With COVID-19 Surging at Baystate, Dr. Mark Keroack Encourages Vaccination
SPRINGFIELD — Despite having just 5.5% of the state’s hospital inpatient beds, Baystate Health’s four hospitals housed 18% of all
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BFAIR Earns Health New England Well Worth It Award for Worksite Health Promotion
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR has been named a 2021 Health New England Well Worth It Award recipient at the bronze
Read moreLate-start Classes Now Available at Asnuntuck Community College
ENFIELD, Conn. — The fall semester at Asnuntuck Community College has begun, but there is still time to register for
Read moreDr. Evan Altman Joins Baystate Wing Hospital as Medical Director of Convenient Care
PALMER — Dr. Evan Altman has joined Baystate Wing Hospital as medical director of Convenient Care, an extension of Baystate
Read moreState Expands Vaccine Requirement for Long-term-care Providers, Home-care Workers
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced plans to require COVID-19 vaccination for all staff at rest homes, assisted-living residences (ALRs),
Read moreAttorney Vanessa Smith Appointed to HCC Board of Trustees
HOLYOKE — Vanessa Smith, senior vice president and chief legal officer for Baystate Health, has been appointed to the Holyoke
Read moreState Health Officials Announce Season’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state
Read moreGift of $50 Million from Robert and Donna Manning Is Largest in UMass History
BOSTON — The University of Massachusetts announced it will receive a cash gift of $50 million from Robert and Donna
Read moreWillie Ross School for the Deaf to Hold Grand Reopening, Ribbon Cutting on Sept. 17
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) will hold a grand reopening and ribbon cutting for the newly
Read moreOpinion: Today Is International Overdose Awareness Day
By Christine Palmieri, Vice President, Recovery and Housing, MHA Our community, our state, and our nation continue to experience a
Read moreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley Opens Volunteer Signups for Day of Caring 2021
SPRINGFIELD — The United Way of Pioneer Valley announced it has officially opened volunteer signups for Day of Caring 2021,
Read moreNinth Annual Communication, Apology, and Resolution Forum Slated for Oct. 26
WALTHAM — The ninth annual Communication, Apology, and Resolution Forum, hosted by the Massachusetts Alliance for Communication and Resolution following
Read moreHusband and Wife Neurologists Join Berkshire Health Systems
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Stanley Tuhrim and Dr. Betty Mintz, board-certified and fellowship-trained neurologists
Read moreFamily-medicine Provider Dr. Shauna Dunton Joins Williamstown Medical
WILLIAMSTOWN — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the appointment of Dr. Shauna Dunton to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical
Read moreBaystate Health Announces Changes in Visitor Policy
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health is announcing some significant changes to its hospital visitor (also referred to now as care-partner) policy
Read moreLynnette Watkins, MD, MBA, Named President and CEO at CDH
NORTHAMPTON — Lynnette Watkins, MD, MBA, an ophthalmologist and widely respected health care administrator and leader, has been named president
Read moreWestfield State University to Stage RN to BSN Virtual Information Session
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University will host a virtual information session for the RN-to-BSN program at 11 a.m. on Oct.
Read moreBacon Wilson Announces Eight Attorneys named to ‘Best Lawyers’
SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson announced that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers in America® 2022: Attorney Kenneth Albano, the
Read moreVenture X Slates Grand Opening of Holyoke Location
HOLYOKE — Venture X®, a membership-based workspace community, will celebrate the opening of its newest location, in Holyoke, on Sept.
Read moreRachel’s Table, Food Bank Join Forces to Fight Hunger
SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table, (RT), the food rescue and redistribution program of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, and the
Read moreMask Mandate Considered for the Big E
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Board of Health is considering a mask mandate for the upcoming Big E to
Read moreNominations for Women of Impact Awards Due Aug. 27
SPRINGFIELD — For three years, BusinessWest, sister publication of the Healthcare News, has been celebrating outstanding women from all industries,
Read moreHCC to Offer Free COVID-19 Vaccinations
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College is hosting weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics on its Homestead Avenue campus. At the HCC
Read moreMassachusetts Health Centers Surpass One Million Telehealth Visits
BOSTON —The Massachusetts FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) Telehealth Consortium today announced that its 35 community health center members have
Read moreBenchmark Senior Living Named One of ‘Best Workplaces in Aging Services’
WALTHAM — Benchmark Senior Living, a provider of senior living services in the Northeast, was named by FORTUNE magazine and Great
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Senior Planning Guide 2021
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2000, the number of adults age 65 and older was 35 million, or
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Career Pulse
Baystate Medical Center Names Interim President, CNO SPRINGFIELD — A respected healthcare professional with more than 30 years of clinical
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Read moreAIC to Offer Free Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations for Community Members
SPRINGFIELD — Students and employees at American International College (AIC) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to returning
Read moreJGS Lifecare to Host Baystate Vaccination Van August 30, Sept. 20
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare a health care system serving seniors and their families in Western Mass., will be hosting the
Read moreFreedom Credit Union raises more than $2,700 for The Food Bank
SPRINGFIELD— Throughout June and July, Freedom Credit Union collected cash donations at its branches throughout Western Mass. to benefit The Food Bank of
Read moreWillie Ross School for the Deaf Announces Mary-Anne Stearns as New Trustee
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) announced that Mary-Anne Stearns, CPA has joined the school’s board of
Read moreJGS Lifecare Honors Memory of Seymour Frankel at Classic Day of Tournaments
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare recently hosted its 40th annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments at Twin Hills Country Club in
Read moreBaker-Polito Administration Announces Massachusetts Statewide STEM Week
WORCESTER — The Baker-Polito administration announced that the fourth annual STEM Week will take place this year Oct. 18-22 and
Read moreNominations for Women of Impact Awards Due Aug. 27
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its fourth annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in
Read moreGovernor Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Executive Employees
BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker issued an executive order requiring all state executive-branch employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Read morePartnership Brings CHD Clinical Services to HCC Campus
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) is partnering with the Springfield-based nonprofit Center for Human Development (CHD) on a new,
Read moreMHA to Present 23rd Wellness Classic Golf Tournament on Sept. 17
SPRINGFIELD — On Friday, Sept. 17, MHA will hold its Wellness Classic golf benefit at Wilbraham Country Club for what
Read moreAmerican Eagle Investment Services to Offer Seminar on Retirement Healthcare Costs
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — American Eagle Investment Services invites the public to explore their options for healthcare in retirement during
Read moreMonson Savings Bank Pledges $100,000 to Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announced it will donate $100,000 to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to support people
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