Author: HCN Staff

NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a virtual panel, “Closing the Gap on Herd Immunity,”

SPRINGFIELD — Department of Physical Therapy faculty members at Springfield College will present the 24th annual Greene Memorial Lecture in

SPRINGFIELD — In its upcoming “Making Homes Healthier” virtual webinar series, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will help

NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the promotion of Michelle Baity to the position of senior vice president of Human Resources.

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations at its 11 branches throughout Western Mass. to benefit the Foundation

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2009, BusinessWest, the sister publication of HCN, has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and

AMHERST — A new professorship in psychological and brain sciences at UMass Amherst has been established through a financial commitment

HOLYOKE — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) launched a new program in partnership with Holyoke Health Center and the HEALing

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that Massachusetts will advance to step 1 of phase 4 of the Commonwealth’s reopening

NORTHAMPTON — Turning Leaf Centers opened its doors on 261 King St. in Northampton this week. The dispensary features a

AMHERST — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has awarded $1.5 million to four University of Massachusetts institutes to

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Said Nafai is chairperson for the third annual Occupational

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced the timeline for all remaining residents to be eligible for a vaccine. The administration also

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2009, BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through

CHICOPEE — Playful Minds Learning Center announced it will take over operations of the Arbors Kids childcare center beginning on

SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, April 8, Square One will host a family-friendly virtual trivia night. Proceeds from the event will

PIONEER VALLEY — The Beta Zeta at large chapter of the nursing honor society, Sigma Theta Tau International, will present

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s Parent Education Department offers a wealth of education and support for expectant parents and families

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) is continuing its mission of supporting nonprofit organizations and the

SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Melissa Mattison, associate professor in the Western New England University (WNEU) College of Pharmacy, has been selected

HOLYOKE — Even though infection rates have been dropping and vaccinations are becoming more readily available, free “Stop the Spread”

NORTH ADAMS — The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Division of Graduate and Continuing Education will present a virtual

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced the debut of new, non-stop service from Bradley International Airport

HOLYOKE — COVID-19 was a wake-up call for hospitals and medical practices that were caught unprepared to meet the digital

SPRINGFIELD — Due to improved COVID-19 statistics throughout the region, Mercy Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New

WARE — Country Bank announced it has partnered with seven other local banks to transform the Credit for Life program

SPRINGFIELD — On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Today, March 11, 2021, Trinity

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that a new pre-registration signup tool will be available for the state’s seven mass-vaccination

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) is partnering with Pam Victor, president and founder of Happier Valley Comedy, to offer

HOLYOKE — The Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC), located in Holyoke, is hosting a virtual fundraising event featuring the 2021 Winnie

SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) announced the addition of seven new members to its board

NORTH ADAMS — With a name change officially approved by state and college governance, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA)

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced an extension of the “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 initiative, which provides free COVID-19 testing

HOLYOKE — River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) named Michele Snizek its senior program director. Snizek will oversee RVCC’s school-based health

SOUTHBRIDGE — Work on the Southbridge Community Veterinary Hospital and Bay Path Veterinary Center at Second Chance continues as Second

HOLYOKE — It’s not too late to sign up for spring session classes at Holyoke Community College. The final round

NORTHAMPTON — Dr. David Brown has begun serving as the interim president and CEO at Cooley Dickinson Health Care. Brown

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health awarded $1.2 million in Better Together Grants to 17 community-based nonprofit organizations as part of its

NANTUCKET — TUCKed In Eldercare, Care Management and Consulting recently welcomed Katie Krupka, gerontologist, certified senior advisor, and certified dementia

SPRINGFIELD — With a nursing career that spans more than 20 years, Maria Hermanson, RN works the overnight shift in