Baystate Children’s Hospital Named Solutions for Patient Safety Hospital of the Month
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health was named Hospital of the Month for October 2024 by Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS). SPS
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Atlas Chiropractic Makes Donation to Kate’s Kitchen, Providence Ministries
HOLYOKE — Atlas Chiropractic announced a check presentation to Kate’s Kitchen and Providence Ministries on Friday, Nov. 1 at noon
Read MoreMax’s Swing Lounge Grand Opening on Nov. 14 to Benefit Men Wear Pink
SPRINGFIELD — Max’s Swing Lounge, a new destination for golf enthusiasts and casual players alike, announced its grand opening on
Read MoreCDH Emergency Medicine Physician Offers Halloween Safety Tips
NORTHAMPTON — As Halloween approaches, Dr. Sunny Shukla, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Emergency Medicine physician and associate chief medical officer, offers
Read MoreBaystate Health to Host Interactive Fall-prevention Event on Oct. 30
HOLYOKE — Baystate Rehabilitation Care experts and clinical pharmacist Danyel Adams will host an interactive event on fall prevention on
Read MoreParty with 1 Purpose Raises More Than $329,000 for Breakthrough T1D
SPRINGFIELD — The Party with 1 Purpose fundraiser, hosted at the Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 26, was a
Read MoreSpringfield Mayor Issues Personal Health Statement to Residents
SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 25, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno issued a statement concerning his recent cancer diagnosis. “I have been
Read MoreCharity Golf Tournament Raises More Than $20,000 for Local Nonprofits
AGAWAM — Allied Flooring, Paint and Design and Budget Cabinet Sales recently made donations to two local charities: $10,429.86 to
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Supports ASPCA in Hurricane-relief Efforts
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is stepping up to support the ASPCA in the ongoing relief efforts following
Read MorePathlight to Merge with ServiceNet, Expanding Reach of Both Agencies
NORTHAMPTON — The boards of directors of Pathlight and ServiceNet have agreed to a merger, following several months of analysis,
Read MoreBaystate Health, UMass Chan Honored by American Medical Assoc.
SPRINGFIELD — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) recently announced that Baystate Health and UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate have
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2024 Women of Impact Award Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for BusinessWest’s seventh annual Women of Impact award gala. The event will take
Read MoreHope for the Holidays Toy Drive, 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 MoreState Sen. Velis, U.S. Sen. Warren to Host Roundtable on Veteran Suicide Today
HOLYOKE — Today, Oct. 24, state Sen. John Velis, Senate chairman of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Veteran and Federal
Read MoreFlorence Bank Sponsors Cancer Connection’s Harvest Dinner, Silent Auction
FLORENCE — Florence Bank recently sponsored Cancer Connection’s 2024 Harvest Dinner and Silent Auction with a $7,000 gift to support
Read MoreSTCC Announces $1 Million MassMutual Foundation Gift to Support Health Programs
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) received a $1 million grant from the MassMutual Foundation — the largest philanthropic
Read MoreLocal Survivor, eCycle Studio Team Up for Breast-cancer Fundraiser
WILBRAHAM — Four years ago, East Longmeadow resident Lucia Manzi-Basile received a life-changing diagnosis of breast cancer. Today, her journey
Read MoreChild Care of the Berkshires Promotes Christen Romanick
NORTH ADAMS — Child Care of the Berkshires (CCB) recently promoted Christen Romanick to the role of program manager of
Read MoreBaystate Wing Audiology Program Offers Free Hearing Screenings
PALMER — October is National Audiology Awareness Month, a time to be aware of the importance of good hearing health.
Read MoreServiceNet’s Prospect Meadow Farm Expands State, National Reach
NORTHAMPTON — ServiceNet’s Prospect Meadow Farm recently secured two significant state grants, totaling $443,365, to support the expansion and development
Read MoreMountainOne Donates $5,000 to Hurricane Relief Efforts
NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced a $5,000 donation to assist with relief and recovery efforts following the disastrous impacts of
Read MorePalmer EMS, Police, Fire Departments Support Fourth Annual Blood Drive
PALMER — On Oct. 9, the Palmer Ambulance Service sponsored its fourth annual Ambulance, Police, and Fire Department Blood Drive
Read MoreWorkshop on Awareness, Prevention of Lead Poisoning Slated for Oct. 23
SPRINGFIELD — Square One, Springfield Healthy Homes Initiative, and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will host a free
Read MoreHCS Head Start Announces 2024 Recipient of Janis Santos Scholarship
SPRINGFIELD — Last year, Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start announced the formation of the Janis Santos Scholarship. This recognition
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Partners with Steve Lewis Subaru for Discount Adoption Event
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society, in partnership with Steve Lewis Subaru of Hadley, will reduce adoption fees of all available
Read MoreFlorence Bank Supports MHA’s Wellness Classic Golf Tournament
FLORENCE — Florence Bank supported the Mental Health Association’s 26th annual Wellness Classic Golf Tournament with a $5,000 sponsorship, helping
Read MoreBikes Fight Cancer to Distribute $92,000 to Mass General Cancer Center, Cancer Connection
NORTHAMPTON — In its second year as a nonprofit, Bikes Fight Cancer raised more than $260,000 for cancer research and
Read MoreEvan Plotkin Wins $15 Million Judgment from Johnson & Johnson in Mesothelioma Suit
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — On Oct. 15, a jury determined that Johnson & Johnson must pay $15 million to local real-estate
Read MoreAMR’s Emily Chandler to Be Honored at Stars of Life Award Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — Emily Chandler, an EMS programs manager for American Medical Response (AMR) Massachusetts and program director and paramedic instructor
Read MoreLoomis Communities to Host Craft Fairs on Oct. 19
SPRINGFIELD — Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing in Springfield and Loomis Village in South Hadley, both members of the Loomis
Read MoreAIC Launches Nutrition Program to Meet Rising Demand for Health Professionals
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) is launching a bachelor of science in nutrition program designed to prepare students to
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital Offering Free Hands-only CPR Training
WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital is offering the Greater Westfield community life-saving training so that they can be prepared to
Read MorePDC Inc. Raises $100,000 During Recent Charity Golf Tournament
SPRINGFIELD — PDC Inc., a leading walls and ceilings contractor with offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, raised a
Read MoreFallon Health Awards $200,000 to 20 Community-based Organizations
WORCESTER — Fallon Health announced it has awarded $200,000 to 20 area organizations across its Massachusetts service area through its
Read MorePaper City Food Festival to Celebrate Local Flavors, Community Spirit on Oct. 19-20
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber and Invertir Holyoke welcome back the Paper City Food Festival for its fourth year.
Read MoreVisual Sound Productions, Dazzle Dance Studio, Fitness First to Host Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 27
SPRINGFIELD — Visual Sound Productions Inc. (VSP) announced its partnership with Dazzle Dance Studio and Fitness First for the fourth
Read MoreWebinar on Nov. 1 to Discuss How Social Media Affects Adolescent Development
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will present a webinar on Friday, Nov. 1 from noon to
Read MoreLocal Artist’s Donation Symbolizes Hope and Recovery at MiraVista
HOLYOKE — In recognition of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, Easthampton photographer Daniel DesPlaines donated one of his
Read MoreFood Bank of Western Massachusetts Welcomes Berkshire Bounty as New Partner
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced a new partnership with Berkshire Bounty, a food rescue organization located
Read MoreJGS Lifecare to Host Certified Dementia Practitioner Training on Nov. 7
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will host a certified dementia practitioner (CDP) training in partnership with the National Council of Certified
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