HCN News & Notes

SPRINGFIELD — The Western New England University (WNEU) College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences completed a research study that evaluates

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration is urging residents to get vaccinated now against influenza to protect themselves and their families,

CHICOPEE — Elms College announced the promotion of Teresa Kuta Reske to the position of associate dean of Graduate and

SPRINGFIELD — Starting Tuesday, Oct. 6, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a two-week dental radiology certificate training course

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been awarded two grants worth more than $1 million to continue educating and

SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 15, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield outfitted 8-year-old patient Sam with the first custom-built, 3D-printed

BOSTON — The Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center announced that higher-education data from COVID-19 testing will be reported on a weekly

HOLYOKE — After first being extended through September, free COVID-19 testing at Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been extended further,

SPRINGFIELD — For an unprecedented fourth consecutive time, Baystate Medical Center has achieved Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing

NEW YORK — Lucie Pasche of Florence will appear in the bright lights of Broadway on Saturday, Sept. 19 as

SPRINGFIELD — Raymond McCarthy has been named senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer at Baystate Health following a

LONGMEADOW — All 26 members of Bay Path University’s physician assistant (PA) studies class of 2020 passed the Physician Assistant

BOSTON — Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Dr. Monica Bharel is on a medical leave of absence unrelated to COVID-19, and

SPRINGFIELD — The statistics are sobering. Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S., with 132 suicides per

LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf will hold its annual gala on Thursday, Oct. 15. In light of

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) traditional fall semester typically begins right after Labor Day, but STCC is also

SPRINGFIELD — The dental-hygiene clinic at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) continues to offer affordable cleanings and examinations, but has

SPRINGFIELD — Caring Health Center (CHC) appointed Yvonne Williams as its first chief Development officer, and named Heather Goodhind its

WALTHAM — The Massachusetts Medical Society is concerned about the connection between household gas-stove use and pediatric asthma. According to

SPRINGFIELD — Dr. John Rousou has joined the board of trustees at American International College (AIC). In a career dedicated

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society received a Rachael Ray Save Them All COVID-19 Relief Grant from Best Friends Animal Society

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew DeWolf, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon and specialist in hand

SPRINGFIELD — The Healthcare for the Homeless (HCH) program at Mercy Medical Center will partner with Catholic Charities of Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced it has hired a Social Justice director for the organization. Chelan Brown

NORTHAMPTON — Girls on the Run (GOTR) Western Massachusetts is launching its sixth fall season beginning next week. GOTR is

SPRINGFIELD — This fall, for the first time, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a course that helps students

EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced plans to host a DinnerLESS Auction in place of its twice-rescheduled annual

SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) announced it will be able to provide backpacks full of school supplies

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital is one of only two healthcare organizations in Western Mass. — and 16 in all

SPRINGFIELD — Barks & Brews at Home, a virtual event, will be presented by Dakin Humane Society on Sunday, Oct.

SPRINGFIELD — From personal trainers to phlebotomy technicians and plumbers, Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) Workforce Development Center offers a

SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Jonathan Moseley, whose practice has focused on the care of underserved populations, has been named chief medical

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has earned national recognition as a Let Life Bloom Platinum Award recipient for its

WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital has received the American Heart Assoc./American Stroke Assoc. Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Gold

SPRINGFIELD — When Square One shared plans to launch its latest fundraising campaign by producing a public-service announcement highlighting its

SPRINGFIELD — Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc. (GSSSI) announced the promotion of Anna Randall as the new Area Agency on

SPRINGFIELD — Link to Libraries and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced a partnership to provide books and meals

WALTHAM — Benchmark, a leading provider of senior-living services in the Northeast, announced it has received a Best of the

SPRINGFIELD — Healthcare providers and support staff at Mercy Medical Center are sharing their personal reasons for wearing facemasks to

AMHERST — Local insurance agency Encharter Insurance, along with insurer Quincy Mutual Group, showed their appreciation to the Amherst Fire