Open 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
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JaDuke 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
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Reflects on Remarkable 2024
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced its 2024 achievements, providing life-changing assistance to 56,828 pets. This year brought
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 MoreWNE, GCC Accelerate Pathways to Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) and Greenfield Community College (GCC) announced an innovative articulation agreement that streamlines the
Read MoreClinical & Support Options Announces Leadership Changes
NORTHAMPTON — Local nonprofit community behavioral-health agency Clinical & Support Options (CSO) has announced key leadership changes within the organization.
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Hosts Winter Clothing Drive for Educare Springfield Students
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently hosted an internal, employee-led winter clothing drive among the bank’s seven offices. The clothing
Read MoreWSU Introduces Pioneering Law Enforcement, Mental Health Co-response Grad Program
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University announced its new law enforcement and mental health co-response graduate program, which is designed to
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Offers Implants of World’s First Dual-chamber, Leadless Pacemaker System
SPRINGFIELD — AVEIR DR, the world’s first dual-chamber, leadless pacemaker system, is now available at Mercy Medical Center to patients
Read MoreTop Talent Tuesdays Return to MiraVista
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced the return of Top Talent Tuesdays, a dedicated weekly event to recruit and
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Vishal Tiwari as New Chief Medical Officer
HOLYOKE — Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) and Valley Health Systems, announced that Dr. Vishal
Read MorebankESB Raises $28,000 for Local Food Pantries
EASTHAMPTON — Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, announced that the bank’s fourth annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Accepting Donations for Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
SPRINGFIELD — During January, Freedom Credit Union is inviting the community to donate money at any of its branches throughout
Read MoreDr. Edward Shapiro Named Medical Director, CEO of Austen Riggs Center
STOCKBRIDGE — The board of trustees of the Austen Riggs Center appointed Dr. Edward Shapiro as medical director and CEO,
Read MoreFallon Health Applauds Signing of Dole Act
WORCESTER — Fallon Health welcomes the signing of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare Benefits Improvement Act by
Read MoreApplications Open for 11th Year of Local Farmer Awards
AGAWAM — Farmers in Western Mass. are invited to apply for Local Farmer Awards of up to $2,500. These grants
Read MorePublic Health Institute to Present Webinar on Rights of Immigrant Community Members
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) will present a webinar called “Know Your Rights: Information for
Read MoreItsy Bitsy Franchise Continues to Expand at Holyoke Community College
HOLYOKE — The Itsy Bitsy franchise continues to expand at Holyoke Community College. For the second year in a row,
Read MoreRobin Lipson Appointed Secretary of Elder Affairs
BOSTON — Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh recently announced that Robin Lipson has been appointed to
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 MoreState Awards $4 Million for Renovations at Early-education and Care Programs
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that the Department of Early Education and Care has awarded $4 million for
Read MoreMichael J. Dias Foundation Nearly Halfway to Capital Campaign Goal
LUDLOW — The Michael J. Dias Foundation is updating the public on the continued success of its ongoing capital campaign,
Read MorePhysician Offers Advice on Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
GREENFIELD — As this year comes to a close and the new year begins, many people will make at least
Read MoreState Requests Vendors to Develop Mental-health Framework for Students
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that the Executive Office of Education (EOE) and the Department of Elementary and
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Reflects on Support of MLK Family Services in 2024
MONSON — In 2024, Monson Savings Bank continued its strong support of one of its community partners, Martin Luther King,
Read MoreTapestry Health Expands Medication Abortion Services to the Berkshires
PITTSFIELD — Tapestry announced that medication abortion services are now available at its Pittsfield clinic. “We are excited and proud
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Marks 85,000th Spay/Neuter Surgery
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services recently announced the completion of its 85,000th spay/neuter surgery. This milestone is a
Read MoreSuffield Pickleball Opening New Facility on Jan. 3
SUFFIELD, Conn. — Suffield Pickleball will officially open its doors on Friday, Jan. 3 at noon. The brand-new indoor pickleball
Read MoreState Awards More Than $11 Million to Prevent Youth Violence
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced funding awarded through the Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, including new
Read MoreNorth Adams Partnership Relaunches Under New Leadership
NORTH ADAMS — The North Adams Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering transformative downtown development and addressing housing and economic-development
Read MoreHCC to Hold Registration Express Event on Jan. 11
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will hold a Registration Express event for the spring 2025 semester on Saturday, Jan.
Read MoreClinician Offers Advice on Sustaining Sobriety Through Holiday Season
HOLYOKE — Sara Harpin, a clinician in MiraVista Behavioral Health Center’s Opioid Treatment Program, counsels her clients that staying on
Read MoreFlorence Bank Donates $100,000 to Caring Health Center’s Capital Campaign
FLORENCE — Florence Bank has pledged a gift of $100,000 to Caring Health Center of Springfield and officially presented the
Read MoreWestern Mass. State Legislators Deliver Funds for 413Cares
SPRINGFIELD — Several Western Mass. legislators recently delivered $200,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the Public Health Institute of
Read MoreServiceNet CEO Sue Stubbs to Step Down
NORTHAMPTON — Effective Jan. 1, Sue Stubbs, president and CEO of ServiceNet, will be stepping down as CEO, the position
Read MoreHealth New England Awards $250,000 to Five Local Nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England awarded $250,000 in grants to five local organizations in honor of Dr. Mark Keroack, former
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