HCN News & Notes

WESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing Education and the Department of Social Work at Westfield State University will

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Tracy Hagerty, a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist and electrophysiology specialist,

SPRINGFIELD — Every other Friday, employees of Monson Savings Bank can celebrate Team Giving Initiative Friday (TGIF) by wearing jeans

NORTHAMPTON — Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes? Has your doctor suggested you may be at risk for

HARTFORD, Conn. — United Bank announced it will be waiving all deposit-account monthly service charges and offering loan assistance for

WARE — Facing a cancer diagnosis can be a stressful life change and a daunting prospect.  During a cancer journey, patients and

HOLYOKE — Registration is open for the next Emergency Medical Technician training program at Holyoke Community College (HCC), taking place

BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to 10

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will host two information sessions on Saturday, Jan. 19 in the Admissions Office, DAR

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2019. The deadline

HOLYOKE — Officials from Holyoke Community College (HCC) and Westfield State University signed a dual admission agreement this week that streamlines the

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center will hold its popular free Heart & Vascular Health Lecture Series during the month of

SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced that Attorney Amelia Holstrom was named a partner in the firm on

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointments of Dr. Marcella Bradway as chair of the Department of Surgery and

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will present readings from The Pet Loss Companion and discussion on Thursday, Feb. 28 at

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College will offer EMT classes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22. Students can choose to take day

LONGMEADOW — Dr. Kirsten Kerber, a pediatric optometrist at Boston’s Dimock Community Health Center, will visit Bay Path University to discuss

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center announced it will offer the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) course beginning Monday, Jan.

HOLYOKE — Emergency Medical Technician training classes for the spring 2019 semester begin Thursday, Jan. 31 at Holyoke Community College.

CHICOPEE — Chicopee Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation recently announced the launch of a new physician-led pulmonary program to treat

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will host a comedy show on Friday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. in the Esther B.

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will hold extended service hours to accommodate new and continuing students before the spring

LUDLOW — HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts has unveiled its new name and brand as part of its management

SPRINGFIELD — As a result of the recent influx of influenza and influenza-like illness in surrounding communities, Mercy Medical Center

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2019. The deadline

BELCHERTOWN, NORTHAMPTON — People seeing a new primary-care provider in 2019 now have more options through Cooley Dickinson, which has

LEEDS — Linda Manor Assisted Living will host a presentation on shingles prevention on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.

HOLYOKE — #MeToo has galvanized a national reckoning about sexual harassment — but girls have been downplayed in the dialogue.

LENOX — Kimball Farms Life Care will host an opening reception for artworks by local pediatrician Dr. Michael Fabrizio and

DALLAS — Sixty percent of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries say their plan does not offer any incentives to take actions (such as

CHICOPEE — Elms College will host a workshop to help salespeople and business leaders maximize their effectiveness with customers on

NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Family & Individual Resources Inc. (BFAIR) announced an organizational restructuring and internal promotions. Rich Weisenflue, previously

AMHERST — In a recent study exploring the feasibility of introducing gun-safety discussions and interventions into routine healthcare settings, investigators

SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) recently awarded $665,200 to 45 area nonprofits through its capital grant

SPRINGFIELD — Hanger Clinic, TEAM Rehab and Wellness Center, Louis & Clark Medical Equipment & Supply, and KCI will present

NORTHAMPTON — With many Massachusetts employment laws going into effect this year, now is a good time for employers to

EASTHAMPTON — The Western Mass. chapter of Business Among Moms (BAM) will host its February event on Tuesday, Feb. 12

SPRINGFIELD — The world-renowned prosthetist portrayed by Morgan Freeman in the Dolphin Tale feature films will educate amputees in Springfield

LEEDS — VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System is launching a medical provider recruitment campaign across the state targeting doctors,

HATFIELD — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of two new members, Bill Grinnell and Beth Young,