HCN News & Notes

SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 19, the Children’s Study Home held a child and youth art show and auction at the

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College and Baystate Rehabilitation Care will welcome health experts for a Fit After Forty Symposium in the

PALMER — Baystate Health’s Senior Class will hold a free seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 5 titled “That Gut Feeling.” The

HOLYOKE — On Oct. 21, students from 20 different schools in Massachusetts walked the runway and acted out anti-bullying performances

SPRINGFIELD — Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield, MIX 93-1, and NewsRadio 560 WHYN announced that they raised more than

LONGMEADOW — Ruth’s House, an assisted-living residence at JGS Lifecare, has joined with the Alzheimer’s Assoc. to host a three-part

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) and the Cannabis Community Care and Research Network (C3RN) recently announced the creation of

SOUTH HADLEY — Insa is partnering with Easterseals Massachusetts and Pedal Thru Youth for a Bonfire 4 Bikes Night on Saturday,

SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, Nov. 14, Springfield Technical Community College will offer Health Careers Exploration Night, an opportunity for anyone

SPRINGFIELD — Encouraged by the success of the first Arm in Arm: Artists United Against Gun Violence concert last year,

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has reported 17 additional cases of vaping-associated lung injury — now totaling 46 cases,

SPRINGFIELD — Health New England, a regional health plan based in Springfield, was named a 2019 WorkWell Massachusetts Award Program

CHICOPEE — Joe Phillips, president of Phillips Insurance Agency Inc., recently delivered a $5,000 check to John Freedman and state

PALMER — The Physical Therapy Department at Baystate Wing Hospital recently welcomed Amanda Martins to the physical-therapy team. Martins earned a

HOLYOKE — Way Finders will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its Library Commons development, which will include 38 affordable apartments,

SPRINGFIELD — As part of its commitment to the health of all Bay State communities and economic development across the

SPRINGFIELD — Viability Inc. announced that Don Kozera will serve as interim president and CEO following the recent death of President

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Gándara Center, a statewide agency based that provides culturally sensitive behavioral-health, substance-use, prevention, and educational services, recently

HADLEY — On Nov. 9, the stars of Western Mass. will take to the dance floor at the Sheraton Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc. (GSSSI) recently hosted a meet and greet to strengthen communication between provider networks

NORTHAMPTON — Community members are invited to a health-information program titled “Modern Management of Menopause: What You Should Know” featuring

SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHI), together with Tufts Health Plan Foundation and the Age Friendly

AMHERST — Peter Reinhart, director of the Institute of Applied Life Sciences (IALS) at UMass Amherst, announced that six campus

SPRINGFIELD — Benchmark Senior Living will host a CEU breakfast presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD — During the annual Mental Health Assoc. (MHA) Evening of Recognition on Oct. 10, state Rep. Brian Ashe presented

CHICOPEE — Harmony House of Western Massachusetts, a home for the terminally ill, has scheduled its annual quarter paddle auction

SPRINGFIELD — The third annual class of Healthcare Heroes will be honored at the Sheraton Springfield tonight, Oct. 17 from

SPRINGFIELD — Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc. (GSSSI), an aging-services access point, recently welcomed Mary DiGioia in the role of

SPRINGFIELD — The Gándara Center’s Project Health program will host a National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Vigil for the Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) was recognized recently by Massachusetts’ Department of Youth Services (DYS) for its

PALMER — Baystate Health’s Senior Class will hold a free seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 29 titled “Bones, Muscles, and Joints,

LONGMEADOW — Donna Levin, executive director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and co-founder of Care.com, will

WORCESTER — AdCare Hospital recently welcomed Andrea Tirocchi, LMHC as program manager. “In addition to supervising clinical aspects of patient

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health’s Senior Class will hold a free seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 23 titled “Scope It Out! Colon

SPRINGFIELD — Square One has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. The grant is part

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will host an open-house recruitment event on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SOUTH HADLEY — Savvy Caregiver, a free, six-session training series for family and friends caring for someone with dementia or

WARE — Seats remain available for EMT training beginning Monday, Oct. 28 at E2E: Quaboag Region Workforce Training and Community

SPRINGFIELD — The third annual class of Healthcare Heroes will be honored at the Sheraton Springfield on Thursday, Oct. 17

SPRINGFIELD — Shiners Hospitals for Children – Springfield and iHeart Radio will host their annual Love to the Rescue Radiothon on Thursday