Senate 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
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Massachusetts 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
Read MoreState Awards $5 Million to Support Mental Health Among Young Children
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced it is awarding $5 million in Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Grants to organizations
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $2,000 to Whip City Animal Sanctuary
MONSON — Michael Rouette, executive vice president and COO of Monson Savings Bank, recently presented a $2,000 donation to Robin
Read MoreOpinion: A Month into Summer, Don’t Neglect Adolescent Mental Health
By Shelley Zimmerman, Hospital Administrator, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center It’s been a month since school let out for the summer.
Read MoreMore Evidence Links Physical Activity with Improved Cancer Survival
ATLANTA — A recent analysis led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows engaging in leisure time moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)
Read MoreNomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Extended to July 25
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Nationally Recognized for High-quality Stroke Care
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has once again received the American Heart Assoc. Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus
Read MoreLow-income Patients Experience Greatest Financial Burden from Claim Denials
AMHERST — Low-income patients — and their healthcare providers — are less likely to challenge denials of their health insurance claims
Read MoreAIC Earns Early College Designation in Partnership with Duggan Academy, SEZP
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC), in partnership with the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP), has been designated as a Massachusetts
Read MoreTapestry Health Celebrates Grand Opening of New WIC Office in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Tapestry Health, nonprofit healthcare provider in Western Mass., announced the grand opening of its new WIC (Women, Infants, and
Read MoreBerkshire United Way Board Appoints Katherine von Haefen Interim President, CEO
PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire United Way (BUW) board of directors has appointed Katherine von Haefen, the organization’s director of Community Impact,
Read MoreCity of Easthampton Launches Senior Center Building Committee
EASTHAMPTON — Mayor Nicole LaChapelle has selected members of the Senior Center Building Committee, which will begin meeting in September to
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley’s Stuff the Bus Program Supports Homeless Children
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley announced its 2025 Stuff the Bus school supply drive. The organizaion is reaching out
Read MoreHealth & Her Expands Offerings into Select CVS Pharmacy Stores Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Health & Her, the top perimenopause brand in the U.K., is expanding its U.S. retail footprint into more
Read MoreBerkshire Leadership Program Announces New Project
PITTSFIELD — 1Berkshire’s 2025 cohort of the Berkshire Leadership Program (BLP) announced a curated, bilingual guide to summer activities and year-round
Read MoreThree Baystate Hospitals Selected Among America’s Most Socially Responsible Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, and Baystate Franklin Medical Center have been nationally recognized
Read MoreAmherst Area Chamber, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Partner Again on Scholarships
AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Cooley Dickinson Hospital, announced the recipients of the 21st year
Read MoreHyundai Motor America Presents $5,000 Donation Check to HCC Food Pantry
HOLYOKE — Representatives from Hyundai Motor America visited Holyoke Community College (HCC) last week to deliver a $5,000 check to benefit
Read MoreHolyoke Art Partners with Art Pharmacy to Provide Mental Health Support
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Art has officially joined Art Pharmacy, a groundbreaking arts and healthcare initiative designed to improve mental health
Read MoreSen. Velis Testifies in Support of Legislation to Improve Endometriosis Care
BOSTON — State Sen. John Velis testified on Thursday before the Joint Committee on Public Health in support of legislation
Read MoreMassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center, Workforce Board Merge
GREENFIELD — The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center and the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board announced their official merger effective
Read MoreBHN’s Kamp for Kids in Westfield to Host Kamp Welcome Day on July 11
WESTFIELD — Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults of all abilities, will host an open
Read MoreNomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Extended to July 25
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was
Read MoreBoca Recovery Center Announces New Addiction Treatment Center in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — In 2023, the state of Massachusetts declared its opioid epidemic to be the state’s “greatest public health threat.” The
Read MoreMental Health Assoc. Announces Executive Promotions
CHICOPEE — The Mental Health Assoc. Inc. (MHA) announced the promotion of four key leaders within the organization, aimed at
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital to Host Mobile Blood Donation Team on July 14
WESTFIELD — The Baystate Health Blood Donation team will host a blood drive at Baystate Noble Hospital on Monday, July
Read MoreSecond Chance Now Offering Dog Grooming Services at Springfield Veterinary Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced the addition of dog grooming services at its Springfield Community Veterinary Hospital, located
Read MoreDakin Humane Society to Partner with ASPCA for Pet Adoption Event July 11-12
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will present a pet adoption event on Friday and Saturday, July 11-12, from 12:30 to
Read MoreFood Bank Blasts Impending Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is expressing outrage over last week’s passage of the so-called One Big
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