Closing of Veterans Hospital Blocked
A Veterans Affairs restructuring plan that would have closed the Edward P. Boland VA Center in Leeds has been blocked
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Mercy 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 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 moreCountry Bank Appoints New Corporators
WARE — Country Bank announced the appointment of 16 new Corporators from local businesses within the communities it serves at
Read moreUnited Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region Presents Awards
NORTHAMPTON — United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region staged its annual meeting last week, offering two awards in
Read moreHNE, Peoplesbank Donate $20,000 to Gardening the Community
SPRINGFIELD — PeoplesBank and Health New England have partnered to donate $20,000 to Gardening the Community (GTC) of Springfield. The
Read moreAmerican Medical Association Announces New Chief Health and Science Officer
CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the hiring of Frederick M. Chen, M.D., M.P.H., as its new
Read moreOutdoor Mega Tag Sale to Benefit Dress for Success Western Mass.
Dress for Success Western Massachusetts will host another of its popular clothing tag sales June 17-23 — this time outside
Read moreState’s Rate of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths Rose 8.8% in 2021
BOSTON — The rate of opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts increased by 8.8% in 2021 compared to 2020, according to
Read moreLifePath Seeks Volunteers to Help with Neighborhood Food Delivery Programs
GREENFIELD — LifePath, the organization that cares for older adults and people with disabilities in Franklin County and the North
Read moreWestern Mass Founders Network Announces First Demo Day
SPRINGFIELD — The Western Mass Founders Network announced its first demo day will be held June 14, from 4 to
Read moreVein Specialist Joins Berkshire Surgical Services of BMC
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. David Cohen, a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in vascular medicine
Read morePortable Sensor Technology Aims to Quickly Detect Foodborne Contaminants Outside the Lab
AMHERST — An international team led by a UMass Amherst food and environmental virologist has received a $750,000 USDA National
Read moreSkoler, Abbott & Presser to Stage Labor and Employment Law Briefing
SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a labor and employment law firm serving employers in the greater Springfield and Worcester
Read moreWestern Massachusetts Nursing Collaborative Slates Celebration Event
On Wednesday, the Western Massachusetts Nursing Collaborative (WMNC) will honor past and present nurse leader and educator members at a
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Dress for Success to Celebrate Referral Agencies at April 5 Breakfast
SPRINGFIELD — More than 100 agencies in the Greater Springfield area refer women to be suited and take part in other
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AIC Educators to Address Opioid Crisis at Public Health Lecture Series
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will continue its annual Desmond Tutu Public Health Awareness Lecture Series with an examination of
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Baystate to Hold Service of Remembrance for Families Who Have Lost a Child
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital will hold its annual Service of Remembrance on Monday, April 29 for all area families who
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Elms School of Nursing Receives $750,000 Grant from Kellogg Foundation
CHICOPEE — The School of Nursing at Elms College has received a $750,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to improve
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The United Arc to Host ‘Showcasing Talents & Pursuits’ Open House
TURNERS FALLS — The United Arc will host its annual “Showcasing Talents & Pursuits” open house on Thursday, April 11 at
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