Out of the Darkness Community Walk to Prevent Suicide Slated for Oct. 25
AGAWAM — Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the 16th leading cause of death
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Big Y Hosting Fifth Annual Big Vax Week
SPRINGFIELD — Through Oct. 5, all Big Y supermarket locations are hosting an on-site multi-vaccine clinic for all customers, employees,
Read MoreMusic, Friendship, Funk Power Up Friendsgiving at the Iron Horse on Nov. 3
NORTHAMPTON — On Monday, Nov. 3, the Iron Horse Music Hall will turn up the volume on community with the
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf to Host Purse Bingo Fundraiser on Oct. 24
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) will hold a purse bingo fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 24 from
Read MoreSpringfield Museums Elects Board Members, Including New Chair
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums elected new members to its board of trustees at its annual meeting of corporators, held
Read MoreShriners Children’s Warns of Viral Social Media Trends Causing Severe Burns
BOSTON — Research shows 95% of children under 17 use social media, including platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Children
Read MorebankESB Supports Food Pantries with Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser
EASTHAMPTON — Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, is kicking off the bank’s 2025 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive
Read MoreHealthcare Heroes to Be Celebrated at Gala on Oct. 22
SPRINGFIELD — The Healthcare Heroes class of 2025 has been announced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. The awards gala
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Achieves 4-star Quality Rating from CMS
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced that Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) earned a 4-star rating for overall quality from the
Read MoreJGS Lifecare to Host Fall Job Fair on Oct. 1
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare, a healthcare system serving seniors and their families and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, will host
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $10,000 to Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announced a $10,000 donation to the Emergency Food Pantry operated by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Read MoreBFAIR Promotes Macayla Flanigan to Director of Learning and Employee Development
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family and Individual Resources) announced the promotion of Macayla Flanigan to the position of director
Read MoreCountry Bank Donates $4,000 to Support Longmeadow First Responders
LONGMEADOW — Country Bank donated $4,000 to the town of Longmeadow’s public safety agencies last week. Two separate gifts of
Read MoreRiverside Industries Welcomes Three New Board Members
EASTHAMPTON — Riverside Industries Inc. (RSI) recently welcomed three new members to its volunteer board of directors, all beginning their
Read MoreSeven States, New York City Partner on Northeast Public Health Collaborative
BOSTON — Several Northeastern states, including Massachusetts, and America’s largest city have been collaborating since early 2025 and this week
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Rescues 26 Golden Retrievers from Neglect Case
EAST BROOKFIELD — Last month, Second Chance Animal Services took in 26 golden retrievers, including three mother dogs and their
Read MoreMCLA Lecture to Celebrate Legacy of Center for Resourceful Living
NORTH ADAMS — MCLA’s fall 2025 Elizabeth and Lawrence Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11
Read MoreWebinar to Tackle Evolving Landscape of Tobacco, Vaping, Nicotine Pouches
SPRINGFIELD — On Friday, Sept. 26 at noon, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) will present an informative
Read MoreMassachusetts Senate Approves Three Bills
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate approved three bills last week aimed at combating the opioid epidemic, protecting people with intellectual
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware Launches Annual ‘Round Up for Pets’ Fundraiser
SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 51 locations in nine states,
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Expands Mobile Methadone Program
PALMER — As part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to transforming care to meet the evolving needs of the community,
Read MoreNueva Esperanza to Host Fifth Annual Paper City Food Festival on Oct. 11-12
HOLYOKE — Nueva Esperanza will host the fifth annual Paper City Food Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12, transforming
Read MoreTrain 42 Brings Youth Empowerment to Holyoke with Fitness, Nutrition, Mentorship
HOLYOKE — Train 42 LLC, in partnership with the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, announced its mission-driven initiative to empower
Read MoreHealthcare Heroes to Be Celebrated at Gala on Oct. 22
SPRINGFIELD — The Healthcare Heroes class of 2025 has been announced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. The awards gala
Read MoreChika Anueyiagu Named Chief Nursing Officer at Cooley Dickinson Hospital
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced that Chika Anueyiagu has been selected as chief nursing officer (CNO) at Cooley Dickinson
Read MoreRehabilitation Must Be at Heart of Dementia Care, New Report Urges
NEW YORK — Rehabilitation remains the missing link in dementia care, leaving millions of people without the support they need
Read MoreTapestry Health to Host Walk for Every Body in Northampton on Sept. 28
NORTHAMPTON — Tapestry Health, a nonprofit healthcare provider in Western Mass., is announced the Walk for Every Body, a community
Read MoreBenchmark Senior Living Named a Top Workplace by Fortune Magazine
WALTHAM — Benchmark Senior Living announced that, once again, it has been named to Great Place to Work and Fortune
Read MoreEasthampton Fire Department to Host Blood Drive on Sept. 29
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Fire Department will partner with the Baystate Health Blood Donor Program to host a blood drive
Read MorePioneer Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kickoff Event Slated for Sept. 17
LONGMEADOW — The Alzheimer’s Assoc. Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter will host the Pioneer Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s kickoff event on
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Announces Community Blood Drive on Sept. 22-23
NORTHAMPTON — Adults interested in donating blood will have an opportunity to do so at a community blood drive at
Read MoreLocal Huntington’s Disease Society Chapter to Host Topgolf Event on Oct. 19
NEWBURYPORT — The Massachusetts & Rhode Island Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the 2025
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Hospital Announces $850,000 Challenge to Support Emergency Care
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital is harnessing the power of an $850,000 challenge to help complete “Transforming Emergency Care: The
Read MoreRed Sox Foundation Awards $750,000 to Square One, Pedro Martinez Foundation
BOSTON — The Red Sox Foundation announced the creation of its Special Recognition Award, granting $750,000 in its inaugural year
Read MorebankESB Commits $20,000 to Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced a $20,000 commitment over the next two years to support the construction of a new ADA-
Read MoreAttorney Karen Jackson to Lead Estate Planning Series at HCC
HOLYOKE — Attorney Karen Jackson of Jackson Law in Holyoke will lead a three-course series on estate planning at Holyoke
Read MoreD.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. Wins Health New England Well Worth It Award
NORTHAMPTON — D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. (DAS), a general contracting firm based in Northampton, has been named a 2025
Read MoreHarold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation Supports Local Farmers
AGAWAM — The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF) has launched a new initiative to support local agriculture while providing office
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Presenting The 2025 Healthcare Heroes
Since BusinessWest and the Healthcare News created the recognition program known as Healthcare Heroes in 2017, the initiative has more
Read MorebankESB Sponsors Cancer Connection’s Harvest Dinner with Grant
EASTHAMPTON — BankESB awarded a $2,500 sponsorship grant to support Cancer Connection’s annual Harvest Dinner, taking place this year on
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