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Baker-Polito Administration Awards Additional $4.5M for COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Efforts 

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 HCN Staff 48 Views $4.5M, Baker-Polito, COVID-19 Vaccine, Grants

   BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced an additional $4.5 million in grants to organizations working in communities hardest hit

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State Awards $30 Million to STCC to Relocate Health Programs 

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 HCN Staff 53 Views $30 Million, Relocate Health Programs, State Award, STCC

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College has received $30 million in state funding to move healthcare programs out of an

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Baystate Health to Offer Two Free Virtual Events on Stroke Prevention 

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 HCN Staff 50 Views 2 virtual events, Baystate Health, Stroke Prevention

SPRINGFIELD – Baystate Health is offering two free informative virtual events during May’s Stroke Awareness Month.  Strokes Can Happen at Any Age,

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Greater Holyoke YMCA Receives $25,000 Donation 

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 HCN Staff 47 Views $25, 000 Donation, Greater Holyoke, YMCA

HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke YMCA announced that it is the recipient of a significant donation from Barbara Bernard, a

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Pathlight Appoints John Roberson as Executive Director  

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 HCN Staff 63 Views disabilities, John Roberson, new executive director, Pathlight

SPRINGFIELD — Pathlight, a pioneering organization serving people in Western Mass. with developmental and intellectual disabilities, today named human services

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Diocese of Springfield Awards Mercy Medical Center Patient Assistance Grant  

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 HCN Staff 55 Views Diocese of Springfield, Mercy Medical Center, Patient Assistance Grant

SPRINGFIELD — The Diocese of Springfield’s Annual Catholic Appeal grant program has awarded Mercy Medical Center $16,000 to help address

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Rocky’s Ace Hardware Is Raising Funds for Children’s Miracle Network 

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 HCN Staff 54 Views Children’s Miracle Network, Raising Funds, Rocky’s Ace Hardware

SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 47 locations in nine states,

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Greater Holyoke YMCA Receives $25,000 Donation 

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 HCN Staff 58 Views $25, Barbara Bernard, Donation, Greater Holyoke YMCA

HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke YMCA announced that it is the recipient of a significant donation from Barbara Bernard, a

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Baystate Medical Center Re-Opens Blood Donor Center

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 HCN Staff 54 Views Baystate Medical Center, Blood Donor Center, COVID-19, re-opening

SPRINGFIELD — As the cases of COVID-19 subside in the community, Baystate Medical Center has re-opened its Blood Donor Center to the

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Big Y Express Launches New Downtown Format

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 HCN Staff 49 Views Big Y Express, Downtown, new concept, Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Big Y has announced plans to build a new concept Big Y Express Fresh Market at 1500 Main

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Lesser Recognized as ‘Champion of Family Medicine’

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 HCN Staff 66 Views Champion of Family Medicine, Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians, State Sen. Eric Lesser

State Sen. Eric Lesser was recently recognized by the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians as its 2022 Legislative Champion of Family Medicine.

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Springfield College To Break Ground on New Health Sciences Center

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 HCN Staff 82 Views New Health Sciences Center, Springfield College

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College will break ground on its new Health Sciences Center on April 21. The new facility, to

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MHA to Mark National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 HCN Staff 66 Views Mental Health Association, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

SPRINGFIELD – Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese sandwich? Better yet, who doesn’t love an employer who plans to serve

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State Announces At-Home COVID Tests for Residents Served Through Local Food Banks

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 HCN Staff 75 Views At-Home COVID Tests, Massachusetts

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced additional distribution of free at-home COVID-19 test kits to expand access for residents across

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Jane Albert to Retire from Baystate Health After 20 Years

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 HCN Staff 71 Views

SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health, announced that Jane Albert, senior vice president and chief

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Willie Ross School to Host Conference on ‘Current Research in Deaf Education’ on May 3

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 HCN Staff 68 Views

LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf will host a conference, “Current Research in Deaf Education,” on Tuesday, May

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BFAIR Announces Licensing, Certification Renewal by Office of Quality Enhancement

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 HCN Staff 56 Views

NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) announced a successful review and continued licensing by the Office of

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Balise Auto Continues to Drive Square One’s Campaign for Healthy Kids

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 HCN Staff 68 Views Balise Auto

SPRINGFIELD — Balise Auto, a longtime Square One supporter, recently raised $4,000 to support the nonprofit agency’s Campaign for Healthy

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Baystate Wing Hospital Corp. Seeks Community Benefit Mini-grant Proposals

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 HCN Staff 66 Views

PALMER — The Baystate Wing Hospital Corp. has released a request for proposal (RFP) for community benefits mini-grants from area

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Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Plan Summer Concert Series

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 HCN Staff 90 Views

SPRINGFIELD — MOSSO, the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, have announced a summer concert series of three programs, two

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AIC’s 137th Commencement to Welcome Honorary Degree Recipient Marcella MacDonald

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 HCN Staff 59 Views

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will celebrate its 137th commencement on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m., at the

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Behavioral Health Network to Host Virtual and In-person Job Fairs

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 HCN Staff 84 Views

SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced upcoming virtual and in-person job fairs, with many positions offering sign-on bonuses

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UMass Dining To Host 11th Annual 5K Dash and Dine to Benefit Amherst Survival Center

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 HCN Staff 107 Views Amherst Survival Center

AMHERST — UMass Dining Services will host its 11th annual UMass 5K Dash and Dine on campus Saturday, April 9,

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Francis Kirley to Speak at Elms College’s 91st Commencement on May 14

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 HCN Staff 103 Views

CHICOPEE — Francis Kirley, president and CEO of Nexion Health, will deliver the commencement address for the Elms College class

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Ruth’s House Lunch and Learn Series to Help Attendees ‘Press the Reset Button’ on April 20

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 HCN Staff 64 Views

LONGMEADOW — The monthly virtual Lunch and Learn series at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence announced that Leah Doroch will

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Application Period for Fallon Health Community Impact Grants Now Open

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 HCN Staff 74 Views

WORCESTER ― Fallon Health announced it is accepting applications for its annual Community Impact Grants program. Grants ranging from $10,000

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MassDevelopment Issues $9.5 Million Bond for Food Bank Construction Project

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 HCN Staff 69 Views

CHICOPEE — MassDevelopment has issued a $9.5 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Inc.,

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MHA Collaborates with Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District on Mental-health Services

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 HCN Staff 80 Views

WILBRAHAM — A collaboration with the Springfield-based Mental Health Assoc. (MHA) is enabling the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District to join

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MassDevelopment Bond Helps Gándara Buy, Renovate New Corporate Offices

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 HCN Staff 101 Views

SPRINGFIELD — MassDevelopment has issued a $4.3 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Gándara Mental Health Center Inc., which used

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Holyoke Community College to Lift Mask Mandate May 20

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 HCN Staff 82 Views

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will lift its mask mandate on Friday, May 20, after the end of the

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Program on Building Resilience from Within for Self-care and Caregivers Slated for April 18

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 HCN Staff 70 Views

SPRINGFIELD — On Monday, April 18 from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m., Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts will present mindfulness

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Second Chance Animal Services Asks for Help to ‘Raise the Roof’

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 HCN Staff 85 Views

EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services, at its annual dinner auction event, announced an $85,000 capital campaign to replace

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Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley Wins Victory for Worker’s Rights

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 HCN Staff 67 Views

SPRINGFIELD — On March 25, the Department of Industrial Accidents Reviewing Board issued a major ruling concerning worker safety. In

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Autism Connections to Present 31st Annual Autism Conference

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 HCN Staff 87 Views

HADLEY — Autism Connections, the Western Mass. autism center serving families and individuals in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties,

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BFAIR Earns Three-year CARF Accreditation

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 HCN Staff 54 Views

NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) received a three-year Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation

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94.7 WMAS Radiothon Raises More Than $226,925 for Baystate Children’s Hospital

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 HCN Staff 61 Views Baystate Children’s Hospital

SPRINGFIELD — On March 8-9, the 94.7 WMAS Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) radiothon to benefit Baystate Children’s Hospital in Springfield

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Cooley Dickinson Hospital Earns Top Score as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 HCN Staff 89 Views

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital received an evaluation of 100 and the designation of LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in the

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Willie Ross School for the Deaf to Host Legislative Breakfast on April 1

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 HCN Staff 69 Views

LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) will host a legislative breakfast on Friday, April 1 from 10

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United Way of Pioneer Valley Salutes Hometown Hero to Celebrate Centennial

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 HCN Staff 63 Views

SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley will host a luncheon in honor of its 100th-anniversary year, alongside special guest

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Professional Care Match Welcomes John Schelb

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 HCN Staff 66 Views

WESTPORT — John Schelb has joined Professional Care Match, a subsidiary of Perfect Care Match, LLC, as the Western Mass.

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