Author: HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — Breast surgeon Jesse Casaubon, D.O., who recently completed training in breast surgical oncology, has joined the Department of

LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow will offer a livestreamed raffle at the end of October, supporting area businesses while also providing a

SPRINGFIELD — For the fourth consecutive year, Excel Dryer has committed an annual gift of $5,000 to support Square One’s

HADLEY — Carla Cosenzi and her brother, Tommy Cosenzi, owners of TommyCar Auto Group, a local company that operates five

SPRINGFIELD — The Children’s Study Home recently appointed board of directors member Darcy (Fortune) Young to its executive committee. Young

HOLYOKE — Free COVID-19 testing at Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been extended until Jan. 15. HCC has been serving

SPRINGFIELD — Registration is open for Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) “Phlebotomy for Healthcare Workers” class, which starts Monday, Oct.

WESTFIELD — Results in Wellness, LLC recently welcomed four new providers to the facility. Scheduling is now open for chiropractor

BOSTON — For residents planning to celebrate Halloween, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is providing safety tips to

SPRINGFIELD — Health New England announced the recent appointment of Dr. Ira Klein to the role of vice president and

AMHERST — Your Age in Place Plan, a company dedicated to helping people remain in their homes as they age,

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will serve as a host site for four drive-up flu-vaccine clinics during the next

NORTHAMPTON — Medical oncologist Dr. Alys Malcolm has joined the Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital as medical

HOLYOKE — As World Mental Health Day was recognized last week, Holyoke Community College (HCC) announced it has joined the

SPRINGFIELD — In an effort to offer additional COVID-19 testing where needed in the community, Baystate Health is collaborating with

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced a COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group to advance its efforts to prepare to distribute a safe

SPRINGFIELD — The Children’s Study Home (CSH) announced the appointment of William Dávila as its new executive director. He was

SPRINGFIELD — Richard Swift, who has served as Health New England’s (HNE) interim chief financial officer since April, has been appointed

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE) launched a new graduate degree concentration and certificate

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration has begun implementing its second round of comprehensive nursing-home reforms to keep older adults safe,

SOUTH HADLEY — Loomis Village will host a socially distanced Octoberfest celebration for residents on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 3

SPRINGFIELD — The Professional Women’s Chamber invites the community to join in celebrating the 2020 Woman of the Year: Beth

AMHERST — UMass Amherst and the town of Amherst announced that the university will provide asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for the

SPRINGFIELD — In order to continue to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer, all Big Y

WORCESTER — At a time when many families are experiencing adversity with colliding COVID-19 and opioid epidemics, AdCare is providing

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will offer a free virtual breast-health series during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which viewers can participate

HOLYOKE ­— Bennett Walsh, the embattled superintendent of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, issued a letter announcing he will step down

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2016, the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC), through its Springfield WORKS initiative, has brought together employers,

SPRINGFIELD — Lori Todd was named executive director of Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing, replacing Craig Johnson, who recently retired.

SPRINGFIELD — Health experts are urging Americans to get their flu vaccine, commonly known as the flu shot, this year

SPRINGFIELD — As part of its COVID-19 response efforts, United Way of Pioneer Valley has distributed a round of personal

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced a partnership with Connecticut-based lab Genesys Diagnostics in the opening

LONGMEADOW — Ruth’s House, an assisted-living residence at JGS Lifecare, is continuing its virtual monthly Lunch and Learn series with