HCN News & Notes

WARE — Country Bank’s Employee Charitable Giving (ECG) program recently donated more than $40,000 to two causes, raising more than

PITTSFIELD — HospiceCare in the Berkshires will host a drop-in monthly support group for those who have lost a spouse

SPRINGFIELD — Healthcare Heroes, an exciting recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched this spring by HCN

SPRINGFIELD — It’s a chilling fact: more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. And, according to a new report

CHICAGO — With consistent evidence showing a link between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and an increase in type 2

SPRINGFIELD — The Center for Human Development recently hosted state Rep. Aaron Vega, who presented CHD with a citation in

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College has partnered with the Canyon Ranch Institute to implement and evaluate a public-health project on the

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center received a notice from the Massachusetts Nurses Assoc. (MNA) of its intent to strike

WILLIAMSTOWN — Williamstown Commons will offer a free blood-pressure clinic at the Harper Center in Williamstown beginning Tuesday, June 27

SPRINGFIELD — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has selected, for the purposes of entering into contract negotiations, a proposal which will

LYNN — Officials with CleanSlate Centers announced that the company will continue to expand local access to safe, effective, physician-led

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced it is providing $100,000 in naloxone, also known by its brand name Narcan, to

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will open its new, $25.3 million Emergency Department early next month. The hospital has

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Sean Mullally, a board-certified and fellowship-trained hematology oncologist, to the

AGAWAM ­— To mark the longest day of the year, the Atrium at Cardinal Drive will host a free public

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s Occupational Therapy program will host Chillin’ Out, a summer day program for girls and boys

SPRINGFIELD — Professional advisors are invited to an exclusive estate-planning luncheon seminar with nationally recognized speaker Conrad Teitell on Thursday,

AGAWAM — The Atrium at Cardinal Drive will host the second part of an informational series in partnership with the

WALTHAM — Nearly everyone has heard of ‘random acts of kindness,’ but Benchmark Senior Living employees are taking things up

WILBRAHAM — Orchard Valley at Wilbraham will host the second part of an informational series in partnership with the Alzheimer’s

WARE — Baystate Mary Lane will sponsor a Babysitters Academy in July to ready area youth for summer and fall

WILLIAMSTOWN — Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center welcomes seniors in the community to a cookout under the big tent

LONGMEADOW — The American Women’s College at Bay Path University celebrated the first graduating class of the RN-to-BSN program this

LUDLOW — Limb loss is a life-changing experience that carries unique challenges. Patients and families who are facing this sensitive

SPRINGFIELD — Healthcare Heroes, an exciting recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched this spring by HCN

LONGMEADOW — Most people dream of the day they can retire, envisioning hammocks and travel, maybe volunteering and spending more

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. Jacques Reichling, a board-certified and fellowship trained gastroenterologist, to the

PITTSFIELD — HospiceCare in the Berkshires Inc. will host a grief support group on Wednesday, June 14 from 2 to

SPRINGFIELD — Achieve TMS East will host a grand opening and open house on Tuesday, June 27, from 5 to

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will host Dr. Bill Thomas’ ChangingAging Tour on Monday, June 12 in the Gloth Family Auditorium,

PITTSFIELD — HospiceCare in the Berkshires and the Berkshire Medical Center Pastoral Care Department will host a monthly support group

SPRINGFIELD — Jane Albert has been promoted to the position of senior vice president for Marketing, Communications & External Relations

NORTHAMPTON — The WillPower Foundation is seeking a family that could use a ‘lift.’ The nonprofit organization, which has been

NORTH ADAMS — North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center will host an Alzheimer’s Assoc. education program on Monday, June

CHICAGO — Less than half of patient-care physicians had an ownership stake in their medical practice, according to a newly

HOLYOKE — In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, Holyoke Medical Center will celebrate life with cancer survivors at a

LUDLOW — The bi-monthly Western Massachusetts Amputee Support Group will meet at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 222 State St. Ludlow, on Wednesday,

SPRINGFIELD — Healthcare Heroes, an exciting recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched this spring by HCN

SPRINGFIELD — In honor of World Blood Donor Day, the Baystate Health Blood Donor Mobile will host a blood drive

NORTHAMPTON — Linda Manor Assisted Living and Linda Manor Extended Care invite the public to a free summer concert series