Access Care Partners to Offer Chronic Disease Self-management Program
CHICOPEE — Access Care Partners (formerly WestMass ElderCare), in collaboration with Highland Valley Elder Services, announced a new virtual offering,
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Glenmeadow Names Adetayo Olatinwo Vice President for Human Resources
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc., a provider of senior retirement lifestyle options, has selected Adetayo Olatinwo as vice president for Human
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $3,000 to Scantic Valley YMCA
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty and Executive Vice President and COO Michael Rouette, who also
Read MoreBefore the Fireworks: What to Know About Burn Safety
SPRINGFIELD — Sparklers, grills, and firepits are staples of Independence Day celebrations — but they also come with a risk
Read MoreUse Caution with Medications During Periods of Extreme Heat
HOLYOKE — As temperatures continue to rise across the region, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is reminding community residents who may
Read MoreHCS Head Start Awards 2025 Janis Santos Scholarship to Barbara Torres Marzan
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start recently announced the 2025 recipient of its Janis Santos Scholarship. Three years
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital to Participate in Healthy Work Environment Academy
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital was chosen as one of 10 Massachusetts hospitals to participate in a statewide Healthy Work
Read MoreHealth New England to Award $185,000 in Grants to Address Health Equity
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England has committed $185,000 to fund health equity mini-grants to help address health- or healthcare-related needs
Read MoreNominations Being Accepted for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program
Read MoreRiver Valley Counseling Center Becomes Member of ServiceNet
NORTHAMPTON — Two of the Pioneer Valley’s leading nonprofit community mental healthcare providers are coming together on July 1, as
Read MoreCDH Affiliates with Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) announced a new academic affiliation with the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine
Read MoreFeed the Kids Online Auction Now Open to Public
SPRINGFIELD — The online auction for the eighth annual Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament is officially open to the
Read MoreState Awards $18 Million to Increase Pipeline of Behavioral Health Professionals
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $17.9 million in funding to 71 behavioral health provider organizations for the Behavioral Health Supervising Clinicians
Read MorePaul Lambert, Anthony Russo Named 2025 Pynchon Medalists
SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts’ trustees of the Order of William Pynchon announced their selection of two
Read MoreSen. Gómez Seeks to Close ‘Biomass Loophole’ on Beacon Hill
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez recently took to the State House to testify in support of a pair of
Read MoreS. Prestley and Helen Blake Ambulatory Care Center Hosts Blessing, Ribbon Cutting
ENFIELD, Conn. — To mark the completion of construction of the S. Prestley and Helen Blake Ambulatory Care Center at
Read More‘Tai Chi and Kabbalah: Agile Aging in Pursuit of Methuselah’ Slated for July 3
PITTSFIELD — On Thursday, July 3 at 10:45 a.m., Dr. Joel Friedman will conduct mind-body exercises centered on the combination
Read MoreO’Dell Women’s Center Foundation Doubles Grantmaking in 2025
SPRINGFIELD — In its second year of grantmaking, the O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation announced it will award $500,000 in grants
Read MoreBaystate Ob/Gyn Group Welcomes Three New Providers
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Ob/Gyn Group (BOGG) has welcomed three new providers in 2025, with plans to welcome additional providers later
Read MoreBay Path Creates Pathway to Nursing Careers with New Associate Degree in Nursing
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University is launching a new associate of science in nursing (ASN) program to help address the
Read MoreState Transfers Monson Campus to Westmass for Housing, Economic Development
MONSON — The Healey-Driscoll administration advanced the development of at least 600 housing units and other uses on the former
Read MoreNominations Being Accepted for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Supports New Resource Center in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD — The First, a new daytime resource and community center opening in downtown Pittsfield this fall, received a major
Read MoreSpecial Legislative Commission on Xylazine Holds First Meeting
WESTFIELD — This week, the Special Legislative Commission on Xylazine, co-chaired by state Sen. John Velis, held its first public
Read MoreGeneral Surgeon Dr. Brett Matthews Joins North Adams Regional Hospital
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Brett Matthews, a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon, to the
Read MoreKnow How to Recognize, Treat Symptoms of Heat Illness
SPRINGFIELD — With an extreme heat warning issued across Western Mass., first responders with American Medical Response (AMR) Springfield want
Read MoreTranshealth Names Jo Erwin CEO and Celia Overby COO
NORTHAMPTON — The Transhealth board of directors announced the appointment of Jo Erwin as chief executive officer and Celia Overby
Read MoreFoundation for TJO Animals Welcomes Janna Brown as New Executive Director
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals announced that Janna Brown has been named its new executive director. After a
Read MoreAMA Raises Concerns About Senate Reconciliation Bill
CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) expressed concerns on Friday about the Senate reconciliation bill, citing cuts to Medicaid
Read MoreWhittlesey Volunteers at the Zoo in Forest Park for Annual Community Day
HOLYOKE — On June 13, team members from Whittlesey’s Holyoke office participated in the firm’s 15th annual Community Day at
Read MoreSpringfield Food Policy Council Launches National Campaign to Save SNAP
SPRINGFIELD — As threats to the nation’s leading source of food support for struggling families continue, the Springfield Food Policy
Read MoreJim Vinick, Difference Maker: An Appreciation
When Jim Vinick put his mind to doing something — whether it was the next iteration of the Naismith Memorial
Read MoreJeffrey Fialky Wins BusinessWest’s 11th Annual Alumni Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — At Thursday evening’s 19th annual 40 Under Forty event at the MassMutual Center, BusinessWest announced that Jeffrey Fialky,
Read MoreAusten Riggs Center to Screen Filmed Performance of ‘Awake in the Dark’
STOCKBRIDGE — Austen Riggs Center invites the public to an in-person screening of a filmed stage performance of Awake in
Read MoreCedar Chest Partners with Grow Food Northampton to Battle Hunger
NORTHAMPTON — For the fourth year in a row, Grow Food Northampton (GFN) and Cedar Chest, the anchor store in
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Employees Volunteer During Xtraordinary Week of Service
SPRINGFIELD — As part of Berkshire Bank’s signature week of community service, 700 employees volunteered with 31 nonprofits to help
Read MoreBaystate Health Welcomes CEO of Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Kirk Taylor, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC), and his team recently met
Read MoreAmerican International College Appoints Rob Kearney Director of Athletics
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has named Rob Kearney to the position of director of Athletics, effective July 7.
Read MoreLocal Resident Surrenders 52 Cats to Second Chance Animal Services
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services has taken in 52 cats surrendered by a well-intentioned local resident who had
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Expands Access to Cutting-edge Cancer Trials in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center, through its affiliation with the US Oncology Network, is now conducting community-based clinical trials by
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