Community Leaders Highlight Need for Health Insurance as Coverage Deadline Looms
SPRINGFIELD — Local and state healthcare and community leaders met on Dec. 17 at Caring Health Center’s Tania M. Barber
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Time Running Out to Nominate a 2026 Difference Maker
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Difference Makers awards, but time is almost up, as
Read More6 Brick’s, Green Meadows Continue Partnership with Patton Alliance for Veterans
SPRINGFIELD — Cannabis dispensaries 6 Brick’s and Green Meadows, along with the Shubrick and Patton families, continued their collaborative partnership
Read MoreBFAIR Promotes Leanne Martin to Director of Day Habilitation Services
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the promotion of Leanne Martin to director of Day Habilitation Services, effective Nov. 5. Martin
Read MoreAccess Care Partners to Offer Healthy Living Workshops in 2026
HOLYOKE — Access Care Partners is launching a robust, year-long series of free Healthy Living workshops in 2026 designed to
Read MoreBerkshire United Way Awards $51,630 to 15 Organizations for Food Assistance
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire United Way (BUW) has awarded $51,630 to 15 local organizations to strengthen food distribution efforts in response
Read MoreFaces of Grief Exhibit to Spotlight Personal Stories of Loss Through Photography
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice and the Garden: a Center for Grieving Children and Teens announced a collaborative
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Earns Three-year CARF Accreditation
SPRINGFIELD — CARF International announced that Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital has been accredited for a period of three years for its
Read MoreProtect Your Veins During Long Holiday Travel
STAMFORD, Conn. — Whether you’re jetting across the country or driving through multiple states, long travel can leave more than
Read MoreWestfield State University Launches Three New Graduate Programs
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University is introducing three new graduate programs, which have been recognized by the Massachusetts Department of
Read MoreShriners Children’s New England Warns Parents of Winter Weather-related Risks
SPRINGFIELD — Bitter cold and snowy weather have descended on New England as the region heads into the depths of
Read MorebankESB Raises $42,000 for Local Food Pantries
EASTHAMPTON — Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, announced that the bank’s fifth annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive
Read MoreKresge Foundation Awards Grant to Public Health Institute, Live Well Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Kresge Foundation has awarded the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM), as convener of the Live
Read MoreHolyoke Farmers’ Market Offers Year-round Access to Fresh, Local Goods
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Farmers’ Market is built on a mission to strengthen and promote access to fresh, local food
Read MoreState Awards Funding to 160 Organizations to Improve Workplace Safety
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration has launched the SafetyWorks initiative, including grant funding and free technical consultation for employers to
Read MoreSecond Chance Surpasses Record, Helping More Than 59,000 Pets So Far in 2025
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services has already helped more than 59,000 pets in 2025 with three weeks remaining
Read MoreBrick Marketing Webinar to Help Teams Refine, Improve Digital Marketing Strategies
BOSTON — Boston digital marketing agency Brick Marketing announced that it will host a free, 60-minute digital marketing webinar designed
Read MoreNominations Open for 2026 Difference Makers
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Difference Makers awards. BusinessWest launched the Difference Makers program
Read MoreWebinar to Address Risk of Harm from Proposed Online Casino Gambling
SPRINGFIELD — As Massachusetts considers legalizing internet casino gambling through H.4431, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will present
Read MoreMiraVista Behavioral Health Center to Host Nursing Recruitment, Recognition Event
WESTFIELD — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center will host a Mira & Bright nursing recruitment and recognition event on Monday, Dec.
Read MoreHealey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Youth Employment Pilot
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration launched the Youth Employment Gateway Cities Learning Community Pilot, aimed at enhancing youth employment opportunities
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Giving Guide 2025
Regional Philanthropic Opportunities Leaders of nonprofits across Western Mass. have grappled with a more challenging fiscal climate in the past
Read MoreConvenientMD Urgent Care to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Hadley
HADLEY — ConvenientMD Urgent Care will celebrate the grand opening of its newest clinic in Hadley with a ribbon cutting
Read MoreGlenmeadow Named to List of Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow has been named one of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026 by Newsweek, ranking in the
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Honored for Exemplary Worksite Health Promotion
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has been named an honorable mention recipient in the 2025 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards in
Read MoreVisiting Angels West Springfield Names Melissa Paciulli Interim Director
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels of West Springfield recently welcomed Melissa Paciulli as interim director. She brings a strong background
Read MoreFoundation for TJO Animals Raises More Than $57,000 on Giving Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals and the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center (TJO) are celebrating
Read MoreThunderbirds Break Franchise Record by Collecting 8,048 Stuffed Animals
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds established a new franchise record by collecting 8,048 stuffed animals during the 10th annual Teddy
Read MoreJimmy Fund WMass Classic Surpasses $500,000 Raised for Dana-Farber
SOUTHWICK — The Jimmy Fund WMass Classic, presented by Quality Beverage and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, celebrated its fifth anniversary this
Read MoreTapestry Health Named Key Community Partner in Drug Use, Harm Reduction Study
SPRINGFIELD — Tapestry Health, a leading provider of harm reduction, sexual and reproductive health, and WIC services, has been named
Read MoreBulkley Richardson Welcomes Seven New Attorneys
SPRINGFIELD — Following a merger with Cain Hibbard & Meyers on Dec. 1, Bulkley Richardson welcomed seven new attorneys to
Read MoreBFAIR Announces Campaign to Build Its First Smart Home for People with Disabilities
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc.) is launching its 2025 end-of-year fundraising campaign with a major
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Recognized for Digital Health Achievement
PITTSFIELD — The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) announced the results of the 2025 Digital Health Most Wired
Read MoreShatz, Schwartz and Fentin Welcomes Attorney Michael Deere
SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that attorney Michael Deere has joined the firm as an associate. Deere,
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Welcomes Dr. Jalil Johnson as Senior Vice President
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced that Dr. Jalil Johnson has joined the organization as senior vice president,
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Earns 5-star Rating for Hip Fracture Clinical Achievements
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced that Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), in partnership with Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, achieved a
Read MoreJewish Federation, Jewish Women’s Foundation Allocate $31,000 in Emergency Assistance
PITTSFIELD — Responding to the needs of the nearly 20% of Berkshire neighbors who may face food and fuel insecurity
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Welcomes 11 Primary Care Physicians, Providers
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has expanded primary care services with the addition of eight physicians and three advanced
Read MoreSquare One Expansion Brings New Opportunities for Employment, Enrollment
SPRINGFIELD — As excitement surrounding Square One’s expansion continues to build, the agency is welcoming applications for a variety of
Read MoreNominations Open for 2026 Difference Makers
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Difference Makers awards. BusinessWest launched the Difference Makers program
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