Food Bank Urges Action to Protect November SNAP Benefits, Prevent Hardship
CHICOPEE — As the federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight, millions of Americans are days away from
Read MoreAuthor: HCN Staff
United Way of Pioneer Valley Lays Out Direct Responses to SNAP Delay
SPRINGFIELD — As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits begin to evaporate, United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) is poised
Read MoreAssisted Living Home Care Services Plans Expansion into Massachusetts
CHESHIRE, Conn. — The elderly population in Massachusetts is a significant and growing demographic, according to the 2025 Massachusetts Healthy
Read MoreWestern New England University Announces Three Major Grants
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) has been awarded nearly $1.3 million in state funding through three major grants
Read MoreValley Opportunity Council to Host Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30
CHICOPEE — Valley Opportunity Council (VOC) will host a free trunk or treat event for the community on Thursday, Oct.
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Expands Services in Springfield
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has expanded its services in Springfield to include Walk-In Care, Family Medicine, and Podiatry.
Read MoreSTCC Invites Public to Explore Careers in Healthcare on Nov. 13
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will host an Allied Health Careers Exploration Night on Thursday, Nov. 13 from
Read MoreMCLA’s Sara Steele Receives Best Professor Honor
NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced that Associate Professor of Psychology Sara Steele has been named
Read MoreBaystate Health Appoints Abdul Al Hamamsy Vice President, Chief Risk Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has appointed Abdul Al Hamamsy vice president and chief risk officer, effective Oct. 20. In this
Read MoreTapestry Health to Host Annual Legislative Breakfasts on Oct. 28, Nov. 4
SPRINGFIELD — Tapestry Health, a nonprofit healthcare provider in Western Mass., announced its annual Legislative Breakfasts, bringing together community members
Read MoreKathy Martin Elected to LeadingAge Massachusetts Board of Trustees
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc. announced that President and CEO Kathy Martin has been elected to a three-year term on the
Read MoreBay Path University Announces Year Two of OTD Grant Program
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its post-professional occupational therapy doctorate grant
Read MoreMiraVista Behavioral Health Center Welcomes Dr. Dean Singer
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced that Dr. Dean Singer, a dual board-certified physician in family and addiction medicine,
Read MoreBerkshire Bounty Receives $30,000 Donation from Warrior Trading
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Bounty, a 501(c)(3) food rescue organization, received a donation of $30,000 from Warrior Trading, an online
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2025 Women of Impact Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The
Read MoreSTCC Dental Assisting Program Expands Applications to Spring Semester
SPRINGFIELD — The Dental Assisting program at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is now accepting applications for the spring 2026
Read MoreVisual Sound Productions, Dazzle Dance Studio, Fitness First to Host Trunk or Treat
SPRINGFIELD — Visual Sound Productions (VSP) announced its partnership with Dazzle Dance Studio and Fitness First for the fifth annual
Read MoreRice Fruit Farm, MiraVista Team Up to Thank Nurses with Free Cider, Donuts
WILBRAHAM — Rice Fruit Farm — famous for its apple cider, sugar and spice donuts, and homemade ice cream —
Read MoreCommunity Health Programs Welcomes Eric Burton as Chief Financial Officer
GREAT BARRINGTON — Community Health Programs (CHP) announced the appointment of Eric Burton as its new chief financial officer. Burton
Read MoreThunderbirds, Foundation for TJO Animals Partner on Luff’s Pups Initiative
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced the inception of Luff’s Pups in partnership with the Foundation for TJO Animals. As
Read MoreClinical & Support Options Earns Two Honors
NORTHAMPTON — Community behavioral health agency Clinical & Support Options (CSO) received double honors recently — one from a leading
Read MoreAmy Rosenthal Appointed EOHHS Undersecretary of Health
BOSTON — Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Kiame Mahaniah announced that Amy Rosenthal will join the Executive
Read MoreCountry Bank Recognized for Charitable Giving
WARE — Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Mass., announced that the Boston Business Journal has
Read MorebankESB Commits $100,000 to Sister Mary Caritas Endowed Nurses’ Education Fund
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced a $100,000, multi-year commitment to Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, in support of the Sister Mary
Read MoreTapestry Health Announces Open House at Pittsfield SRH Clinic
PITTSFIELD — Tapestry Health, a nonprofit healthcare provider in Western Mass., announced an open house at the new location of
Read MoreFitness First Health Club to Celebrate 40 Years with Anniversary Open House
AGAWAM — Fitness First Health Club, a cornerstone of the Agawam community for four decades, announced a major milestone: its
Read MoreMannheim Family Establishes $560,000 Endowment at Cooley Dickinson Hospital
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced the establishment of the Paul and Susan Mannheim Endowment for Facilities Improvement with a
Read MoreHolyoke Community College Lands $300,000 RISE Grant
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) received a $300,000 state grant to train low-income job seekers whose primary barrier to
Read MoreZeretas Studios to Host Grand Opening on Oct. 18
WESTFIELD — EparaTodos Pioneer Valley announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Zeretas Studios, a new Latina-owned salon business
Read MoreRick’s Place Announces Community Art Exhibit for Children’s Grief Awareness Month
WILBRAHAM — Rick’s Place invites the community to join in honoring Children’s Grief Awareness Month through “Colors of Grief: Shades
Read MoreBoard of Early Education and Care Approves New Funding Formula
TAUNTON — The Massachusetts Board of Early Education and Care (EEC) voted unanimously to adopt the standard Commonwealth Cares for
Read MoreNearly $400,000 Invested in Local Nonprofits by Berkshire Bank Foundation
BOSTON — The Berkshire Bank Foundation invested nearly $400,000 in its communities through grants to 96 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts,
Read MoreWillPower Foundation Joins Multicultural Community Services
SPRINGFIELD — WillPower Foundation, a longtime champion of families with different abilities in Western Mass., announced its next chapter: a
Read MoreReport Illustrates Role of MassHealth in Lives of Massachusetts Residents
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, in partnership with Manatt Health, released “Faces of MassHealth: Coverage
Read MoreMayflower Marathon Comedy Night on Oct. 16 to Benefit Open Pantry of Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Rock 102 will present its third annual Mayflower Marathon Comedy Night, an evening of laughter to support Open
Read MoreHyundai Hope on Wheels Awards $100,000 Grant to Baystate Children’s Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 6, Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented Baystate Children’s Hospital with a $100,000 Impact Grant to support
Read MoreHealthcare Heroes to Be Celebrated at Gala on Oct. 22
SPRINGFIELD — The Healthcare Heroes class of 2025 will be celebrated by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News at a gala
Read MoreState Opens Application for Second Round of Family Child Care Capital Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced it has opened applications for the second round of the Family Child Care Capital
Read MoreCancer Connection Welcomes Rebecca Finkel, Malaika Ross to Board of Directors
NORTHAMPTON — Cancer Connection announced two new members of the nonprofit’s board of directors, Rebecca Finkel and Malaika Ross. Finkel
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services to Join New England Patriots Foundation Adoption Event
EAST BROOKFIELD — Ten lucky dogs from Second Chance Animal Services will be joining the New England Patriots Foundation and
Read More