Baystate 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
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Former 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
Read MoreSenate Approves Permanent Blue Envelope Program Supporting People with Autism
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed an act making permanent the blue envelope program first advanced by the Senate
Read MoreMassachusetts Express Grant Reopens, Offering Reimbursable Team Training
NORTHAMPTON — JKirley Collective announced that the Workforce Training Fund Express Grant is now open and accepting applications for professional
Read MoreBaystate Health Appoints Kathleen Healy as Chief Legal Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced the appointment of Kathleen (Kate) Healy as chief legal officer (CLO), effective July 14. In
Read MoreNomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Is This Friday
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program
Read MoreElms College Partners with Heywood Healthcare on Employee Professional Development
CHICOPEE — Elms College announced a new partnership with Heywood Healthcare in Gardner, establishing a tuition discount program for employees
Read MoreCommunity Health Programs Celebrates 50 Years
GREAT BARRINGTON — What began as one pediatrician knocking on doors in a station wagon has grown into a regional
Read MoreState Offers $180,000 in Grants to Support Higher Education Students with Disabilities
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced it is opening applications for public colleges and universities to apply for $180,000 in
Read MoreYWCA of Western Massachusetts Receives $10,000 from Liberty Bank
SPRINGFIELD — The YWCA of Western Massachusetts announced it recently received $10,000 from Liberty Bank to support its mission. This
Read MoreHealth New England to Award $185,000 in Grants to Address Health Equity
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England has committed $185,000 to fund health equity mini-grants to help address health or healthcare-related needs
Read MoreKathleen Szegda to Depart Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — After almost 20 years at the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM), Kathleen Szegda, director of Community
Read MoreSummerlin Floors Announces Charitable Arm, Summerlin Supports
AMHERST — Summerlin Floors, a woman- and family-owned flooring business based in Amherst, has launched Summerlin Supports, a dedicated branch
Read MoreBaystate Health Appoints Dr. Scott Lichtenberger as Chief Operating Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced the appointment of Dr. Scott Lichtenberger as its new chief operating officer. He started in
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