CAN-DO Celebrates First Anniversary Advocating for Children with Disabilities
EASTHAMPTON — CAN-DO (Caregiver Advisory Network for Disability Opportunities) is proud to mark its one-year anniversary of service to the
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Nominations Open for Springfield Regional Chamber’s Super 60
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber announced that nominations are open through Sept. 13 for its highly anticipated Super 60
Read MoreWNE Awarded $500,000 Grant to Establish Pharmaceutical Engineering Degree
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) is the recipient of a $500,000 grant to establish an interdisciplinary master’s in
Read MoreBaystate Health Welcomes Dean Sanpei as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Dean Sanpei has joined the organization as senior vice president and chief strategy officer.
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Supports Miracle League of Western Massachusetts
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank was a full season sponsor of the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts’s 2023 season, donating
Read MoreVA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System Announces Mobile Farmers Market
WORCESTER — VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (VACWM) announced Project New Hope Inc., a nonprofit veterans organization, will bring
Read MoreAndrea Bates Honored with Sales and Marketing Award from Mass-ALA
LONGMEADOW — On July 31, the Massachusetts Assisted Living Assoc. (Mass-ALA) honored Andrea Bates, Sales and Marketing director at Ruth’s
Read MoreNorth Adams Regional Hospital Receives Critical Access Hospital Designation
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Health Systems announced that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the designation
Read MoreNominations Now Open for Women of Impact Class of 2024
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreBaystate’s Community Health Centers Offering Free Health Fairs This Week
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s three community health centers in Springfield will hold free health fairs during National Health Center
Read More‘Shadow and Light: An Expression of the Cancer Experience’ to Open with Aug. 9 Reception
NORTHAMPTON — The public is invited to attend a festive opening reception for “Shadow and Light: An Expression of the
Read MoreReport: Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented or Delayed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A report published recently by the Lancet Commission found that nearly half of all dementia cases could
Read MoreSen. Gomez Secures Funding for Young Parents in Budget Debate
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez announced that he successfully advocated for the inclusion of an initiative in the FY
Read MoreMCLA Board of Trustees Adds Three New Members
NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced that Gov. Maura Healey has appointed three new members to
Read MoreAll Our Kids Partners with Pampered Chef for Online Fundraising Event
SOUTH HADLEY — All Our Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive families in Western Mass., announced
Read MoreBotanica Launches the Center Alternative Cooperative in Chicopee Center
CHICOPEE — Botanica announced the launch of the Center Alternative Cooperative, an apothecary, local-goods, event, and education center focused on
Read MoreU.S. Senate Passes Two Major Bills to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate passed two key bills aimed at reinforcing Alzheimer’s disease as a national priority and
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Senior Planning Guide 2024
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans age 65 and older — which was 35 million in
Read MoreMountainOne Named Among Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts
NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced it has been named one of the Commonwealth’s top corporate charitable contributors by the Boston
Read MoreBlue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Announces $360,000 in Grants for Perinatal Health
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation announced $360,000 in new grant funding to support 12 organizations
Read MoreCruise for Critters Returning to Westview Farms Creamery to Support Pets in Need
MONSON — The engines are revving, and the countdown has begun for the much-anticipated Cruise for Critters on Saturday, Sept.
Read MoreGreenfield Awarded $925,000 in CDBG Funding
GREENFIELD — The city of Greenfield is receiving $925,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The funds will be
Read MoreMHA to Host Grand Opening of New Headquarters on Aug. 13
SPRINGFIELD — The Mental Health Assoc. (MHA) announced the official grand opening of its new corporate office located at 350
Read MoreDakin to Celebrate 55th Anniversary with Discounted Adoption Fees for Cats, Kittens
SPRINGFIELD — In 2019, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno proclaimed Aug. 1 Dakin Day in Springfield to honor Dakin Humane Society’s
Read MoreDavis Foundation Donates $10,000 to ServiceNet’s Arts & Technology Day Program
NORTHAMPTON — ServiceNet received a $10,000 grant from the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation to support the expansion
Read MoreNew Longmeadow Vet Clinic to Host Open House on Aug. 3
LONGMEADOW — The old saying ‘the dog days of summer’ has taken on new meaning in Longmeadow. Local pets and
Read MoreWestMass ElderCare to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Fabulous 50th Online Auction
HOLYOKE — WestMass ElderCare (WMEC) announced its Fabulous 50th Online Auction, an event commemorating five decades of dedicated service to
Read MoreToday Is the Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Nominations
SPRINGFIELD — Nominations for the Healthcare Heroes class of 2024 are due by end of day today, July 29. Nominations
Read MoreMiraVista’s Chief Medical Officer Encourages Summertime Vigilance in Youth Mental Health
HOLYOKE — Every teen is different when it comes to mental-health needs, but surveys continue to show many have self-reported
Read MoreAmherst Area Chamber, Cooley Dickinson Mark 20 Years of Scholarship Partnership
AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Cooley Dickinson Hospital, announced the celebration of 20 years
Read MoreCesar Ruiz, Bernard Spirito Join Board of Springfield Symphony Orchestra
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) announced that local businessman and community activist Cesar Ruiz and Bernard (“Bernie”) Spirito,
Read MoreNominations Now Open for Women of Impact Class of 2024
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreThree County Continuum of Care Holding Collection Drive for Unhoused Individuals
GREENFIELD — The Three County Continuum of Care is holding a drive to support the creation of emergency summer cooling
Read MoreBig Y Launches New Pharmacy Mobile App
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y’s new Pharmacy Mobile App is up and running. Launched in June, Big Y RX is more
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England’s Mandell MS Centers Recognized by National MS Society
HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health Of New England’s Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Centers for Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care
Read MoreA Better Life Homecare Expands with New Building in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A Better Life Homecare announced a significant milestone in its growth with the acquisition of a new building
Read MoreClarke Schools for Hearing and Speech Announces New President, CEO
NORTHAMPTON — Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech announced the appointment of Shawn Naugle as its new president and CEO.
Read MoreBFAIR to Celebrate 30 Years with ’90s Throwback Event on Oct. 25
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR will celebrate 30 years of success with a celebration at the Williams Inn on Friday, October
Read MoreMCLA Radiologic Technology Program Maintains 100% Employment Rate for Graduates
NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced that its Radiologic Technology program continues to succeed, boasting a
Read MoreBaystate Health’s Mobile Blood Donation Team Coming to Palmer on Aug. 7
PALMER — The community is invited to join the Baystate Health blood drive being held on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from
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