Baystate Health Oncologist Named Fellow of American Society of Clinical Oncology
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Rawad Elias, vice president and medical director of Cancer Services at Baystate Health, has been named a
Read MoreHCN News & Notes
State Grants to Expand Employment Opportunities Through Social Enterprises
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $1 million in grants to four organizations through the Executive Office of Economic Development’s
Read MoreRush Insurance Group Named YMCA of Greater Springfield Corporate Partner Gold
SPRINGFIELD — Protecting what matters most has always been at the heart of Rush Insurance Group. While that often means
Read MoreCommunity Action Pioneer Valley Opens New WIC Office at Hadley Crossing
HADLEY — On June 25, Community Action Pioneer Valley opened a new office of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Read MoreElms College Awarded $469,000 Grant from Massachusetts Life Science Center
CHICOPEE — The Massachusetts Life Science Center (MLSC) has awarded Elms College a $469,651 grant, planned for the Division of
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley to Share Nonprofit Resource Center Plans, Recruit Experts
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) will share rollout plans for a new Nonprofit Resource Center and recruit
Read MoreRural Health Transformation Program Appoints Community Advisory Council Members
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the members of the Rural Health Transformation Program’s Community Advisory Council, which will provide
Read MoreBay Path to Modernize Chemistry Labs with Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Grant
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University has been awarded funding in the amount of $374,222 through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s
Read MoreJewish Federation of the Berkshires to Present Discussion of ‘Judaism and Tai Chi’
PITTSFIELD — On Thursday, July 30 at 10:45 a.m., the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will present Joel Friedman, who
Read MorePars for a Purpose Hosting Women’s Golf Tournament to Benefit Cancer Connection
TURNERS FALLS — On Friday, July 24 at 8 a.m., the Thomas Memorial Golf Club Women’s League will tee off
Read MoreWestern Mass. Author Unveils ‘Calming the Chaos’ at Cover Reveal
SOUTH HADLEY — Western Mass. author, speaker, and holistic practitioner Mary-Anne Schelb unveiled the cover of her forthcoming book, Calming
Read MoreBaystate Health Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has received four American Heart Assoc. Get with the Guidelines achievement awards for its commitment to
Read More‘Making Meaning’ Exhibition Returns to Austen Riggs Center
STOCKBRIDGE — For more than a century, artmaking has played a vital role in life and treatment at the Austen
Read MorePro & Local Detailing Inc. to Host Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament
ENFIELD, Conn. — Pro & Local Detailing Inc. will host its inaugural charity golf tournament on Friday, July 31 at
Read MoreAmerican Eagle Financial Credit Union Invests in Area Nonprofits
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — American Eagle Financial Credit Union announced the latest recipients of its Cash Back to the Community
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital Recognized Among Forbes Top Hospitals by State for 2026
PALMER — Baystate Health announced that Baystate Wing Hospital has been named to the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals by State
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for 2026 Healthcare Heroes
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest and HealthcareNews.com are now accepting nominations for the 10th annual Healthcare Heroes awards. Nominations for the Healthcare
Read MoreFoundation for TJO Animals to Host Pets Rock Event on Aug. 8
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals will hold its 10th annual Pets Rock event on Saturday, Aug. 8 from
Read MoreLoomis Communities Announces New Board Members, Appointments
SOUTH HADLEY — The Loomis Communities announced three new members to its board of directors: Zachary Steigmeyer, assistant vice president,
Read MoreMassachusetts Health Connector Appoints Jonathan Gruber to Board of Directors
WORCESTER — The Massachusetts Health Connector announced the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Gruber to the health economist seat of its
Read MoreDowntown Pittsfield Inc. Presents Rhythmscape on Sundays This Summer
PITTSFIELD — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. is welcoming back Rhythmscape, a free outdoor summer dance series that transforms downtown Pittsfield into
Read MoreTickets on Sale for Dakin Humane Society’s 11th Annual Barks & Brews
SPRINGFIELD — The 11th annual Barks & Brews event, presented by Dakin Humane Society, will take place on Sunday, Oct.
Read MoreHealthy Incentives Program Reaches $100 Million Milestone
GRANBY — On July 16, the Healey-Driscoll administration celebrated a major milestone for Massachusetts’ Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), which has
Read MoreCongressman Neal Announces $1,092,000 for Blandford Water System Upgrades
BLANDFORD — Today, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Blandford Town Administrator Cristina Ferrera, Select Board Chair Jackie Coury, and Water
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Receives $150,000 Grant from ASPCA
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention
Read MoreRaise a Glass for Kind Hands Fundraiser to Support Families Living with Dementia
SPRINGFIELD — Kind Hands Adult Social Day Program invites the community to raise a glass for a meaningful cause at
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $3,000 to Magic for Maddie
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank is supporting Magic for Maddie with a $3,000 donation as part of its 2026 Community
Read MorePaws Finding Peace Donates Pet Oxygen Masks to Blandford Fire Department
CHICOPEE — Paws Finding Peace, a locally owned and operated provider of compassionate pet aftercare services, is partnering with the
Read MoreOrmond Hamilton Joins MiraVista as Associate Chief Nursing Officer
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced the appointment of Ormond Hamilton as its new associate chief Nursing officer, adding
Read MoreDavid Sweeney Named Executive Director of Wales Community Pantry
BRIMFIELD — The Wales Community Pantry announced the appointment of David Sweeney as its new executive director. Sweeney brings more
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital Named Among Most Socially Responsible in Nation
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital has been named one of the most socially responsible hospitals in the nation, earning an
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for 2026 Healthcare Heroes
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest and HealthcareNews.com are now accepting nominations for the 10th annual Healthcare Heroes awards. Nominations for the Healthcare
Read MoreO’Dell Women’s Center Doubles Grantmaking to $1 Million
SPRINGFIELD — The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation is committing $1 million in funding to nonprofit organizations serving low-income women and
Read MoreSen. Gómez Highlights Workforce Grant to Expand Healthcare Career Pathways
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez is highlighting a $500,000 state investment that will expand healthcare workforce training in Hampden
Read MoreRiver Valley Co-op’s Strawberry Ice Cream Social Raises $26,358 for Tapestry Health
EASTHAMPTON — River Valley Co-op celebrated the arrival of summer and the local strawberry harvest with more than 850 community
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has received the Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Dedicates Fairview Hospital Laboratory to Gene Dellea
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) dedicated the renovated Fairview Hospital Laboratory to Eugene Dellea, the longtime former president
Read MorePioneer Valley Financial Charitable Fund Donates $10,000 to TJO Animal Shelter
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals announced a $10,000 donation from Pioneer Valley Financial Charitable Fund to support the
Read MoreUMass Amherst Receives More Than $2.1 Million in Grants from MLSC
AMHERST — The Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) at UMass Amherst has received two grants totaling more than $2.1
Read MoreHCS Head Start Launches Tomorrow’s Teachers Program
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield (HCS) Head Start is investing in the future of early childhood education through Tomorrow’s Teachers,
Read More