American Hospital Assoc. Names Dr. Robert Roose to Regional Policy Board
HARTFORD, Conn. — Dr. Robert Roose, president of Community Hospitals at Trinity Health Of New England, has been appointed as
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Michael’s Café to Reopen on JGS Lifecare Campus on Feb. 19
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare, a healthcare system serving seniors and their families and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, announced the
Read MoreAnimal Aura Yoga to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
HADLEY — Animal Aura Yoga will celebrate its opening at the Hampshire Mall in Hadley with a ribbon cutting ceremony,
Read MoreStratum Dermatology Welcomes Dr. Mark Blumberg to Clinical Team
SPRINGFIELD — Stratum Dermatology announced the addition of Dr. Mark Blumberg to its clinical team, further strengthening the practice’s commitment
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Receives Advanced Spine Surgery Certification
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center announced it is one of the first hospitals in Massachusetts to receive advanced spine surgery
Read MoreLoomis Communities to Host Chowder Bowl on Feb. 13 to Benefit Food Bank
SOUTH HADLEY — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts will be the beneficiary of a fun competition to select a
Read MoreServiceNet Clinics to Join River Valley Counseling Center Feb. 1
HOLYOKE — Two of the leading non-profit community mental health care providers in Western Mass. will be taking the next step in
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf Offering Sign Language Classes
LONGMEADOW —Willie Ross School for the Deaf has announced its spring term of American Sign Language classes beginning Feb. 3 at the
Read MoreLisa Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications
PITTSFIELD — UCP of Western Massachusetts is now accepting applications for the Lisa Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund, a scholarship honoring the
Read MoreMonson Savings Pledges $100,000 to Scantic Valley Y’s Capital Campaign
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank has announced a $100,000 pledge to support the Scantic Valley YMCA’s Capital Campaign, helping fund major
Read MoreConstruct Launches 19th Annual Warm Up The Winter Campaign
GREAT BARRINGTON — As winter temperatures drop, Construct is launching its 19th annual Warm Up The Winter campaign to help South
Read MoreUMass Amherst Online Programs Among Top 20 in US News & World Report 2026 Rankings
AMHERST — UMass Amherst’s online education programs have again been recognized as among the best in the nation, placing in
Read MoreMCLA’s Green Living Seminar Returns with ‘Nature and Spirituality’ Series
NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) popular Green Living Seminar series returns this spring with “Nature and Spirituality,”
Read MoreThree Regional Transit Authorities to Launch Link413
PITTSFIELD — On Jan. 28, three regional transit authorities in Western Mass will launch Link413, a joint collaboration that offers customers
Read MoreChamber Reschedules Government Reception
Due to winter weather and with the safety of its members, elected officials, and all attendees in mind, the Springfield
Read MoreBOGG Continues to Expand Care in Western Mass.
Baystate Ob/Gyn Group, Inc.(BOGG), the largest privately owned women’s healthcare practice in Massachusetts, announced continued growth and expansion, increasing access
Read MoreBerkshire United Way Welcomes New Director of Development
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire United Way (BUW) announced that Jennifer Baril has been named its new director of Development. “This opportunity feels like a
Read MoreNoncredit Cooking and Wine-tasting Classes Return to HCC This Spring
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College is running a series of noncredit cooking and wine-tasting classes this spring at the HCC MGM
Read MoreShriners Children’s Boston Shares Winter Safety Tips to Avoid Frostbite
BOSTON — With frigid temperatures and snow in the forecast, Shriners Children’s Boston is alerting parents about the risk of
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Recognizes Five Long-time Employees
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society recently honored five staff members who reached their 10th year of employment at a team
Read MoreShe Decides Women’s Empowerment Brunch Returns March 1
SPRINGFIELD — At a time when women are balancing rising economic pressure, caregiving responsibilities, and increasing burnout, the Becoming Initiative
Read MoreAMR Urges Vigilance as Dangerous Cold, Ice, Snow Move into Western Mass.
SPRINGFIELD — As ice, snow, and dangerously cold temperatures are expected to impact Western Mass. this weekend, American Medical Response
Read MoreFood Bank of Western Massachusetts Welcomes Two New Board Members
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of two community members, Dr. Elizabeth Eagleson and Ariana
Read MorePioneer Valley Financial Group Partners with Rachel’s Table
LUDLOW — Pioneer Valley Financial Group (PV Financial) has partnered with Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts, donating $10,000 in support
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Names Dr. Katie Spaulding Medical Director
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society has named Dr. Katie Spaulding medical director of its organization, according to Executive Director Meg
Read MoreBHN to Hold Grand Opening for Springfield Abilities Learning Center on Jan. 23
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) will celebrate the grand opening of its new Abilities Learning Center, located at
Read MoreWestfield Bank Contributes $10,000 to Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank announced a $10,000 donation to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in support of the organization’s
Read MoreZonta Club’s Period Project Seeks Hygiene Products
BELCHERTOWN — The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley, a nonprofit organization, has begun its annual Period Project collection. This fundraising
Read MoreClinical & Support Options Welcomes Yaw Gyebi Jr.
NORTHAMPTON — Local nonprofit community behavioral health agency Clinical & Support Options (CSO) announced the appointment of Yaw Gyebi Jr.
Read MoreCongressman Neal Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge
GREAT BARRINGTON — On Jan. 16, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Peter Dillon, superintendent of Berkshire Hills Regional School District;
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Offers Diabetes Education, Support Group
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will host an ongoing bilingual Diabetes Education and Support Group for community members with
Read MoreSecond Chance Launches Emergency Fundraiser to Replace Failed Heating System
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services has launched an urgent fundraising campaign to replace the heating system at its
Read MoreGrow Food Northampton Announces Addition of Three New Board Members
NORTHAMPTON — Local food and farming justice nonprofit organization Grow Food Northampton announced the addition of a cohort of three
Read MoreChanda Care Celebrates Five Years of Care, Community Impact
AGAWAM — Chanda Care, a home care, education, and care coordination organization, is celebrating five years of service to individuals
Read MoreNew Data Show Sustained Gains in Massachusetts Childcare Stability, Capacity
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration released new data about the impact of the Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) program that
Read MoreSurvey Reveals Widespread Burnout Among Nurses
DRAPER, Utah — A new survey from Joyce University of 1,000 U.S. nurses highlights the burnout many nurses say they
Read MoreDOC, VitalCore Launch Mental Health Wellness Helpline for Incarcerated Individuals
MILFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC), in partnership with VitalCore Health Strategies, announced the launch of a new
Read More40 Under Forty Nominations Due Feb. 24
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 20th annual 40 Under Forty awards. The 40 Under Forty program
Read MoreHolyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start Welcomes Two Members to Policy Council
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start recently welcomed two new members, Monalisa Smith and Maritza Sostre, to its
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Shatters Record for Pets Helped in 2025
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced that the nonprofit helped a record-breaking 64,143 pets in 2025, far surpassing
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