Visiting Angels West Springfield Receives Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels West Springfield announced that it has received the 2025 Best of Home Care – Provider
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Construct Launches 18th Annual Warm Up the Winter Campaign
GREAT BARRINGTON — Construct announced its 18th annual campaign to Warm Up the Winter for South Berkshire County residents facing
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Foundation Invests $1.7 Million in Local Communities in 2024
BOSTON — The Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $1.7 million in local communities
Read MoreBaystate Health to Present Free Virtual Heart & Vascular Health Lecture Series
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will offer its popular, free Virtual Heart & Vascular Health Lecture Series during the month of
Read MorePublic Health Institute of Western Massachusetts Names Five to Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of five new members to its board of
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 MoreUCP of Western Massachusetts Hires Justine Buckley as Director of Quality Compliance
PITTSFIELD — UCP of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of Justine Buckley as director of Quality Compliance. In that role,
Read MoreRide to Remember Sign-up Party Slated for Feb. 2 at White Lion Brewing
SPRINGFIELD — Registration for the region’s largest cycling event will officially kick off on Sunday, Feb. 2. Organizers of the
Read MoreADDP Workforce Survey Shows Continued Challenges Amid Modest Progress
FRAMINGHAM — Despite incremental improvements over the last year, staffing shortages continue to challenge human-services providers, according to the latest
Read MoreThunderbirds, Springfield Fire Department Announce Fundraising Effort for Los Angeles
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, the Springfield Fire Department, the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, and the Springfield International Assoc. of
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2025 Difference Makers Awards Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the 17th annual Difference Makers awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The event
Read MoreCommunity Bank Contributed More Than $3.9 Million in 2024 Charitable Giving
DEWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank announced that its charitable giving, in conjunction with its parent company and affiliated subsidiaries, totaled
Read MoreMassachusetts Ranks Second Among States with Quickest EMS Response Times
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — A new study has revealed the states with the quickest average EMS response time in the
Read MoreRabbi Devorah Jacobson Honored at Retirement Luncheon for 23 Years of Service
LONGMEADOW — A retirement luncheon was held recently to honor Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, director of Spiritual Life at JGS Lifecare,
Read MoreAll Berkshire Bank Employees Volunteered in Their Communities in 2024
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank employees achieved a milestone in 2024: 100% participation in the company’s award-winning volunteer program. In all,
Read MoreShriners Children’s Boston Educates Parents About Dangers of Frostbite
BOSTON — With periods of extreme cold and heavy snowfall a guarantee throughout the winter months, Shriners Children’s Boston wants
Read MoreFlorence Bank Pledges $75,000 to Cooley Dickinson’s Emergency Department Campaign
FLORENCE — Florence Bank has pledged $75,000 to Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s $26 million Transforming Emergency Care Campaign to renovate, expand,
Read MoreCelebrate National Heart Month by Donating Blood at Baystate Wing Hospital on Feb. 12
PALMER — The community is invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day and National Heart Month by giving the gift of life
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Awards $100,000 to Support Youth Mental Health, Well-being
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH), part of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, announced an award of $100,000 in
Read MoreNNCC Youth Center to Host Lighting the Way Event to Support Joshua’s House
SPRINGFIELD — New North Citizens’ Council (NNCC), a nonprofit in the city of Springfield, was awarded nearly $1 million from
Read MorePeoplesBank Tops $1.6 Million in Donations, 8,000 Volunteer Hours in 2024
HOLYOKE — In 1885, a group of Holyoke citizens gathered on St. Patrick’s Day to start a new bank. The
Read MoreJohnson Memorial Hospital Named Among Connecticut’s Top Three for Patient Experience
STAFFORD, Conn. — Johnson Memorial Hospital announced it has been named among the top three hospitals in Connecticut for patient
Read MoreProvidence Ministries Opens Warming Shelter in Partnership with City of Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Providence Ministries has opened its warming shelter as a relief from winter weather. The warming shelter opened its
Read MoreFood Bank of Western Massachusetts Welcomes Three New Board Members
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of three community members to its board of directors:
Read MoreSecond Chance Announces 26th Annual Auction Gala on March 29
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services will host its 26th annual Auction Gala on Saturday, March 29 at the
Read MoreRachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts Announces New Board Members
SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts (RTWM) announced a slate of new board members to its roster, enhancing its
Read MoreStudy Determines Most Common Winter-related Injuries in U.S.
BOSTON — A new study has unveiled the most common winter-related injuries in the U.S. The research, conducted by Boston
Read MoreShriners Children’s New England Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Bizier
SPRINGFIELD — Shriners Children’s New England recently welcomed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Elizabeth “Libby” Bizier as a new member of its
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England Recommends Masking in Patient-care Areas
HARTFORD, Conn. — With safety as a top priority and in light of seasonal, viral respiratory illnesses, Trinity Health Of
Read MoreBaystate Calls Off Sale of Health New England to Point32 Health
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has called off plans to sell it’s not-for-profit health insurer, Health New England, to Boston-based Point32Health. Baystate and
Read MoreBFAIR Announces Promotions of Kaitlyn Moresi, Christine Meiklejohn
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the promotions of Kaitlyn Moresi to vice president of Clinical Services and Christine Meiklejohn to
Read MoreSTCC Offering Accelerated Nursing Program This Fall
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a new accelerated nursing program option that will allow students to
Read MoreJohnson Memorial Hospital Earns ‘A’ Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. — Memorial Hospital (JMH) earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national
Read MoreState Awards $10 Million to Community-based Housing, Nutrition Organizations
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced it is awarding $10 million to 37 community-based organizations that provide housing and nutrition
Read MoreOpen Enrollment for Coverage Through Health Connector Ends on Jan. 23
BOSTON — Massachusetts residents have 10 days of Open Enrollment remaining, with the window for enrolling in health insurance through
Read MoreJaDuke Theater to Present ‘Lights, Community, Action!’ to Benefit Food Pantry
TURNERS FALLS — On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8, JaDuke Theater will mount a community performance titled “Lights,
Read MoreMassachusetts Ranks Fifth for Best Dental Health Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to research by Celebrate Dental and Braces, using data from the Centers for Disease Control and
Read MoreBridget Moynahan Named JFK National Award Recipient by St. Patrick’s Committee
HOLYOKE — The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that actress, author, and model Bridget Moynahan is the 2025 recipient
Read MoreSpringfield Regional Chamber’s Leadership Institute Now Open for Applications
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber, in partnership with Western New England University (WNE), announced the opening of applications for
Read MoreAmerican Medical Response Warns Against Cold-weather Dangers
SPRINGFIELD — American Medical Response is offering safety suggestions for avoiding, recognizing, and treating two deadly, cold-related illnesses: hypothermia and
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