Author: HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield-based Smith & Wesson is once again lending its support to the children and families served by Square

GREENFIELD — June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which was designated to raise awareness of both the prevalence

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) joined the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, an effort by the White House and

SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting

NORTHAMPTON — Although grief is an inevitable, universal human experience, it’s one that most people ignore until it confronts them

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield-based AAA of the Northeast has made a $10,000 donation to MHA for its GRIT Ridgewood

ENFIELD, Conn. — Connecticut’s COVID-19 Vaccination Vans are on the road and coming to Asnuntuck Community College to provide no-cost,

SPRINGFIELD — A dozen hospitals and health systems across the country, including Baystate Health, signed the “Impact Purchasing Commitment” to

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced the launch of the $4.6 million rapid re-employment grant program, with the first round

BOSTON — University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan said the university system is emerging from the pandemic period “with its

LONGMEADOW — Five students will graduate from Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) at this year’s commencement, to be

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels of West Springfield announced that Alissia Prefontaine was named Caregiver of the Month for March.

HOLYOKE — As more large-scale vaccination sites are beginning to close around the country and in Massachusetts, Baystate Health will

AGAWAM — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Western Massachusetts will present “Introduction to DBT Life Skills” virtual classes

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced $3.2 million in grants and contracts to community-based organizations as part of the Massachusetts

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations at its 11 branches throughout the region to benefit the Food

HOLYOKE — River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), a multi-faceted mental-health agency, will hold its sixth annual golf tournament fundraiser on

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Department of Physical Therapy, with support of a $287,000 grant from the Administration for Community

EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced it has received a $13,000 grant from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC)

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest’s 15th annual 40 Under Forty gala will take place at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House

PALMER — Five area students have received an increase in their college fund, courtesy of the Baystate Wing Hospital Auxiliary.

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — The American Cancer Society announced the appointment of four new members to its Southern and Western

SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting

WESTFIELD — The Whip City Animal Sanctuary will be hosting its inaugural golf tournament on Saturday, July 17 at East

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health, which opened its inpatient units and emergency departments to visitation at all Baystate hospitals on May

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced the planned closing dates for mass-vaccination sites in the Commonwealth over the next several

NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), in partnership with Curative Medical Associates. will host a COVID-19 vaccination

BOSTON — The Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Public Health (DPH) announced $800,000 for

SPRINGFIELD — SkinCatering Salon & Spa, located inside Tower Square in downtown Springfield, announced the promotion of its spa coordinator,

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center opened and began providing care in two new behavioral-health units on June 1. The new

HOLYOKE — River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) announced it has been awarded a $50,000 technology makeover from Insight Enterprises and

HOLYOKE — OneHolyoke Community Development Corp. (CDC) received an additional round of funding from the Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Grants Program,

SPRINGFIELD — In a letter to supporters and the media on Tuesday, a group representing Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) musicians

MONSON — As part of its efforts to support the health, happiness, and overall well-being of local children, Monson Savings

SPRINGFIELD — Youth ages 16 to 24 who are currently out of school and looking to earn their high-school equivalency

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced the release of the year-two progress report for ReiMAgine Aging, the Age-Friendly Massachusetts action