American Academy of Sleep Medicine Calls for Elimination of Daylight Saving Time
DARIEN, Ill. — Public health and safety would benefit from eliminating daylight saving time, according to a position statement from the American
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10 Bacon Wilson Attorneys Named ‘Best Lawyers’
SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson is pleased announced that 10 attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. Attorney Kenneth Albano,
Read moreEMT Training Classes at HCC begin Sept. 15
HOLYOKE — Registration is now open for Emergency Medical Technician training for fall 2020 at Holyoke Community College. HCC’s EMT
Read moreCFWM Distributes $4.3M in Mass COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Mass. (CFWM) has announced that it has distributed $4.3 million in grants from
Read moreMake-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island Announces CEO Transition
BOSTON — Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, announced that Charlotte Beattie
Read moreExperts: Upcoming Flu Season Will Be Unprecedented
SPRINGFIELD – As summer wanes and fall is just around the corner, so is the 2020-2021 flu season. While experts
Read moreHMC Honored with 4 Awards for Excellence in Stroke Care
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has received four prestigious national and state awards for excellence and quality of stroke
Read moreBeHealthy Partnership Chooses MHA for Housing Initiative
SPRINGFIELD — The BeHealthy Partnership Accountable Care Organization, comprised of Baystate Health, Caring Health Center and Health New England, has
Read more‘Stop the Spread’ COVID-19 testing site opening Aug. 26 at HCC
HOLYOKE — To assist the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the city of Holyoke in reducing the spread of COVID-19, Holyoke
Read moreAACN Distinguished Research Lecturer Explores her Role as Nurse Scientist
AMHERST — In her role as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 2020 Distinguished Research Lecturer, Karen Giuliano, a
Read moreBenchmark Mind & Memory Approach Wins National Award
WALTHAM — Benchmark, a leading provider of senior living services in the Northeast, today announced that it has received a
Read moreLead Poisoning A Growing Concern Amid Pandemic
SPRINGFIELD — Children are once again at the heart of the coronavirus pandemic. Because children and families are spending more
Read moreGlenmeadow Announces Promotions and New Hire to Staff Team
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow has promoted two staff team members to recognize their dedication, and also hired a new director to
Read moreLifePath Distributes More Than 600 Free Farmer’s Market Coupon Booklets to Elders
GREENFIELD — LifePath has distributed approximately 625 free farmer’s market coupon booklets, worth $25 each, this summer. The coupons are
Read moreHMC’s Spiros Hatiras Recognized for Demonstrating ‘What’s Right in Health Care’
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) announced that President and CEO Spiros Hatiras has received the Huron Studer Group’s 2020
Read moreVirtual Sunset & Vines Event Celebrates Northampton Survival Center
NORTHAMPTON — Sunset & Vines, an annual fundraising event for the Northampton Survival Center usually hosted by Glendale Ridge Vineyard
Read moreBHN’s Westfield Kamp for Kids Receives $10,000 Grant from Westfield Bank
WESTFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced it received a grant of $10,000 from Westfield Bank to benefit Kamp
Read moreFlu Vaccine Now Required for All Massachusetts Students
BOSTON — State public-health officials announced that influenza immunization will be required for all children 6 months of age or
Read moreNew Chief of Cardiology Joins Berkshire Health Systems
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Chien as the new division chief of Cardiology at
Read moreSquare One’s Joan Kagan Announces Plans to Retire
SPRINGFIELD — Following a human-services career spanning more than 45 years, Square One President and CEO Joan Kagan has announced
Read moreWilliamstown Apothecary Opens Today
WILLIAMSTOWN — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) and Williams College announced that the Williamstown Apothecary, a new retail pharmacy in Williamstown,
Read moreWSU to Host Virtual Information Session for Two Graduate Programs on Sept. 23
WESTFIELD — A virtual information session for Westfield State University’s (WSU) master’s degrees in counseling and applied behavior analysis will
Read moreSchooley Mitchell Delivers ‘Found Money’ to Area Businesses
BOSTON — The Boston/West Roxbury office of Schooley Mitchell, North America’s largest independent cost-reduction company, announced it is delivering hundreds
Read moreCooley Dickinson Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Brian Hoffman
WEST HATFIELD — Cooley Dickinson Medical Group (CDMG) Orthopedics & Sports Medicine recently welcomed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Hoffman to
Read moreHealth Insurers Report Substantial Gains in Revenue During Second Quarter
BOSTON — All three of Massachusetts’ largest health insurers reported substantial gains in the second quarter as patients kept paying
Read moreSTCC to Hold ‘Community Conversations’ Virtual Event on Aug. 19
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is connecting with the local community through college alumni, local politicians, civic and
Read moreEastern Equine Encephalitis Arrives in Hampden County
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that laboratory testing confirmed the second human case of eastern
Read moreSecond Chance Veterinary Hospitals Find Creative Ways to Safely Restore Programs
SPRINGFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is rising to the challenges presented by COVID-19, continuing to innovate for the health
Read moreHCC Unveils New Academic Programs for Fall Semester
HOLYOKE — Cannabis cultivation, beer and cider brewing, and winemaking are just a few of the new academic programs being
Read moreAmerican International College to Offer Certificate in Addiction Counseling
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will offer a certificate in Addiction Counseling beginning with the fall 2020 semester. Applications are
Read moreRiver Valley Counseling Center Welcomes Valerie Bourdon to Board of Directors
HOLYOKE — River Valley Counseling Center has welcomed Valerie Bourdon to its board of directors. She has more than 25
Read moreTask Force Examines Role of Mobile Health Technology in COVID-19 Pandemic
AMHERST — An international task force, including two UMass Amherst computer scientists, concludes in new research that mobile health (mHealth)
Read moreWNEU, Big Y Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program Accredited
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) College of Pharmacy Health Sciences and Big Y Foods, Inc. Community-Based Residency Program
Read moreMHA Receives New Minivan Via Community Transit Grant
SPRINGFIELD — MHA has received a new minivan specially converted to increase community integration and access for those the agency
Read moreAdCare to Host Virtual Narcan Training on Aug. 25
WORCESTER — AdCare will host a free, virtual training on how to administer the overdose-reversing drug naloxone, or Narcan, on
Read moreMercy Medical Center Recognized for Stroke Treatment
SPRINGFIELD — For the seventh year in a row, Mercy Medical Center has received the American Heart Assoc./American Stroke Assoc.
Read moreBaker-Polito Administration Releases Enhanced Community-level COVID-19 Data
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration has released additional data on community-level spread of COVID-19 in order to target additional resources
Read moreWestfield State University Appoints Maggie Balch Dean of Students
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University appointed Maggie Balch dean of students. She will report to Vice President for Student Affairs
Read moreWSU, HCC Announce Biotechnology Program Partnership
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University (WSU) and Holyoke Community College (HCC) have partnered to create an affordable pathway for students
Read moreCongressman Neal Touts $1.89 Million Grant to HCC for Community Health Program
HOLYOKE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal recently visited Holyoke Community College (HCC) to announce the awarding of a four-year, $1.89
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