Baystate Health Welcomes DeSha McLeod as Director of Hospice and Palliative Care
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health recently welcomed Charlotte “DeSha” McLeod as its new director of Hospice and Palliative Care. As a
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Willpower Foundation Announces Annual Golf Tournament
NORTHAMPTON — The Willpower Foundation announced its annual golf tournament, set to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Orchards
Read MoreLee Bank Foundation Awards $56,700 in Grants During Second Cycle of 2024
LEE — The Lee Bank Foundation announced the allocation of $56,700 in grants to 10 organizations serving the Berkshire region,
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Launches Mobile Methadone Program in Ware
WARE — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) has launched a mobile methadone program to help those struggling with opioid-use disorder.
Read MoreHealey-Driscoll Administration Holding Regional Childcare Listening Sessions
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced a series of listening sessions across Massachusetts to inform the Early Education and Child
Read MoreConnecticut Insurance Agency Joins Smith Brothers Insurance
NORTHAMPTON — Monroe Insurance Center Inc., an independent insurance and risk-management agency located in Monroe, Conn., has merged its operations
Read MoreJGS Lifecare to Hold 43rd Annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will host its Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments fundraiser on Monday, July 15 at Twin Hills
Read MoreSecond Chance Charity Golf Tournament Slated for July 15
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is preparing for its 12th annual golf tournament, happening in just two weeks.
Read MoreThe Royal Law Firm Welcomes Sabba Salebaigi-Tse
SPRINGFIELD — The Royal Law Firm recently welcomed attorney Sabba Salebaigi-Tse to the team. Salebaigi-Tse received her bachelor’s degree from
Read MoreMassachusetts Residents Urged to Leave Fireworks to Professionals
SPRINGFIELD — The billboards can be seen from the highway enticing Massachusetts residents to break the law and go to
Read MoreSecond Chance, Teddy Bear Pools Unite to Promote Pet Health
CHICOPEE — Second Chance Animal Services and Teddy Bear Pools and Spas in Chicopee announced a community vaccine clinic offering
Read MoreSpringfield Rescue Mission’s Ride to End Homelessness Slated for July 28
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Rescue Mission is inviting area motorcyclists to participate in its annual Ride to End Homelessness on
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital Reopens Interfaith Chapel, Spiritual Space
PALMER — In the hospital setting, where the primary focus is often on physical healing, the significance of spiritual and
Read MoreWestfield State University Offering Addiction Counselor Education Program
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University is currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 addiction counselor education (ACE) program. Classes will be
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital to Host Mobile Blood Donation Team on July 8
WESTFIELD — According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential
Read MoreBaystate Health Loyalty Programs to Hold Two Free Events in July
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health’s Loyalty Programs will offer two free events in July, beginning with “Winning the Bedtime Battle with
Read MoreState Awards $15.9 Million to Train and Place More Than 2,100 Workers
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $15.9 million in workforce-development grant funding for 22 initiatives across Massachusetts, representing partnerships with employers,
Read MoreFlorence Bank Presents 2024 Community Support Award to Kim Baker
FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced it recently presented its 2024 Community Support Award to longtime employee Kim Baker. The Community
Read MoreAmerican Medical Response Offers Barbecue Safety Tips
SPRINGFIELD — American Medical Response (AMR) reminds local residents to be safe when using the barbecue. Tens of thousands of
Read MoreExecutive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to Lead Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) will lead the
Read MoreSpringfield Chamber Players to Perform 2024-25 Season at 52 Sumner
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Chamber Players (SCP) and the management of the nonprofit Springfield Performing Arts Ventures Inc. (SPAV) will
Read MoreAir-purifier Workshop to Help Attendees Navigate Air Quality, Extreme Heat
SPRINGFIELD — The Healthy Air Network — a project of the Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition convened by the Public Health
Read MoreMiraVista Expands Bed Capacity to 88 for Adults and Adolescents
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced the expansion of its bed capacity, now offering a total of 88 beds
Read MoreNominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2024
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new and exciting
Read MoreEach Moment We’re Alive to Host Fundraiser on June 28
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Each Moment We’re Alive cancer support network invites the public to its fifth annual Canines Against Cancer
Read MorePediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation to Host Pig Roast Fundraiser on Sept. 7
WESTHAMPTON — The Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation (PHF) of Massachusetts announced its second annual pig roast fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 7
Read MorebankESB Commits $20,000 to CISA’s Growing Resilience Campaign
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB recently announced a commitment of $20,000 to the South Deerfield-based Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture’s (CISA) Growing
Read MoreMeghan Rothschild Wins BusinessWest’s 10th Annual Alumni Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — At Thursday evening’s 18th annual 40 Under Forty event at the MassMutual Center, BusinessWest announced that Meghan
Read MoreHCC Art Gallery Seeking Submissions for ‘Beyond Surviving’ Exhibit
HOLYOKE — The Taber Art Gallery at Holyoke Community College (HCC), in partnership with the college’s Thrive Student Resource Center,
Read MoreState Awards $1.1 Million in Grants to Expand Hospital to Home Program
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently awarded $1.1 million in grants to acute-care hospitals and aging services access points (ASAPs)
Read MoreCelebrate Youth Mental Wellness with Art, Data, and Fun on June 21
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts announced a free celebration of youth mental wellness on Friday, June
Read MoreBay Path Offering Two New Dual Licensure Programs in Special Education
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University recently announced two new dual licensure programs within its MSEd/EdS in special education: dual licensure
Read MoreEast Village Tavern Hosting Ride-to-Remember Kickoff Party Tonight
EAST LONGMEADOW — The 2024 Ride-to-Remember kickoff concert and fundraiser will be held tonight, June 20, from 6 to 10
Read MoreFood Bank Prepares for Spike in Food Assistance This Summer
CHICOPEE — As schools close for the summer, nearly 27,000 children in Western Mass. face the harsh reality of not
Read MoreWhittlesey Celebrates Annual Community Day with Volunteer Initiatives
HARTFORD, Conn. — On June 14, Whittlesey, one of New England’s largest regional CPA and consulting firms, continued its annual
Read MoreBaystate Health Earns LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer Designation
SPRINGFIELD — Four of Baystate Health’s hospitals were recently designated as LGBTQ+ High Performers by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Read MoreWhip City Animal Sanctuary to Host Fourth Annual Golf Tournament on July 27
WESTFIELD — Whip City Animal Sanctuary will host its fourth annual golf tournament on Saturday, July 27 at St. Anne
Read MoreSex Offender Registry Board Convenes All-staff Human Trafficking Training
LYNNFIELD — The Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) recently convened an agency-wide training on human trafficking at the Municipal Police
Read MoreEversource Ready for First Heat Wave of Season
SPRINGFIELD — With temperatures expected to be in the 90s along with high humidity over the next several days across
Read MoreBaystate Health Awards $500,000 in Better Together Grants to Community Initiatives
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health, in partnership with the Community Benefits Program, announced the recipients of the 2024 Better Together Grants.
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