Girls Inc. of the Valley to Partner with Wellness for the Culture
HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley announces partnership with Wellness for the Culture (WFTC) that will put mental health
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County Named Small Agency of The Year
GREENFIELD — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County (BBBSFC) was honored as Small Agency of the Year by Big
Read MoreMSB Partners with Agencies for Build-a-Bike Event
MONSON — In the spirit of its 150thAnniversary, Monson Savings Bank launched its 150 Build-a-Bike campaign this year, with more
Read MoreSenator Velis Lauds Efforts to Keep Leeds VA Facility Open
WESTFIELD —State Sen. the Senate chairman of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, on Tuesday praised efforts to
Read MoreState Maintains R&D Leadership, Says New Innovation Economy Index
BOSTON – The echoes of the COVID-19 global health crisis were apparent in the latest edition of The Index of the Massachusetts
Read MoreCountry Bank Recognizes President’s Platinum Recipient
WARE — Country Bank recently announced that Tracey Wrzesien, assistant vice President, retail banking officer, is the recipient of its
Read MoreLeadership Pioneer Valley Welcomes Five Additions to Board
SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley recently welcomed five local leaders to its board of directors: • Claudia Pazmany, executive director,
Read MoreClosing of Veterans Hospital Blocked
A Veterans Affairs restructuring plan that would have closed the Edward P. Boland VA Center in Leeds has been blocked
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Partners with Nest Collaborative
SPRINGFIELD—Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center for Maternity (FLC) announced that it now offers virtual lactation consultation to families through
Read MoreNominations Sought for Super 60 Program
SPRINGFIELD— The Springfield Regional Chamber (SRC) is seeking nominations for its annual Super 60 awards program. Super 60 recognizes the
Read MoreFrankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments Postponed
LONGMEADOW — Due to the bad weather forecast for today, JGS Lifecare a healthcare system serving seniors and their families
Read MoreAMA Slams Court Ruling on Abortion
The American Medical Assoc. issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade:
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Historical Marker is Unveiled for 150th Anniversary
MONSON — Monson Savings recently marked its 150th anniversary by unveiling a historical marker at the original location of Monson
Read MoreBaystate Wing Recognized for Stroke Care
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital has earned national recognition by the American Heart Association with the Gold Plus/Target Stroke Honor Roll/Target Type 2
Read MoreSpringfield College President Named to NCAA Board of Governors
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper will serve as a voting member on a new NCAA Board of Governors,
Read MoreWestfield Bank Supports Camp Atwater Capital Campaign
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank President and CEO James C. Hagan on Thursday presented Springfield Urban League CEO Henry M. Thomas
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital Recognized for High-Quality Stroke Care
WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s ‘Gold Plus With Target: Type 2 Diabetes With Honor
Read MoreLifePath’s Executive Director Barbara Bodzin to Retire in March 2023
GREENFIELD — Barbara Bodzin, Executive Director of LifePath, has announced her retirement, effective March 17, 2023. Mary Giannetti, board president,
Read MoreAIC and HCC to Sign Articulation Agreement
HOLYOKE — Today, American International College (AIC) will sign an articulation agreement with Holyoke Community College (HCC), establishing an academic relationship
Read MoreGreenfield Community College Names New President
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College announced that Michelle Schutt will serve as the college’s 11th president, effective July 18. Currently
Read MorePhysician: Fireworks Can be Deadly in the Wrong Hands
SPRINGFIELD — In 2020, the latest year of fireworks statistics available from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the nation saw a
Read MoreNew Report Predicts Drop in College-Educated Workers
BOSTON — MassINC’s latest report, Sizing Up Massachusetts’ Looming Skilled-Worker Shortage, projects the state’s working-age, college-educated labor force will fall by
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware to Raise Funds for Children’s Miracle Network
SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware will host a ‘round-up’ fundraising campaign in 10 stores for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals.
Read MoreJune is National Men’s Health Month
SPRINGFIELD — Men, if you think you are invincible along with your health, think again. According to the Centers for Disease
Read MoreAnne Goodwin Receives Course of Distinction Award
NORTH ADAMS — The Massachusetts Colleges Online (MCO) consortium announced that Anne Goodwin of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)
Read MoreAAA Northeast Gifts $5,000 to MHA
WEST SPRINGFIELD — AAA Northeast and its Pioneer Valley branches have again shown support for the Mental Health Association. Tammi
Read MoreCenter for Extended Care in Amherst Welcomes Chris, Crystal Roberts
AMHERST — The Center for Extended Care recently welcomed Chris and Crystal Roberts (husband and wife) to the administrator and
Read MoreAAA Northeast Gifts $5,000 to MHA
WEST SPRINGFIELD — AAA Northeast and its Pioneer Valley branches have again shown support for the Mental Health Association. Tammi
Read MoreBacon Wilson Welcomes Law Clerks for 2022-2023
SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that Lauren Rainville, Amanda Walsh, and Nicholas Kubacki have been accepted into the Law
Read MoreBusinessWest Celebrates 40 Under Forty Class of 2022
HOLYOKE — More than 600 people turned out at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House Thursday to celebrate BusinessWest’s
Read MoreMercy Medical Celebrates 4th Consecutive ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center colleagues gathered Thursday to celebrate the hospital’s fourth consecutive “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for
Read MoreAMA Adopts Policies to Improve the Nation’s Health
CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) voted this week to adopt new policies aimed at improving the health of
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital Awards $30,000 in Grants
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital has announced an investment of $30,000 in grants to benefit local community-based nonprofit organizations. The grant awards
Read MoreAMA Adopts New Policies on Firearm Violence
CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) voted this week to adopt new policies related to firearm violence during the
Read MoreHCC Opening Second Round of Scholarship Awards
HOLYOKE — The HCC Foundation is opening a second round of scholarship awards for the 2022-2023 academic year for
Read MorePlans Announced for Andy Yee Palliative Care Unit
SPRINGFIELD — State and local officials, leaders at Mercy Medical Center, and friends and family of the late Andy Yee
Read MoreHCC Opening Second Round of Scholarship Awards
HOLYOKE — The HCC Foundation is opening a second round of scholarship awards for the 2022-2023 academic year for anyone
Read MoreAMA Calls on States To Update Laws Related to Now-Legal Acts Involving Cannabis Use or Possession
CHICAGO — The American Medical Association today adopted new policy at the Annual Meeting of its House of Delegates calling
Read MoreCarmen Graziano Wins MHA’s ‘You Matter!’ Award
SPRINGFIELD — Mental Health Associates, in partnership with Pioneer Valley Financial Group, created its “You Matter!” recognition program in 2018
Read MoreAMA Adopts New Policy Aimed at Addressing Public Health Disinformation
CHICAGO — With the spread of disinformation continuing to negatively impact efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and sowing
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