Workshop on Awareness, Prevention of Lead Poisoning Slated for Oct. 23
SPRINGFIELD — Square One, Springfield Healthy Homes Initiative, and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will host a free
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HCS Head Start Announces 2024 Recipient of Janis Santos Scholarship
SPRINGFIELD — Last year, Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start announced the formation of the Janis Santos Scholarship. This recognition
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Partners with Steve Lewis Subaru for Discount Adoption Event
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society, in partnership with Steve Lewis Subaru of Hadley, will reduce adoption fees of all available
Read MoreFlorence Bank Supports MHA’s Wellness Classic Golf Tournament
FLORENCE — Florence Bank supported the Mental Health Association’s 26th annual Wellness Classic Golf Tournament with a $5,000 sponsorship, helping
Read MoreBikes Fight Cancer to Distribute $92,000 to Mass General Cancer Center, Cancer Connection
NORTHAMPTON — In its second year as a nonprofit, Bikes Fight Cancer raised more than $260,000 for cancer research and
Read MoreEvan Plotkin Wins $15 Million Judgment from Johnson & Johnson in Mesothelioma Suit
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — On Oct. 15, a jury determined that Johnson & Johnson must pay $15 million to local real-estate
Read MoreAMR’s Emily Chandler to Be Honored at Stars of Life Award Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — Emily Chandler, an EMS programs manager for American Medical Response (AMR) Massachusetts and program director and paramedic instructor
Read MoreLoomis Communities to Host Craft Fairs on Oct. 19
SPRINGFIELD — Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing in Springfield and Loomis Village in South Hadley, both members of the Loomis
Read MoreAIC Launches Nutrition Program to Meet Rising Demand for Health Professionals
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) is launching a bachelor of science in nutrition program designed to prepare students to
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital Offering Free Hands-only CPR Training
WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital is offering the Greater Westfield community life-saving training so that they can be prepared to
Read MorePDC Inc. Raises $100,000 During Recent Charity Golf Tournament
SPRINGFIELD — PDC Inc., a leading walls and ceilings contractor with offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, raised a
Read MoreFallon Health Awards $200,000 to 20 Community-based Organizations
WORCESTER — Fallon Health announced it has awarded $200,000 to 20 area organizations across its Massachusetts service area through its
Read MorePaper City Food Festival to Celebrate Local Flavors, Community Spirit on Oct. 19-20
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber and Invertir Holyoke welcome back the Paper City Food Festival for its fourth year.
Read MoreVisual Sound Productions, Dazzle Dance Studio, Fitness First to Host Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 27
SPRINGFIELD — Visual Sound Productions Inc. (VSP) announced its partnership with Dazzle Dance Studio and Fitness First for the fourth
Read MoreWebinar on Nov. 1 to Discuss How Social Media Affects Adolescent Development
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will present a webinar on Friday, Nov. 1 from noon to
Read MoreLocal Artist’s Donation Symbolizes Hope and Recovery at MiraVista
HOLYOKE — In recognition of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, Easthampton photographer Daniel DesPlaines donated one of his
Read MoreFood Bank of Western Massachusetts Welcomes Berkshire Bounty as New Partner
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced a new partnership with Berkshire Bounty, a food rescue organization located
Read MoreJGS Lifecare to Host Certified Dementia Practitioner Training on Nov. 7
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will host a certified dementia practitioner (CDP) training in partnership with the National Council of Certified
Read MoreFlorence Bank Announces $100,000 Gift to Square One
SPRINGFIELD — Surrounded by Square One staff and preschool children, leaders from Florence Bank recently pledged the latest gift to
Read MoreUMassFive Hosting Winter Coat, Cold-weather Clothing Drive
HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton,
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital Celebrates Newly Operational Palmer FD Municipal Ambulance Service
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital leadership and Emergency Department team members met with the Palmer Fire Department Ambulance Service team
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Supports Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is helping families in need put food on the table. Its annual campaign for the
Read MoreGreater Holyoke Chamber Announces 2024 Grow Holyoke Awards
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber announced the recipients of the 2024 Grow Holyoke Awards, a celebration of outstanding leadership
Read MoreGlenmeadow Names Rania Kfuri Vice President for Philanthropy, Sales, and Marketing
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc., a provider of senior retirement lifestyle options, recently named Rania Kfuri vice president for Philanthropy, Sales,
Read MoreCountry Bank Donates $10,000 to American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund
WARE — Country Bank is demonstrating its support for those affected by recent hurricanes with a $10,000 donation to the
Read MoreState Awards $402 Million in Annual Contracts with 110 Childcare Providers
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) awarded new contracts to 110
Read MoreBaystate Health Loyalty Programs to Hold Three Free Virtual Events in October
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health’s Loyalty Programs will offer two more free virtual events in October. Both events are open to
Read MoreAdam Quenneville Roofing & Siding Sponsors Miracle League Celebration
CHICOPEE — Adam Quenneville Roofing and Siding (AQRS) announced its continued support of the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts by
Read MoreBerkshire United Way Welcomes Seven New Board Members
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire United Way (BUW) recently welcomed seven new members to the board of directors. Arthur Milano is principal
Read MoreDeadline to Purchase Tickets for Healthcare Heroes Is Today
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest and the Healthcare News will celebrate this year’s eight Healthcare Heroes on Thursday, Oct. 17 starting at
Read MoreMiraVista’s Opioid Treatment Program Launches Peer-led Recovery Group
HOLYOKE — Life in Recovery, a new, peer-led support group for clients of MiraVista Behavioral Health Center’s Opioid Treatment Program
Read MoreBHN to Host Two Job Fairs for Residential Services, Child and Family Programs
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) will host two job fairs this week, hiring for residential services and child
Read MoreDakin Lowers Adoption Fees to Make Space for Dogs from Hurricane-ravaged Shelter
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50% for all available pets beginning Friday, Oct. 4, according
Read MoreBig Y Kicks Off 2024 Partners of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y has kicked off its annual Partners of Hope campaign. Each October, the initiative helps raise awareness
Read MoreWealth Transition Collective Holding Food Drive Nov. 11-15 for Margaret’s Pantry
HOLYOKE — The Wealth Transition Collective, a financial-planning firm out of Holyoke, recently announced it will host its fourth annual
Read MoreServiceNet to Launch Second Annual Art Show on World Mental Health Day
NORTHAMPTON — ServiceNet, a nonprofit mental-health and human-services organization serving communities throughout Western Mass., will host its second annual art
Read MoreMercy Medical Center to Host Stop the Bleed Training Event on Oct. 4
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center will hold a Stop the Bleed training event on Friday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m.
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Seeks Donations for Rays of Hope
SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of October, Freedom Credit Union is accepting cash donations at all its branches to benefit
Read MoreCataldo Ambulance Service to Host Ribbon Cutting Today for New Holyoke Base
HOLYOKE — Cataldo Ambulance Service will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of a new ambulance base today, Oct.
Read MoreAIC Invites Families to Participate in Free Physical-therapy Sessions for Children
SPRINGFIELD — Families in the Springfield area are invited to participate in gross motor group sessions hosted by third-year doctor
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