Berkshire Visiting Nurse Assoc. Honored for Patient Satisfaction
PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Visiting Nurse Assoc. (VNA) has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a Superior Performer
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Massachusetts Establishes Veterans’ Equality Review Board
BOSTON — Fulfilling legislation authored by state Sen. John Velis in the FY 2023 state budget, Gov. Maura Healey officially
Read MoreCountry Bank Recognized by Boston Business Journal for Charitable Giving
WARE — Country Bank announced that the Boston Business Journal has once again named it an honoree in its annual
Read MoreHospice of the Fisher Home Receives Anonymous $100,000 Donation
AMHERST — An anonymous donor has given a $100,000 boost to Hospice of the Fisher Home’s “Keep Us Rooted” capital
Read MoreBFAIR to Host Dine for Disabilities Event on Oct. 4
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR and many restaurant partners throughout Berkshire County will host Dine for Disabilities on Wednesday, Oct. 4
Read MoreBaystate Health to Hold Free, Virtual Lecture Series on Breast Health
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will hold a free virtual lecture series on breast health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in
Read MoreBaystate Health Launches $70 Million Fundraising Campaign
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced a $70 million comprehensive fundraising effort. “Healthier Tomorrows: The Campaign for Baystate Health” is the
Read MoreJGS Lifecare to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Ruth’s House Today
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will celebrate the 25-year anniversary of its Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence today, Sept. 19, from
Read MoreDifference Makers Nominations Due by Dec. 8
SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you
Read MoreMental Health Assoc. Purchases Office Building in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Mental Health Assoc. Inc. (MHA) recently purchased the property previously owned by MassMutual on 350 Memorial Dr. in
Read MoreRice Fruit Farm Supports Effort to Raise Awareness of Suicide Prevention
WILBRAHAM — Rice Fruit Farm is named after original owner, Jesse Rice who established, back in the late 1800s, what
Read MoreCountry Bank Grants $10,000 to Massachusetts Farm Resiliency Fund
WARE — Country Bank announced its support of the Massachusetts Farm Resiliency Fund with a $10,000 donation. Gov. Maura Healey
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Healthcare Heroes 2023
We’re excited to celebrate our 2023 Healthcare Heroes on Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Springfield Marriott Downtown. Since BusinessWest and
Read MoreState Sen. Adam Gomez Attends Recovery Day at Magazine Park
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gomez joined Valor Recovery Center on Thursday for Recovery Day at Magazine Park in Springfield.
Read MoreJohn Oliveira Appointed Commissioner of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
BOSTON — Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh announced that John Oliveira, who has served as acting
Read MoreGCC Names April Parsons Vice President of Academic Affairs
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College announced that President Michelle Schutt has appointed April Parsons as the next vice president of
Read MoreUMass Amherst, Embr Labs Develop ‘Digital Drug’ to Predict Hot Flashes
AMHERST — Researchers at UMass Amherst’s Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) and Embr Labs have created a machine-learning algorithm
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Unveils Community Code of Conduct
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has released its Community Code of Conduct, joining health systems across the nation in
Read MoreLocal Veterans Compete for Chance to Attend National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
LEEDS — On Friday, Sept. 22, artwork by local veterans will be on display to the public at the VA
Read MoreChicopee Flag-raising Ceremony to Raise Awareness of Hydrocephalus
CHICOPEE — On Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m., Chicopee City Hall’s Flag Plaza will host a flag-raising ceremony to
Read MoreGrant to Help Westfield State Continue Supporting Students with Intellectual Disabilities
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has been awarded a $145,012 grant by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (MDHE) to
Read MoreTommyCar Collision Center Transforms Jeep Wrangler for Hampshire County TRIAD
NORTHAMPTON — TommyCar Collision Center announced a collaboration with Hampshire County TRIAD seniors and law enforcement to provide a customized
Read MoreLiver-targeting Drug Reverses Obesity, Lowers Cholesterol in Mice
AMHERST — A UMass Amherst biomedical engineer has used a nanogel-based carrier designed in his lab to deliver a drug
Read MoreJewish Federation of the Berkshires Welcomes Susan Levine
PITTSFIELD — Jewish Federation of the Berkshires announced the appointment of Susan Levine as the new Food Service director for
Read MorePolice vs. Fire Baseball Classic Presented by Country Bank Raises $15,750
WORCESTER — To launch Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, the second annual Police vs. Fire Baseball Classic, presented by
Read MoreSecond Annual Cocktails for Tails to Help Springfield-area Pets
LONGMEADOW — Tickets are on sale for Second Chance Animal Services’ second annual Cocktails for Tails, a fundraiser to help
Read MoreMiraVista Interviewing, Hiring Nurses Virtually on Tuesday Afternoons
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is offering virtual hiring interviews for nurses from noon to 2 p.m. in September
Read MoreGreenfield Cooperative Bank Donates $5,000 to Massachusetts Farm Resiliency Fund
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced a $5,000 donation to the Massachusetts Farm Resiliency Fund, a partnership between philanthropic organizations
Read MoreNeal Announces $620,000 for MCLA Nursing Program in Partnership with BHS
NORTH ADAMS — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Calls on Public to Support Walk to End Alzheimer’s
SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of September, Freedom Credit Union is accepting monetary donations at all its branches to benefit
Read MoreBerkshire Bank to Host Xtraordinary Day in Five States on Sept. 12
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank will host its Xtraordinary Day (X-Day) on Tuesday, Sept. 12 beginning at noon with concurrent day-of-service
Read MoreBaystate Palmer Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology Services Move to New Location
PALMER — Baystate Palmer Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology Outpatient Specialty Practices will move to a new location within Baystate Wing
Read MoreMiraVista Expands Intensive Outpatient Programming
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is expanding its Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), adding evening hours in both Spanish and
Read MoreFinancial Assistance Available for Farmers Who Suffered Crop Losses This Year
BOSTON — The application for the Natural Disaster Recovery Program for Agriculture is now open. The program will provide financial
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services, Teddy Bear Pools and Spas Team Up to Keep Pets Healthy
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services and Teddy Bear Pools and Spas in Chicopee have announced a community vaccine
Read MoreSpringfield Officials Join AMR to Honor Earn While You Learn Graduates
SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 5, Springfield officials joined American Medical Response (AMR) in congratulating its newest class of Earn While
Read MoreTwo-time Academy Award Winner Ruth Carter Visiting Downtown Springfield on Sept. 8
SPRINGFIELD — Art for the Soul Gallery will host a book signing with Springfield native and award-winning costume designer to
Read MoreSTCC Offers Part-time Option for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
SPRINGFIELD — For the first time this fall, Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) occupational therapy assistant program will offer students
Read MoreFour Baystate Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health’s four hospitals have received the Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Read MoreToday Is the Deadline to Nominate a Woman of Impact
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, the business journal of Western Massachusetts, is accepting nominations for the sixth annual Women of Impact awards
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