Dakin Humane Society Announces 2025 Humane Award Winners
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society honored six people, one company, and a dedicated guide dog at its 2025 Humane Awards,
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Shriners Children’s Encourages Families to Keep Holiday Traditions Safe, Burn-free
BOSTON — With the holiday season approaching, kitchens and living rooms are not only popular for gatherings, but can also
Read MoreTickets on Sale, Emcees Announced for 2025 Women of Impact Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware Invites Customers to Round Up for Kids
SPRINGFIELD — This holiday season, Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the nation’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 51 locations in nine states,
Read MoreFeel Good Haus to Open in Great Barrington on Dec. 4
GREAT BARRINGTON — The Berkshires is about to welcome a new destination for wellness, self-care, and community. Feel Good Haus,
Read MoreLenox Celebrates New Public Safety Complex Designed by Caolo & Bieniek
CHICOPEE — The town of Lenox marked a major milestone this past weekend with the ribbon cutting of its new
Read MorePediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation to Host Fundraising Night with Thunderbirds
HOLYOKE — The Massachusetts chapter of the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation invites community members to come out for an evening of
Read MoreDESCO Launches Dental Service Division
HADLEY — DESCO announced the launch of DESCO Dental Service, expanding its commitment to patient care and safety into the
Read MoreWestfield State University Accepting Registrations for EMT Basic Program
WESTFIELD — Registration is open for the spring 2026 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic program offered at Westfield State University.
Read MoreSTCC Named 2026 Bellwether Award Finalist for Innovative Health Science Degree
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has been named a 2026 Bellwether Award finalist for its innovative health science
Read MoreSpringfield College’s Rehabilitation Counseling Program Receives Major Grant
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College has received a five-year, nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services
Read MoreNominations Open for 2026 Difference Makers
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Difference Makers awards. BusinessWest launched the Difference Makers program in 2009 to recognize
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog
Read MoreJohnson Memorial Hospital Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
STAFFORD, Conn. — Johnson Memorial Hospital has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national
Read MoreShatz, Schwartz and Fentin Attorneys Publish Guide to Massachusetts Elder Law
SPRINGFIELD — Attorneys Michele Feinstein and Carol Cioe Klyman, shareholders at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., have co-authored the third
Read MoreMiraVista Welcomes Elizabeth Sandstrom as Associate Chief Nursing Officer
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced the appointment of Elizabeth Sandstrom as associate chief nursing officer. She brings more
Read MoreHealth New England Recognizes Community Action Pioneer Valley
GREENFIELD — Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV), the federally designated anti-poverty agency for Franklin and Hampshire County, has been named
Read MoreCountry Bank Donates More Than $160,000 to Support Local Seniors
WARE — In response to the increasing needs of local families and seniors affected by the recent government shutdown, Country
Read MoreGreater Holyoke Chamber Asks Businesses, Community to Tackle Food Insecurity
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber is issuing an urgent appeal to the business community and all Greater Holyoke residents.
Read MoreDonald C. McGraw Foundation Makes $1 Million Leadership Gift to Fairview Hospital
GREAT BARRINGTON — On Nov. 3, Elizabeth (Buzz) and Robert L. W. (Robin) McGraw presented Fairview Hospital with a $1
Read MoreBaystate Endocrinology to Host Free World Diabetes Day Health Fair on Nov. 14
SPRINGFIELD — In recognition of World Diabetes Day, Baystate Endocrinology will host a free community health fair on Friday, Nov.
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2025 Women of Impact Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Announces New Autism Support Services
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced the openings of its new Abilities Learning Centers — at 583 East
Read MoreParty with 1 Purpose Raises Nearly $470,000 for Type 1 Diabetes Research
SPRINGFIELD — The second annual Party with 1 Purpose lit up the Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 4, bringing
Read MoreThunderbirds, Wellpoint, Community Partners Bring Back First Line Program
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, Wellpoint, and community partners are teaming up to connect local students and public safety officials
Read MoreBHN to Facilitate International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event on Nov. 22
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) will facilitate International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Survivor Day), an event organized
Read MoreBaystate Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Support Parents Recovering from SUDs
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has been awarded a new one-year award for $452,985 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Read MoreGirls on the Run Western Massachusetts to Hold 5K Celebration on Nov. 23
SPRINGFIELD — Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts will host its annual fall 5K event on Sunday, Nov. 23 at
Read MoreMiraVista, TaraVista Appoint Karyn Rossacci Chief Nursing Officer
HOLYOKE, DEVENS — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke and TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens — together known as
Read MoreSquare One, Health New England Partner to Provide Financial Relief to Families
SPRINGFIELD — As the government shutdown continues to impact the stability of families throughout the region, Square One is providing
Read MoreAllied Flooring & Budget Cabinets Supports Sunshine Village, Project New Hope
AGAWAM — Allied Flooring & Budget Cabinets announced the results of its second annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising a total
Read MoreFlorence Bank Donates $73,520 to United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region
FLORENCE — Florence Bank recently announced a gift of $73,520 to the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region.
Read MoreMassachusetts Assisted Living Assoc. Honors Senate President Karen Spilka at Conference
NEWTON — The Massachusetts Assisted Living Assoc. (Mass-ALA) hosted its statewide 2025 annual conference, “Cultivating Trust, Compassion, and Community,” on
Read MoreRevitalize CDC Welcomes Two Board Members, Announces New Board Leadership
SPRINGFIELD — Revitalize Community Development Corporation (CDC) announced the election of two new members to its board of directors: Frank
Read MoreState Announces $2.1 Million in Grants to Expand Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $2.1 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce (GROW) to 34 organizations
Read MoreMarket Mentors Raises $5,000 for Rays of Hope in Fight Against Breast Cancer
SPRINGFIELD — Market Mentors, LLC, a fully integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations agency with offices in Massachusetts and Florida,
Read MoreCaring Health Center Welcomes Dr. Abraham Thomas as Chief Medical Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Caring Health Center (CHC) announced the appointment of Dr. Abraham Thomas as its new chief medical officer, effective
Read MoreHope for the Holidays Toy Drive and Motorcycle Run to Benefit Brightside
SPRINGFIELD — The children served by Brightside for Families and Children will be the recipients of the annual Hope for
Read MoreHMC Family Physiatry Opens at Holyoke Medical Center
HOLYOKE — HMC Family Physiatry, located at 3640 Main St., Suite 204, in Springfield, opened on Nov. 3. The office
Read MoreNominations Open for 2026 Difference Makers
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Difference Makers awards. BusinessWest launched the Difference Makers program
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