HCN News & Notes

SPRINGFIELD — The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a striking note from Dr. Andrew Artenstein, chief physician executive

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Black and Hispanic populations across the country — including Massachusetts — are disproportionately contracting COVID-19 and dying

SPRINGFIELD — On April 16, the Springfield Thunderbirds teamed up with two of its local restaurant partners, Uno Pizzeria &

LONGMEADOW — Commencement ceremonies all over the country may be canceled or postponed, but thanks to one Bay Path alumnus,

NORTHAMPTON — What is it like to be in the midst of oncology appointments and treatment at a time when

AMHERST — With the rapid onset of smell and taste loss emerging as symptoms of COVID-19, scientists around the world

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society has recently taken in two cats and four dogs from households where people have been

SPRINGFIELD — As stress surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to mount, Square One is responding to growing concerns about the

SPRINGFIELD — The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation announced a grant of $500,000 to the COVID-19 Response Fund

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University and the town of Longmeadow have joined forces to support local emergency responders during the

PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield-based Berkshire Healthcare Systems (BHCS) announced it will temporarily convert the now-vacant, former East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center

HOLYOKE — Walter Drake Inc., a Holyoke manufacturing company, has responded to the urgent need for medical face shields by

AMHERST — Engineers from UMass Amherst responded to a request from Baystate Health in Springfield for help in fighting the

NORTHAMPTON — TommyCar Auto Group — consisting of Country Hyundai, Country Nissan, Genesis of Northampton, Northampton Volkswagen, and Volvo Cars

AMHERST — Answering an urgent call for assistance from regional healthcare systems, a volunteer team of scientists at UMass Amherst

WEST SPRINGFIELD — American Family Care (AFC) announced that its West Springfield urgent-care center will offer the COVID-19 rapid test

SPRINGFIELD — ‘Code Rocky’ began on one of Baystate Medical Center’s care units as a way for caregivers to recognize

SPRINGFIELD — On April 10, representatives of local fire departments, police departments, and ambulance companies arrived at Mercy Medical Center

LUDLOW — To help the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department successfully operate the First Responder Recovery Home for COVID-19-diagnosed first responders,

HARTFORD, Conn. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a clinical trial that will allow Trinity Health Of New

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center has shared personal protective equipment (PPE) with local first responders, including Action Ambulance, the South

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation this week to provide healthcare workers and facilities protections from civil liability while

SPRINGFIELD — The COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley has topped $3 million in donations and is still growing,

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced a new financial package to support providers through the MassHealth program.A new infusion of

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital is hosting a radiothon today, April 8, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to raise

HADLEY — On April 3, the Log Rolling catering van could be seen making several special deliveries at local food

SPRINGFIELD — The coronavirus pandemic around the world is the perfect storm for creating another pandemic here at home, one

SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield have introduced the Good Morning

SPRINGFIELD — Peter Pan Bus Lines​ and the Bean Restaurant Group​ are teaming up deliver lunch to first responders and

HOLYOKE — Providence Ministries will continue to offer essential support services to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has welcomed 40 Holyoke Soldiers’ Home residents in response to a request for assistance from the Executive

WESTFIELD — FURI (fever upper respiratory infection) clinics are dedicated facilities that assess, treat, and reassure people, and, if necessary,

NORTHAMPTON — Effective today, April 6, all patients and visitors to Cooley Dickinson Hospital or any Cooley Dickinson location will

LONGMEADOW — Adam Berman, president of JGS Lifecare, issued a statement to update the community regarding COVID-19, which has infected

MONSON — Baystate Health has just completed construction of a rapid-response triage area outside of the Baystate Medical Center Emergency