Mercy Medical Center Receives Four 2025 Women’s Choice Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals by the Women’s Choice Award. The 2025
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BFAIR Raises More Than $140,000 in Celebration of 30 Years of Service
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR is celebrating 30 years of service with a milestone year of fundraising, raising more than $140,000
Read MoreSenate Passes Supplemental Funding for Emergency Shelters
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to allocate $425 million to support emergency housing assistance for unhoused families across
Read MoreVA CWM Nurse Executive Receives Prestigious DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
LEEDS — VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (VA CWM) announced that Dr. Catherine Giasson has been awarded the esteemed
Read MoreBaystate Health’s Peter Banko Elected Trustee of Massachusetts Health & Hospital Assoc.
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health President and CEO Peter Banko was elected to the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Assoc. (MHA) board
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Contributes More Than $194,000 to Local Charities in 2024
SPRINGFIELD — Throughout 2024, Freedom Credit Union contributed financial support to dozens of local charitable organizations throughout the four counties
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Local Bariatric Surgeon Offers Advice to Consider First
Thinking About Losing Weight? The numbers tell the story. Nearly one in three adults are overweight, more than two in
Read More94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital Slated for March 4-5
SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited to join in the fun at the 24th annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate
Read MoreBFAIR Promotes Kayla Brown-Wood to Director of Community Services
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the promotion of Kayla Brown-Wood to director of Community Services in recognition of her dedication,
Read MoreRide to Remember to Host Third Annual INSIDE Ride on March 2
WILBRAHAM — The freezing temperatures and icy roads are no match for the third annual Ride to Remember INSIDE Ride.
Read MoreBaystate Health to Hold Free, Virtual Lecture on AFib Treatment, Farapulse Technology
PALMER — Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is a common type of heart arrhythmia in which the heart beats too fast,
Read MoreCountry Bank Supports Communities with More Than $900,000 in Donations in 2024
WARE — Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Mass., reported more than $900,000 in donations for
Read MoreBusinessWest Seeks 40 Under Forty Nominations
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2025. The deadline for nominations is
Read MoreBaystate Health’s Dr. Seth Gemme Recognized as One of Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Dr. Seth Gemme, chair and associate professor of the Department of Emergency Medicine, was
Read MoreSTCC Offers Free Dental Treatment in February, March
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) Dental Hygiene Clinic announced that it will offer free preventive dental treatments, including
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Helps Square One Develop Next Generation of Leaders
SPRINGFIELD — Leaders from Berkshire Bank, including its regional president and the head of its foundation, joined Square One staff
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Hospital Cardiologist Offers Heart-healthy Tips for American Heart Month
NORTHAMPTON — The heart is the hardest-working muscle in the body, beating 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
Read MoreState Awards More Than $2 Million to Prevent Gun Violence
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently awarded more than $2 million in federal funding to help local police departments and
Read MoreSpringfield Partners for Community Action Welcomes Ramona Matos
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action, an anti-poverty agency, announced the hiring of Ramona Matos as SNAP Outreach and
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England Names Dr. Robert Roose President of Community Hospitals
HARTFORD, Conn. — Dr. Robert Roose has been named president of Community Hospitals for Trinity Health Of New England. In
Read MoreVisiting Angels West Springfield Offers Transitional Care with Reducing Readmission Program
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Transitioning home after a hospital stay can be a difficult adjustment for seniors. With their homecoming, there
Read MoreSen. Gomez Touts Bills to Automate Process for CORI Record Sealing
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gomez joined his legislative colleagues and members of Clean Slate Massachusetts at the State House
Read MoreState Launches New Mental-health Resources for Early Education and Childcare
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced a new partnership between the Department of Early Education and Care and the Office
Read MoreLiberty Bank Announces Record-breaking Community Impact in 2024
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — David Glidden, president and CEO of Middletown-based Liberty Bank and president of the Liberty Bank Foundation, announced
Read MoreCommunity Action Pioneer Valley Executive Director Clare Higgins to Retire
GREENFIELD — Clare Higgins will retire in the summer of 2025 after nearly 14 years as executive director of Community
Read MoreBaystate Cuts 98 Corporate Positions
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced today that it has cut 98 corporate positions as it continues what it calls a
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Accepting Donations to Support Local Animal Shelters
SPRINGFIELD — During February, Freedom Credit Union is inviting the community to donate money at any of its branches throughout
Read MoreCancer Mortality Continues to Drop Despite Rising Incidence in Women
ATLANTA — The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released “Cancer Statistics 2025,” the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Named Among Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
PITTSFIELD — U.S. News & World Report named Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care.
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced new appointments and promotions to its executive leadership team: Lisa Yin, assistant
Read MoreFlorence Bank Helps Ice Out Hunger in the Valley
FLORENCE — For the second consecutive year, Florence Bank has partnered with UMass Sports Properties and the UMass Amherst hockey
Read MoreThe Winter Blues: Warming Up to Children’s Mental Health
HOLYOKE — The post-holiday season can be a challenging time for children and families. With shorter days, colder weather, and
Read MoreBaystate Health Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced several transitions of its board of trustees for 2025. Harriet DeVerry, retired senior vice president
Read MoreGreenfield Cooperative Bank Partners with All Our Kids Inc. for Pajama Drive
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank announced a partnership with All Our Kids Inc. for a month-long
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Hospital Announces First Recipient of Nurse Recognition Program
NORTHAMPTON — Last fall, Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) announced the rollout of the DAISY Awards, a recognition program to celebrate
Read MoreState Awards Funds to Support Well-being of First Responders
BRAINTREE — For the third year, the Healey-Driscoll administration is awarding grants to support the well-being of first responders. This
Read MoreBig Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Food Banks
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y’s annual Sack Hunger campaign provides funds for four food banks within its two-state marketing area. In
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Hospital Names New President, Chief Operating Officer
NORTHAMPTON — After an extensive national search, Kevin Whitney has been selected as president and chief operating officer for Cooley
Read MoreSpringfield Anesthesia Service Physicians, Nurses Join Baystate Health Team
SPRINGFIELD — Following a longstanding partnership, Baystate Health and Springfield Anesthesia Services (SAS) announced that, as of Jan. 1, anesthesiologists
Read MoreBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Announces Board Appointments
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation announced the appointment of Sarah Iselin, president and CEO of
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