Baystate School of Nursing Alumnae Make Gift to Continue Excellence in Nursing
SPRINGFIELD — Recently, four Baystate School of Nursing alumnae — Gail LeClair (class of ’64), Ann Tompkins (’53), Marty Pilon
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West Nile Virus Detected from Mosquitoes in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that the West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in
Read MoreSeven Bacon Wilson Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 2025
SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson, P.C., with offices in Springfield, Northampton, Amherst, and Westfield, announced that seven of its attorneys have
Read MoreCancer Connection to Host Annual Harvest Dinner on Oct. 17
NORTHAMPTON — On Thursday, Oct. 17, Cancer Connection will host its annual Harvest Dinner at Inn on Boltwood in Amherst,
Read MoreEasthampton Fire Department Partners with Baystate Health for Critical Blood Drive
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Fire Department announced a partnership with the Baystate Health Blood Donor Program to host a blood
Read MoreWebinar to Update Massachusetts Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform
BOSTON — In early 2023, Massachusetts began implementing its Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform, a sweeping set of changes aimed
Read MoreConnectorCare Pilot Expansion Lowers Costs, Improves Access to Care for 51,000 Residents
BOSTON — A new report published by the Massachusetts Health Connector shows that the ConnectorCare pilot expansion enabled access to
Read MoreFood Bank of Western Massachusetts Receives $50,000 from Point32Health Foundation
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts received a $50,000 general operating grant from Point32Health Foundation to support its
Read MoreGlenmeadow Announces Honorary Age of Excellence Award Recipient
SPRINGFIELD — Glenmeadow recently announced the selection of seven distinguished individuals to receive an inaugural Age of Excellence Award. This
Read MoreMassachusetts Health Officials Announce First Human Case of EEE in State Since 2000
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recently announced the first human case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)
Read MoreDeadline Is Sept. 2 to Nominate a Woman of Impact
SPRINGFIELD — Time is running out for BusinessWest to accept nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. Nominations
Read MoreExcel Dryer Earns SEAL Sustainable Product Award for Two Products
EAST LONGMEADOW — Excel Dryer Inc. recently received Sustainable Product Awards as part of the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards
Read MoreState Awards $8.5 Million for Early-education and Childcare Program Capital Renovations
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that 20 organizations across Massachusetts are being awarded $8.5 million in capital funding to
Read MoreShatz, Schwartz and Fentin Recognized as a Best Law Firm for 2025 by Best Lawyers
SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, with offices in Springfield and Northampton, was recognized by Best Lawyers as a Best
Read MoreThirteen Bulkley Richardson Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers
SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced that 13 lawyers from the firm were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in
Read MoreState Health Officials Announce Risk-level Changes for West Nile Virus
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that, due to ongoing evidence of mosquitoes carrying West Nile
Read MoreSen. John Velis Raises Alarm on Military Suicides Unrelated to Combat
WESTFIELD — In response to a New York Times investigation on military suicides unrelated to combat, state Sen. John Velis
Read MoreNonotuck Resource Associates to Dedicate Lee Office to Kitty Kelly-Curtin
LEE — Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc. announced the dedication of its Lee office in memory of Kathleen “Kitty” Kelly-Curtin. The
Read MoreSen. John Velis Highlights Concerning Data Regarding Youth Mental Health
WESTFIELD — Ahead of students returning to the classroom this fall, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new findings
Read MoreJudges Announced for Third Annual Paragus Firehouse Cook Off at Polar Park
WORCESTER — On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Polar Park will host the third annual Paragus Firehouse Cook Off. Last year, the
Read MoreThe Spot Dispensary to Host Grand Opening on Aug. 24
HOLYOKE — The old Riverside Paper Co. building at 1 Cabot St., Holyoke, has been reimagined as a cannabis campus.
Read MoreSen. Adam Gomez Announces Opioid Recovery Grants Awarded in Springfield
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gomez joined the Healey-Driscoll administration this week in announcing grants worth nearly $275,000 being awarded
Read More$6 Million Bond to Help Square One Rebuild Early-education Center
SPRINGFIELD — MassDevelopment has issued a $6 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Springfield Day Nursery Corp., which does business
Read MoreNominations Now Being Accepted for Women of Impact Class of 2024
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreSunscreen Use Strongly Recommended All Year, but Especially During Summer
SPRINGFIELD — There are certain medical fallacies that tend to garner attention every few years, and one that is again
Read MoreSpringfield Rescue Mission to Hold New Life Gala on Sept. 14 at the Log Cabin
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) will host its New Life Gala on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Log Cabin
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley’s Stuff the Bus Delivery Day Is Aug. 22
SPRINGFIELD — The wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the towns. Following weeks of sorting donated
Read MoreSTCC Program Receives Accreditation from Society for Simulation in Healthcare
SPRINGFIELD — The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) awarded Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) SIMS Medical Center with full
Read MoreTickets on Sale for Dakin Humane Society’s Barks & Brews Fundraiser at Fort Hill Brewery
SPRINGFIELD — The ninth annual Barks & Brews event, presented by Dakin Humane Society, will take place on Sunday, Oct.
Read MoreFood Bank to Host Voices in Food Equity Event at BCC on Aug. 21
PITTSFIELD — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts will host its third Voices in Food Equity event on Wednesday, Aug.
Read MoreSeven Honorees Announced for Inaugural Age of Excellence Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Glenmeadow announced the recipients of its inaugural Age of Excellence Awards, a new initiative dedicated to honoring exceptional
Read MoreMiraVista Welcomes Evangeline Murray as Associate Chief Nursing Officer
HOLYOKE — Evangeline Murray, who most recently served as director of Nursing Operations at Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center, has been
Read MoreBaystate Medical Center Ranked Among Top 10 Hospitals in Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center ranks among Massachusetts’s top 10 hospitals for the 2024-25 ranking year, according to U.S. News
Read MoreVisiting Angels West Springfield Receives Home-care Reaccreditation
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels West Springfield, a private-pay home-care agency based in West Springfield, has reaffirmed its commitment to
Read MoreState Sen. John Velis Appointed to Negotiate Compromise Substance-use-disorder Bill
BOSTON — As the state Legislature works to reconcile differences between versions of several different pieces of legislation passed by
Read MoreNominations Now Being Accepted for Women of Impact Class of 2024
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital Adds Advanced CT Scanner
WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital announced the addition of a new CT (computed tomography) imaging scanner, enhancing its commitment to
Read MoreEasthampton to Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 26
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton will host the annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) vigil this year on Monday, Aug. 26 from
Read MoreGirl Scouts Receive $15,000 Grant from Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
HOLYOKE — Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) announced the continued investment by the Irene E. & George
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center Welcomes Jodi Stack
GREENFIELD — Jodi Stack, MSN, RN has joined the team at Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) as its chief Nursing
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