Sunshine 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
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Local 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
Read MoreOut of the Darkness Community Walk to Prevent Suicide Slated for Oct. 25
AGAWAM — Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the 16th leading cause of death
Read MoreBig Y Hosting Fifth Annual Big Vax Week
SPRINGFIELD — Through Oct. 5, all Big Y supermarket locations are hosting an on-site multi-vaccine clinic for all customers, employees,
Read MoreMusic, Friendship, Funk Power Up Friendsgiving at the Iron Horse on Nov. 3
NORTHAMPTON — On Monday, Nov. 3, the Iron Horse Music Hall will turn up the volume on community with the
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf to Host Purse Bingo Fundraiser on Oct. 24
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) will hold a purse bingo fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 24 from
Read MoreSpringfield Museums Elects Board Members, Including New Chair
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums elected new members to its board of trustees at its annual meeting of corporators, held
Read MoreShriners Children’s Warns of Viral Social Media Trends Causing Severe Burns
BOSTON — Research shows 95% of children under 17 use social media, including platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Children
Read MorebankESB Supports Food Pantries with Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser
EASTHAMPTON — Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, is kicking off the bank’s 2025 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive
Read MoreHealthcare Heroes to Be Celebrated at Gala on Oct. 22
SPRINGFIELD — The Healthcare Heroes class of 2025 has been announced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. The awards gala
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Achieves 4-star Quality Rating from CMS
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced that Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) earned a 4-star rating for overall quality from the
Read MoreJGS Lifecare to Host Fall Job Fair on Oct. 1
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare, a healthcare system serving seniors and their families and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, will host
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $10,000 to Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announced a $10,000 donation to the Emergency Food Pantry operated by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Read MoreBFAIR Promotes Macayla Flanigan to Director of Learning and Employee Development
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family and Individual Resources) announced the promotion of Macayla Flanigan to the position of director
Read MoreCountry Bank Donates $4,000 to Support Longmeadow First Responders
LONGMEADOW — Country Bank donated $4,000 to the town of Longmeadow’s public safety agencies last week. Two separate gifts of
Read MoreRiverside Industries Welcomes Three New Board Members
EASTHAMPTON — Riverside Industries Inc. (RSI) recently welcomed three new members to its volunteer board of directors, all beginning their
Read MoreSeven States, New York City Partner on Northeast Public Health Collaborative
BOSTON — Several Northeastern states, including Massachusetts, and America’s largest city have been collaborating since early 2025 and this week
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