of Baystate Health’s integrated healthcare delivery system, will award a total of $250,000
Read MoreAttorney Paula Almgren Writes Rulebook on Eldercare
LENOX — Attorney Paula Almgren, founder of Berkshire Law Group, is the author of a new book, Eldercare the Rules
Read MoreJacob’s Pillow Cancels Season Following Fatal Workplace Accident
BECKET — Jacob’s Pillow, a dance center in the Berkshires, announced it has canceled the rest of its summer festival,
Read MoreTapestry Health Welcomes Brad Riley as Chairperson of Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — Tapestry Health announced the appointment of Brad Riley as chairperson of its board of directors. A seasoned public
Read MoreWaiting in Line: Why Six Feet of Social Distancing May Not Be Enough
AMHERST — We all remember the advice frequently repeated during the COVID pandemic: maintain six feet of distance from every
Read MoreHCC Welcomes Richard Tremblay as Assistant Vice President
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently welcomed Richard Tremblay as its assistant vice president of People and Talent. In
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for Women of Impact Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards. Nominations for the Women of
Read MoreBaystate Medical Center Named Among Best Hospitals in Massachusetts for 2025-26
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center has been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2025-26 Best Hospital. Baystate
Read MoreFormer YWCA Employee Rosalind Jackson Honored with Room Dedication
SPRINGFIELD — The YWCA of Western Massachusetts recently held a room dedication ceremony and reception for a beloved former employee,
Read MoreBassie Baron, 15, Celebrates 10 Years of Giving Back to Rachel’s Table
SPRINGFIELD — Most teens celebrate birthdays with gifts, but for the past decade, Bassie Baron has been giving back instead.
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Credited with High Performance in Lung Cancer Surgery
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has been rated ‘high performing’ in lung cancer surgery in the Springfield Metro area by
Read MoreFarm Credit East Awards $76,500 to Northeast Farmers Markets
ENFIELD, Conn. — In conjunction with National Farmers Market Week, Farm Credit East announced its recent awarding of $76,500 in
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Stroke Care
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has received the Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Silver quality achievement award from the
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital Emergency Department Recognized for Excellence
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital’s Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Emergency Nurses Assoc. (ENA)
Read MoreCountry Bank Recognizes Jodie Gerulaitis with President’s Platinum Award
WARE — Mary McGovern, president and CEO of Country Bank, announced that Jodie Gerulaitis, first vice president of Community Relations,
Read MoreBFAIR’s Community Based Day Services Program Hosts Veterans’ Supply Drive
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR’s Community Based Day Services (CBDS) program is asking for help in supporting local veterans in need.
Read MoreAmherst Area Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for Annual A+ Awards
AMHERST — Nominations for the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 A+ Awards are now open. Each year, the chamber
Read MoreFamily Camp Day Returns to Storrowton Village Museum on Aug. 4
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Storrowton Village Museum will host its second Family Camp Day on Monday, Aug. 4 from 11:30 a.m.
Read MoreAccess Care Partners Offers New 24/7 Virtual Help for Older Adults at Home
HOLYOKE — Access Care Partners, formerly WestMass ElderCare, has launched an innovative new service designed to support older adults in
Read MoreBay Path Names Megan Trinkle-Knotts Program Director for MS in Genetic Counseling
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University announced the appointment of Megan Trinkle-Knotts as the new program director of the master of
Read MoreAmerican International College to Host Registration Rush on Aug. 4
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will host Registration Rush 2025 on Monday, Aug. 4, offering prospective students an opportunity
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Senior Planning Guide 2025
When BusinessWest and the Healthcare News first started publishing an annual Senior Planning Guide, the idea wasn’t to create a roadmap to the
Read MoreWillie Ross School Adds Lauren Linton to Blake Audiology Clinic Staff
LONGMEADOW — Audiologist Lauren Linton has joined the staff of the Blake Audiology Clinic, which is on the campus of,
Read MoreWNE Professor Highlights Need for Modernized Accessibility Symbols in Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — Erin Murray, associate professor of Occupational Therapy at Western New England University (WNE), is leading an important conversation
Read MoreHCC to Hold Registration Express on Aug. 2
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will hold a Registration Express event for fall 2025 classes on Saturday, Aug. 2,
Read MoreRocky’s Launches Fundraiser to Support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 50 locations in nine states,
Read MoreEEE Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Hampshire County
EASTHAMPTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the presence of the eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus
Read MoreElms College Ranked Highly by Niche.com in Several Categories
CHICOPEE — Elms College received significant recognition across multiple categories in Niche.com’s latest rankings. It has been named among the
Read MoreCaring Health Center Celebrates 30 Years of Service
SPRINGFIELD — Caring Health Center is marking a major milestone: 30 years of providing compassionate, affordable, community-based healthcare in Springfield
Read MoreGreenfield Triathlon Set to Make Waves on Aug. 3
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Triathlon, New England’s longest-running triathlon, is gearing up for its annual event on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Read MoreLiberty Bank Foundation, Square One Team Up to Support Workforce Development
SPRINGFIELD — In keeping with its longstanding commitment to supporting the cities and towns it serves, the Liberty Bank Foundation
Read MoreEnterprise Mobility Foundation Awards $22,000 to Square One
SPRINGFIELD — In keeping with its mission to strengthen communities where its team members live and work, the Enterprise Mobility
Read More413Cares Unveils Resource Page for Older Adults
SPRINGFIELD — 413Cares, a community platform that connects residents of Western Mass. to the services they need, recently introduced a new
Read MoreLiberty Bank Foundation Donates $10,000 to Revitalize CDC
SPRINGFIELD — Revitalize Community Development Corp. (CDC) announced a $10,000 grant from the Liberty Bank Foundation to support its annual
Read MoreAIC Introduces Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Systems Administration
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) is launching a new bachelor of science degree in health systems administration (HSA), developed
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