Rocky’s Ace Hardware Raises $34,561.68 for Animal Shelters
SPRINGFIELD — Throughout its 14th annual Round Up for Pets fundraiser, Rocky’s Ace Hardware asked customers to round up their
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Health New England Earns NCQA Accreditation for Commercial, Medicaid Plans
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England announced that it has earned reaccreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for
Read MoreAmherst Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 A+ Awards Celebration
AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced the return of the A+ Awards celebration, set to honor exemplary
Read MoreAriana Chiapella to Give Environmental Issues Lecture at MCLA on Nov. 14
NORTH ADAMS — Ariana Chiapella, a faculty member with the Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources at the
Read MoreCertified Dementia Practitioner Training to Be Held on Nov. 7 at JGS Lifecare Campus
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare, a healthcare system serving seniors and their families and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, is partnering
Read MoreBusinesses Invited to Add or Update Information in BusinessWest’s 2025 Book of Lists
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is calling on all Western Mass. companies to update or add their listings in the 2025 Book
Read MoreFood Bank of Western Massachusetts Wins 2024 New England Food Vision Prize
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced that it has been selected as one of the 2024 New
Read MoreRice Fruit Farm Donates Pumpkins to Outpatient Program at MiraVista
HOLYOKE — In a show of support for the local community and those on the journey to recovery, Rice Fruit
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital to Host Mobile Blood Donation Team on Nov. 4
WESTFIELD — The Baystate Health Blood Donation team will host a blood drive at Baystate Noble Hospital on Monday, Nov.
Read MoreWealth Transition Collective to Host Food Drive for Margaret’s Pantry on Nov. 11-15
HOLYOKE — The Wealth Transition Collective will host its fifth annual weeklong food drive Monday through Friday, Nov. 11-15, at
Read MoreBaystate Children’s Hospital Named Solutions for Patient Safety Hospital of the Month
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health was named Hospital of the Month for October 2024 by Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS). SPS
Read MoreAtlas Chiropractic Makes Donation to Kate’s Kitchen, Providence Ministries
HOLYOKE — Atlas Chiropractic announced a check presentation to Kate’s Kitchen and Providence Ministries on Friday, Nov. 1 at noon
Read MoreMax’s Swing Lounge Grand Opening on Nov. 14 to Benefit Men Wear Pink
SPRINGFIELD — Max’s Swing Lounge, a new destination for golf enthusiasts and casual players alike, announced its grand opening on
Read MoreCDH Emergency Medicine Physician Offers Halloween Safety Tips
NORTHAMPTON — As Halloween approaches, Dr. Sunny Shukla, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Emergency Medicine physician and associate chief medical officer, offers
Read MoreBaystate Health to Host Interactive Fall-prevention Event on Oct. 30
HOLYOKE — Baystate Rehabilitation Care experts and clinical pharmacist Danyel Adams will host an interactive event on fall prevention on
Read MoreParty with 1 Purpose Raises More Than $329,000 for Breakthrough T1D
SPRINGFIELD — The Party with 1 Purpose fundraiser, hosted at the Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 26, was a
Read MoreSpringfield Mayor Issues Personal Health Statement to Residents
SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 25, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno issued a statement concerning his recent cancer diagnosis. “I have been
Read MoreCharity Golf Tournament Raises More Than $20,000 for Local Nonprofits
AGAWAM — Allied Flooring, Paint and Design and Budget Cabinet Sales recently made donations to two local charities: $10,429.86 to
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Supports ASPCA in Hurricane-relief Efforts
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is stepping up to support the ASPCA in the ongoing relief efforts following
Read MorePathlight to Merge with ServiceNet, Expanding Reach of Both Agencies
NORTHAMPTON — The boards of directors of Pathlight and ServiceNet have agreed to a merger, following several months of analysis,
Read MoreBaystate Health, UMass Chan Honored by American Medical Assoc.
SPRINGFIELD — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) recently announced that Baystate Health and UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate have
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2024 Women of Impact Award Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for BusinessWest’s seventh annual Women of Impact award gala. The event will take
Read MoreHope for the Holidays Toy Drive, Motorcycle Run to Benefit Brightside
SPRINGFIELD — The children served by Brightside for Families and Children will be the recipients of the annual Hope for
Read MoreState Sen. Velis, U.S. Sen. Warren to Host Roundtable on Veteran Suicide Today
HOLYOKE — Today, Oct. 24, state Sen. John Velis, Senate chairman of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Veteran and Federal
Read MoreFlorence Bank Sponsors Cancer Connection’s Harvest Dinner, Silent Auction
FLORENCE — Florence Bank recently sponsored Cancer Connection’s 2024 Harvest Dinner and Silent Auction with a $7,000 gift to support
Read MoreSTCC Announces $1 Million MassMutual Foundation Gift to Support Health Programs
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) received a $1 million grant from the MassMutual Foundation — the largest philanthropic
Read MoreLocal Survivor, eCycle Studio Team Up for Breast-cancer Fundraiser
WILBRAHAM — Four years ago, East Longmeadow resident Lucia Manzi-Basile received a life-changing diagnosis of breast cancer. Today, her journey
Read MoreChild Care of the Berkshires Promotes Christen Romanick
NORTH ADAMS — Child Care of the Berkshires (CCB) recently promoted Christen Romanick to the role of program manager of
Read MoreBaystate Wing Audiology Program Offers Free Hearing Screenings
PALMER — October is National Audiology Awareness Month, a time to be aware of the importance of good hearing health.
Read MoreServiceNet’s Prospect Meadow Farm Expands State, National Reach
NORTHAMPTON — ServiceNet’s Prospect Meadow Farm recently secured two significant state grants, totaling $443,365, to support the expansion and development
Read MoreMountainOne Donates $5,000 to Hurricane Relief Efforts
NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced a $5,000 donation to assist with relief and recovery efforts following the disastrous impacts of
Read MorePalmer EMS, Police, Fire Departments Support Fourth Annual Blood Drive
PALMER — On Oct. 9, the Palmer Ambulance Service sponsored its fourth annual Ambulance, Police, and Fire Department Blood Drive
Read MoreWorkshop on Awareness, Prevention of Lead Poisoning Slated for Oct. 23
SPRINGFIELD — Square One, Springfield Healthy Homes Initiative, and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will host a free
Read MoreHCS Head Start Announces 2024 Recipient of Janis Santos Scholarship
SPRINGFIELD — Last year, Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start announced the formation of the Janis Santos Scholarship. This recognition
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Partners with Steve Lewis Subaru for Discount Adoption Event
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society, in partnership with Steve Lewis Subaru of Hadley, will reduce adoption fees of all available
Read MoreFlorence Bank Supports MHA’s Wellness Classic Golf Tournament
FLORENCE — Florence Bank supported the Mental Health Association’s 26th annual Wellness Classic Golf Tournament with a $5,000 sponsorship, helping
Read MoreBikes Fight Cancer to Distribute $92,000 to Mass General Cancer Center, Cancer Connection
NORTHAMPTON — In its second year as a nonprofit, Bikes Fight Cancer raised more than $260,000 for cancer research and
Read MoreEvan Plotkin Wins $15 Million Judgment from Johnson & Johnson in Mesothelioma Suit
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — On Oct. 15, a jury determined that Johnson & Johnson must pay $15 million to local real-estate
Read MoreAMR’s Emily Chandler to Be Honored at Stars of Life Award Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — Emily Chandler, an EMS programs manager for American Medical Response (AMR) Massachusetts and program director and paramedic instructor
Read MoreLoomis Communities to Host Craft Fairs on Oct. 19
SPRINGFIELD — Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing in Springfield and Loomis Village in South Hadley, both members of the Loomis
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