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Closing of Veterans Hospital Blocked

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 HCN Staff 6 Views blocked, closing, EdwardPBolandVACenter, Rep.McGovern, veterancare, VeteransHospital

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 

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 HCN Staff 9 Views babycare, breatfeeding, maternity, MercyMedicalCenter, NestCollaborative, virtualconsultation

SPRINGFIELD—Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center for Maternity (FLC) announced that it now offers virtual lactation consultation to families through

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Nominations Sought for Super 60 Program

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 HCN Staff 11 Views Events, shoplocal, smallbusinesses, SpringfieldRegionalChamber, SRC, Super60awards

SPRINGFIELD—  The Springfield Regional Chamber (SRC) is seeking nominations for its annual Super 60 awards program. Super 60 recognizes the

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Baystate Wing Recognized for Stroke Care

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 HCN Staff 18 Views americanheartassociation, Baystate Wing, getwiththeguidelinesstroke, recognition, Strokecare

PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital has earned national recognition by the American Heart Association with the Gold Plus/Target Stroke Honor Roll/Target Type 2

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Springfield College President Named to NCAA Board of Governors 

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 HCN Staff 19 Views NCAA, NCAAboard, NEWMAC, President'scouncil, Springfield College

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper will serve as a voting member on a new NCAA Board of Governors,

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 Westfield Bank Supports Camp Atwater Capital Campaign

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 HCN Staff 27 Views Blackyouth, CampAtwater, summercamp, UrbanLeague, WestfieldBank

WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank President and CEO James C. Hagan on Thursday presented Springfield Urban League CEO Henry M. Thomas

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Country Bank Appoints New Corporators

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 HCN Staff 36 Views 16 new Corporators, annual meeting, Country Bank

WARE — Country Bank announced the appointment of 16 new Corporators from local businesses within the communities it serves at

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United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region Presents Awards

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 HCN Staff 40 Views Dr. Martin Wohl, Kay Sheehan, United Way

NORTHAMPTON — United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region staged its annual meeting last week, offering two awards in

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HNE, Peoplesbank Donate $20,000 to Gardening the Community

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 HCN Staff 40 Views Health New England, PeoplesBank, urban garden

SPRINGFIELD — PeoplesBank and Health New England have partnered to donate $20,000 to Gardening the Community (GTC) of Springfield. The

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American Medical Association Announces New Chief Health and Science Officer

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 HCN Staff 32 Views American Medical Association, Frederick M. Chen, M.D., M.P.H

CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the hiring of Frederick M. Chen, M.D., M.P.H., as its new

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Outdoor Mega Tag Sale to Benefit Dress for Success Western Mass.

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 HCN Staff 61 Views Dress for Success, Eastfield Mall, Outdoor Mega Tag Sale

Dress for Success Western Massachusetts will host another of its popular clothing tag sales June 17-23 — this time outside

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State’s Rate of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths Rose 8.8% in 2021

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 HCN Staff 35 Views Drug overdose, Massachusetts, opioid-related

BOSTON — The rate of opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts increased by 8.8% in 2021 compared to 2020, according to

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LifePath Seeks Volunteers to Help with Neighborhood Food Delivery Programs

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 HCN Staff 54 Views Grocery Shopper program, LifePath, Volunteers

GREENFIELD — LifePath, the organization that cares for older adults and people with disabilities in Franklin County and the North

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Western Mass Founders Network Announces First Demo Day

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 HCN Staff 45 Views demo day, Founders Network, mentoring program

SPRINGFIELD — The Western Mass Founders Network announced its first demo day will be held June 14, from 4 to

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Vein Specialist Joins Berkshire Surgical Services of BMC

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 HCN Staff 38 Views Berkshire Health Systems, Dr. David Cohen, Vein Specialist

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. David Cohen, a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in vascular medicine

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Portable Sensor Technology Aims to Quickly Detect Foodborne Contaminants Outside the Lab

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 HCN Staff 51 Views foodborne illness, UMass Amherst, USDA

AMHERST — An international team led by a UMass Amherst food and environmental virologist has received a $750,000 USDA National

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Skoler, Abbott & Presser to Stage Labor and Employment Law Briefing

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 HCN Staff 51 Views Abbott & Presser to Stage Labor and Employment Law Briefing, COVID-related issues, Skoler

SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a labor and employment law firm serving employers in the greater Springfield and Worcester

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Western Massachusetts Nursing Collaborative Slates Celebration Event

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 HCN Staff 63 Views celebration event, Nursing, Western Massachusetts

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

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 HCN Staff 1060 Views

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

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 HCN Staff 567 Views

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

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 HCN Staff 952 Views

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

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 HCN Staff 471 Views

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

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 HCN Staff 528 Views

TURNERS FALLS — The United Arc will host its annual “Showcasing Talents & Pursuits” open house on Thursday, April 11 at

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