Mannheim Family Establishes $560,000 Endowment at Cooley Dickinson Hospital
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced the establishment of the Paul and Susan Mannheim Endowment for Facilities Improvement with a
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Holyoke Community College Lands $300,000 RISE Grant
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) received a $300,000 state grant to train low-income job seekers whose primary barrier to
Read MoreZeretas Studios to Host Grand Opening on Oct. 18
WESTFIELD — EparaTodos Pioneer Valley announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Zeretas Studios, a new Latina-owned salon business
Read MoreRick’s Place Announces Community Art Exhibit for Children’s Grief Awareness Month
WILBRAHAM — Rick’s Place invites the community to join in honoring Children’s Grief Awareness Month through “Colors of Grief: Shades
Read MoreBoard of Early Education and Care Approves New Funding Formula
TAUNTON — The Massachusetts Board of Early Education and Care (EEC) voted unanimously to adopt the standard Commonwealth Cares for
Read MoreNearly $400,000 Invested in Local Nonprofits by Berkshire Bank Foundation
BOSTON — The Berkshire Bank Foundation invested nearly $400,000 in its communities through grants to 96 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts,
Read MoreWillPower Foundation Joins Multicultural Community Services
SPRINGFIELD — WillPower Foundation, a longtime champion of families with different abilities in Western Mass., announced its next chapter: a
Read MoreReport Illustrates Role of MassHealth in Lives of Massachusetts Residents
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, in partnership with Manatt Health, released “Faces of MassHealth: Coverage
Read MoreMayflower Marathon Comedy Night on Oct. 16 to Benefit Open Pantry of Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Rock 102 will present its third annual Mayflower Marathon Comedy Night, an evening of laughter to support Open
Read MoreHyundai Hope on Wheels Awards $100,000 Grant to Baystate Children’s Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 6, Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented Baystate Children’s Hospital with a $100,000 Impact Grant to support
Read MoreHealthcare Heroes to Be Celebrated at Gala on Oct. 22
SPRINGFIELD — The Healthcare Heroes class of 2025 will be celebrated by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News at a gala
Read MoreState Opens Application for Second Round of Family Child Care Capital Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced it has opened applications for the second round of the Family Child Care Capital
Read MoreCancer Connection Welcomes Rebecca Finkel, Malaika Ross to Board of Directors
NORTHAMPTON — Cancer Connection announced two new members of the nonprofit’s board of directors, Rebecca Finkel and Malaika Ross. Finkel
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services to Join New England Patriots Foundation Adoption Event
EAST BROOKFIELD — Ten lucky dogs from Second Chance Animal Services will be joining the New England Patriots Foundation and
Read MoreA Salute to Soldiers to Host Fundraiser, Golf Classic to Benefit America’s VetDogs
WESTFIELD — On Friday, Oct. 17, A Salute to Soldiers will host its seventh annual fundraiser and its first annual
Read MoreSunshine Village CEO Gina Kos Announces Retirement After 35-year Tenure
CHICOPEE — The board of directors of Sunshine Village announced the upcoming retirement of Gina Kos, the organization’s longtime president
Read MoreLocal Huntington’s Disease Society of America Chapter to Host Education Day on Nov. 15
WALTHAM — The Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the 2025
Read MoreHolyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start’s Churchill Center Hosts Family Health Fair
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start’s Churchill Center recently welcomed enrolled families to a health fair, offering resources
Read MoreGándara Center Earns National Reaccreditation from Council on Accreditation
SPRINGFIELD — Gándara Center has once again achieved national reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA), a service of Social
Read MoreDakin Humane Society, Balise Subaru of Hadley Partner on Discounted Adoption Fees
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will partner with Balise Subaru of Hadley to offer discounted adoption fees for select dogs
Read MoreUMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-weather Clothing Drive
HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton,
Read MoreShriners Children’s Warns Parents, Children of Nationwide Increase in E-bike Injuries
SPRINGFIELD — Shriners Children’s doctors all the way from Hawaii to New England are reporting an increase in the number
Read MoreJGS Lifecare to Hold Annual Community Meeting on Oct. 9
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare, a healthcare system serving seniors and their families, will hold its annual community meeting on Thursday,
Read MoreState Awards $7.4 Million to Train, Place More Than 1,100 Workers
SPRINGFIELD — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $7.4 million in workforce development grant funding for 16 initiatives across Massachusetts — including
Read MoreBaystate Health Appoints Michael Treash President of Health New England
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced the appointment of Michael Treash as president of Health New England, effective Oct. 6. Treash
Read MoreDelight Dental Studio to Host Ribbon-cutting Ceremony, Open House on Oct. 25
EAST LONGMEADOW — On Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m., Delight Dental Studio will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by
Read MoreBay Path Professor Marie Meckel Receives Fulbright Specialist Award
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University announced that the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have awarded
Read MoreBig Y Kicks Off Partners of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y has launched its annual Partners of Hope campaign, a heartfelt initiative held each October to raise
Read MoreBaystate Health’s Mobile Blood Donation Team Coming to Palmer on Oct. 15
PALMER — The community is invited to give the gift of life by donating blood at the Baystate Health blood
Read MoreElms College Partners with Beacon ABA Services and Evergreen Center
CHICOPEE — Elms College and Beacon ABA Services and the Evergreen Center, a Worcester County organization providing intensive behavioral services
Read MoreCaring Health Center Opens New Facility, Restores Services on Sumner Avenue
SPRINGFIELD — Caring Health Center (CHC) announced the grand opening of its newly relocated and expanded medical and dental facility
Read MoreJudge Increases Asbestos Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson to $25 Million
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Connecticut judge has awarded an additional $10 million in punitive damages in asbestos-related lawsuit Evan Plotkin
Read MoreBaystate Health to Hold Three Free Virtual Breast Health Events in October
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will offer three free virtual events in October focused on breast health and cancer awareness. All
Read MoreUCP of Western Massachusetts to Celebrate National White Cane Day on Oct. 15
PITTSFIELD — UCP of Western Massachusetts, an affiliate of United Cerebral Palsy Assoc., will host a community celebration for National
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Earns Two Best Hospitals Awards
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) has been named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Hospitals edition as
Read MoreMassMutual Federal Credit Union Volunteers During Live Mutual Week
SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) recently participated in MassMutual’s Live Mutual week, dedicating time to volunteer and give
Read MoreShriners Children’s New England Welcomes Dr. Jennifer Earle Miller
SPRINGFIELD — Shriners Children’s New England announced physiatrist Dr. Jennifer Earle Miller as a new member of its medical team.
Read MoreBaystate Health Welcomes Dr. Matthew Di Guglielmo
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew Di Guglielmo as the new chair of the Department of
Read MoreVanessa Smith Named Chair of HCC Board of Trustees
HOLYOKE — Vanessa Smith, former chief legal officer for Baystate Health, has been named the new chair of the Holyoke
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Recognized for Knee, Hip Replacement Surgeries
PITTSFIELD — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has selected Berkshire Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee
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