AIC Professor Inducted into National Academies of Practice Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — The National Academies of Practice (NAP) announced the election of Dr. Kate Barlow as a distinguished scholar fellow
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Willie Ross School for the Deaf to Present Annual Gala on April 10
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) will hold its annual gala on Thursday, April 10 from 6
Read MoreSen. Velis Receives Award for Leadership in Suicide Prevention
BOSTON — During a recent ceremony at the Massachusetts State House, the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) presented the
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Appoints Jennifer Doutre to Senior Vice President Role
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced the appointment of Jennifer Doutre as senior vice president of BHN’s Community
Read MoreRun/Walk to End Homelessness Raises Record-breaking $80,000
SPRINGFIELD — With more than 370 participants, Springfield Rescue Mission announced that its 2025 Run/Walk to End Homelessness raised more
Read MoreSome Jobs May Pose Higher Risks of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
WATERBURY, Conn. – Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is raising awareness about how jobs that require either sitting or standing
Read MoreTapestry Health, Craig’s Doors Receive Funding to Expand Harm-reduction Services
NORTHAMPTON — Tapestry Health and Craig’s Doors announced they have been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Mosaic Opioid Recovery
Read MoreHampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry Expanding Facility
HADLEY — Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry is breaking ground on a cutting-edge, 4,600-square-foot facility at the corner of
Read MoreRailroad Street Youth Project to Present Free Screening of ‘Recovery City’ on April 9
GREAT BARRINGTON — The Railroad Street Youth Project (RSYP), in partnership with the South Berkshire Community Health Coalition SBCHC, South
Read MoreCooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice to Present Free Educational Event on April 16
NORTHAMPTON — In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospital invites the community to an enlightening
Read MoreGaming Organizations Launch Initiative to Address Problem Gambling
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MCGH) and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) launched PGAM Coffee and
Read MoreMassachusetts Federation of the Blind Visits Basketball Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame elevated its touring experience as the Massachusetts Federation of the Blind
Read MoreSecond Chance to Present 26th Annual Auction Gala on March 29
EAST BROOKFIELD — The 26th annual Auction Gala, Second Chance Animal Services’ biggest and most important fundraiser of the year,
Read MoreThe Literacy Project Celebrates 40 Years of Opening Doors to Education for Adults
NORTHAMPTON — The Literacy Project will host a 40th-anniversary celebration to recognize its four decades of work transforming the lives
Read MoreJunior Achievement Seeks Nominations for 18 Under 18 Recognition
SPRINGFIELD — Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) is now welcoming nominations for its 18 Under 18 class of 2025.
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — When BusinessWest launched its 40 Under Forty program in 2007, it did so to identify rising stars across
Read MoreStudies Show Dangerous Blood Clotting Goes Undetected at Alarming Rate
WATERBURY — The Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is warning that potentially deadly blood clots often go undetected for years
Read MoreLess TV Time May Lower Heart-disease Risk, Even for Those at High Risk for Diabetes
DALLAS — Limiting time spent watching television to no more than one hour each day may lower the risk of
Read MoreBFAIR Promotes Katrina Cardillo to Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) announced the promotion of Katrina Cardillo to senior director of Marketing
Read MoreParagus IT to Host Recycling Drive on April 22 to Benefit Dakin Humane Society
HADLEY — Earth Day is right around the corner. For individuals and companies looking to get rid of their old
Read MoreNIH Research Funding Drives $94.58 Billion in Economic Activity in FY 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United for Medical Research (UMR) released the 2025 update of its annual analysis of the economic impact
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Asks Community to Support Shriners Children’s New England
SPRINGFIELD — During March, Freedom Credit Union is inviting the community to donate money at any of its branches throughout
Read MoreSpringfield Thunderbirds to Host Sensory-friendly Game on March 16
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, in conjunction with the Center for Human Development (CHD) and Springfield College’s Department of Occupational
Read MoreState Releases Recommendations to Make Childcare More Affordable, Accessible
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration released a report with recommendations to make early education and childcare more accessible and affordable for
Read MoreShriners Children’s Becomes World’s Largest Pediatric Motion Analysis Center
SPRINGFIELD — For more than 40 years, Shriners Children’s has been utilizing motion-analysis technology, similar to what might be found
Read MoreEthel Altiery Appointed Interim CEO of BFAIR
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family and Individual Resources) announced the appointment of Ethel Altiery as iterim CEO, effective March
Read MoreBeauty Batlles Celebrates Women’s History Month with ‘Empower Her Confidence’ Drive
CHICOPEE — Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge, an advanced beauty and wellness spa in downtown Chicopee, announced the
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2025 Difference Makers Awards Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are on sale for the 17th annual Difference Makers awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The event will
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Appoints Susan Gazzillo Vice President of Quality
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced that Susan Gazzillo has been named vice president of Quality. She previously served
Read MoreTom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament Breaks Record
NORTHAMPTON — The 16th annual Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament, held on Sept. 26, 2024 at
Read MoreState Launches $75 Million TechHubs Program to Boost Regional Innovation
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration has launched the $75 million Massachusetts TechHubs Program, a new initiative to strengthen regional innovation
Read MorePioneer Valley Financial Group Supports Baystate NICU
LUDLOW — Pioneer Valley Financial Group (PV Financial) announced a partnership with Baystate Health in recognition of the care provided
Read MoreNewsweek, Statista Rank Unveil World’s Best Hospitals 2025 Rankings
NEW YORK — Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, recently released its World’s Best Hospitals 2025 rankings, recognizing top-performing hospitals across
Read MoreSquare One to Be Spotlighted During Feast in the East on April 29
EAST LONGMEADOW — The ERC5 announced that Feast in the East 2025 will take place on Tuesday, April 29 from
Read MoreTapestry Health to Host 2025 Gala, ‘An Evening Under the Stars’
SPRINGFIELD — Tapestry Health announced “An Evening Under the Stars,” its 2025 gala, set to take place Friday, April 4
Read MoreDenise Jordan Elected to Massachusetts Health & Hospital Assoc. Board of Trustees
SPRINGFIELD — Denise Jordan, through her role as a trustee of Baystate Health, was elected to the Massachusetts Health &
Read MoreAllied Flooring, Paint & Design and Budget Cabinets Support Jenna’s Blessing Bags
AGAWAM — Allied Flooring, Paint & Design and Budget Cabinets donated $1,213.98, along with three boxes of life essentials, to
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2025 Difference Makers Awards Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are on sale for the 17th annual Difference Makers awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The event will
Read MoreHolyoke Community College to Host Health Careers Open House on March 26
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host an open house at its Center for Health Education & Simulation on
Read MoreRadiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital Funds Care for Local Kids
SPRINGFIELD — The airwaves were filled with inspiring stories from patients, families, and caregivers during the 24th annual 94.7 WMAS
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