Michele Anstett Assumes Role of President, CEO of Visiting Angels in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield franchise of Visiting Angels announced that Michele Anstett, co-founder of the business, has transitioned
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Bacon Wilson Donates $10,000 to YMCA of Greater Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson announced that the firm has recently completed a $10,000 contribution to the capital campaign for the
Read MoreGirls Inc. Launches Project Red to Provide Girls with Essential Wellness Supplies
HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley is looking to the community for support as it launches Project Red on
Read MoreNAMI Western Massachusetts Calls for Submissions for Virtual Art Show
AGAWAM — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAMI Western Massachusetts will present a virtual art show this year, and is
Read MoreNew Genetic Markers of Type 2 Diabetes Identified in East Asians
AMHERST — In the largest study of its kind in any non-European population, an international team of researchers, including a
Read MorebankESB Gives $5,000 to Easthampton Community Center for Kid’s Bag Pantry
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB recently donated $5,000 to the Easthampton Community Center to help cover additional costs of the Kid’s Bag
Read MoreMercy Physician Promotes Website Offering COVID-related Resources for Cancer Survivors
SPRINGFIELD — The COVID-19 pandemic may present additional difficulties for cancer patients undergoing active treatment or surveillance. To help address
Read MoreGándara Center Warns Vaping Can Increase Coronavirus Risk, Worsen Infection
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Health experts say that vaping can increase the risk of developing coronavirus by compromising the respiratory system
Read MoreMassachusetts Implements Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that Massachusetts residents who are eligible for the federal CARES Act and qualify for having
Read MoreDPH Announces $1.4 Million Annually for New Mobile Addiction Services
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the award of four contracts to provide mobile addiction-services vans
Read MorePublic Health Institute Director Reflects on Equity and Privilege as State Reopens
SPRINGFIELD — As Massachusetts slowly begins to reopen through measured strategies, Jessica Collins, executive director of the Public Health Institute
Read MoreAsnuntuck to Offer Online Summer Sessions
ENFIELD, Conn. — Asnuntuck Community College will offer six- and eight-week online summer sessions. The six-week session will run from
Read MoreHCN, BusinessWest Will Honor the Heroes of COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD — Since the phrase COVID-19 came into our lexicon, those working in the broad healthcare field have emerged as
Read MoreMercy LIFE Supports Vulnerable Seniors at Home During COVID-19
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Older adults with underlying health conditions are at higher risk for severe complications from COVID-19. Mercy LIFE,
Read MoreUMass Amherst Physicist, Global Team Advance Ventilator Device for COVID-19
AMHERST — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the Mechanical Ventilator Milano (MVM) is safe for use in
Read MoreDavis Foundation Names Paul Belsito New Executive Director
SPRINGFIELD — The directors of the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation announced the appointment of Paul Belsito as
Read MoreBeauty Batlles Lounge Launches the Hero Project to Give Back
CHICOPEE — Beauty Batlles Lounge is looking to the community to support a virtual fundraiser, the Hero Project. The funds
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Accepting Nominations for Humane Awards Through July 31
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society is accepting nominations from the public for its Dakin Humane Awards until July 31. Nominees
Read MoreGo Fresh Mobile Farmer’s Market Pivots to Emergency Food Distribution
SPRINGFIELD — During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Go Fresh Mobile Farmer’s Market project has pivoted to providing free fresh-produce boxes
Read MoreBaystate Health’s Dr. Amy Gottlieb Receives 2020 Elnora Rhodes Service Award
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Amy Gottlieb of Baystate Health has received the 2020 Elnora Rhodes Service Award from the Society of
Read MoreSecond Chance Receives Grant to Help Local Pets During COVID-19 Outbreak
SPRINGFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services has received a $10,000 grant from the Humane Society of the United States to
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley’s Project Toybox Donates 1,000 Toys
SPRINGFIELD — To help relieve the boredom of Hampden County’s children during a difficult time, the United Way of Pioneer
Read MoreGovernor Provides Update on COVID-19 Testing Capacity and Strategy
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced an expanded COVID-19 testing capacity and strategy. As required to secure COVID-19 testing resources
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England Launches New Website
HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health Of New England announced the launch of its new website, trinityhealthofne.org. The site is designed
Read MoreNational Student Speech Language Hearing Assoc. Honors Springfield College Chapter
SPRINGFIELD — The National Student Speech Language Hearing Assoc. (NSSLHA) awarded the NSSLHA chapter at Springfield College with 2020 Bronze
Read MoreDr. John Pezzuto Named Dean of WNEU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. John Pezzuto has been named dean and professor of Pharmaceutics of the Western New England University College
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England Expands COVID-19 Testing Capacity
HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health Of New England announced a significant increase in its COVID-19 testing capacity, which will allow
Read MoreHCN, BusinessWest Will Honor the Heroes of COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD — Since the phrase COVID-19 came into our lexicon, those working in the broad healthcare field have emerged as
Read MoreMassachusetts Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Alters Fundraising Plans
EASTHAMPTON — The Massachusetts Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation typically holds it 5K Walk and Family Fun Day in September. However, the
Read MoreSpringfield College AmeriCorps Program, Parent Villages Partner on Mask Project
SPRINGFIELD — Members of the Springfield College AmeriCorps program are partnering with Parent Villages Inc. and other local nonprofits to
Read MoreAvery Dennison Helps Produce, Distribute N95 Masks for Healthcare Professionals
MENTOR, Ohio — Avery Dennison announced it has entered into an agreement with Global Safety First, LLC (GSF) to produce
Read MoreMercy Ramps Up Select Medical Services and Surgeries with Enhanced Safety Measures
SPRINGFIELD — As the positive impact of social distancing begins to flatten the curve for COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts and
Read MoreBerkshire Towns Get Masks, Face Shields Donated by Wheeler & Taylor Insurance
GREAT BARRINGTON — Charles Burger, director of the Southern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee, was struggling with how he could
Read MoreBaker-Polito Administration Announces Four-phase Strategy for Reopening Economy
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced a four-phase approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, and published
Read MoreHarmony House Receives $35,000 Grant from the Beveridge Family Foundation
CHICOPEE — The Beveridge Family Foundation has awarded a $35,000 grant to Harmony House of Western Massachusetts to be used
Read MoreBacon Wilson Continues Legal Living Room Series
SPRINGFIELD — In light of the COVID-19 health crisis, the law firm Bacon Wilson is hosting Legal Living Room, a
Read MoreWestfield Bank Future Fund Awarded More Than $300,000 in Grants in 2019
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank announced that the Future Fund, a philanthropic endeavor dedicated to supporting local 501(c)(3) organizations that have
Read MoreState Officials, Health Leaders Offer Update on Community Tracing Collaborative
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration joined Partners in Health and local public-health officials to provide an update on contract-tracing efforts
Read MoreSecond Chance Volunteer Fosters Help Care for Newborn Kittens
EAST BROOKFIELD — Some families have found a great way to spend their time during the current stay-at-home advisory —
Read MorePioneer Valley College Students Recognized for Entrepreneurial Spirit
AGAWAM — Eighty-six students from 14 local colleges and universities recently received awards for their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, with
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