HCN News & Notes

SPRINGFIELD — Health New England recently launched an all-new corporate brand, marked by a blue and gray logo and tagline,

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration, in partnership with the deans of the Commonwealth’s three dental schools and the Mass. Dental

GLASTONBURY, Conn. — CMIC Group, a medical professional liability insurance company headquartered in Glastonbury, Conn., recently donated $1,500 to Warm

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is among a select group of hospitals and transplant centers nationwide recognized by

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has been named a baby-friendly birth facility as part of the Baby-Friendly Hospitals Initiative.

WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital’s Oncology Department was the recipient of proceeds from the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral annual

GREENFIELD — Senior Class at Baystate Franklin Medical Center will host a program, “How to Put Your Doctor Out of

NORTHAMPTON — More than 25 libraries throughout the region and medical professionals from Cooley Dickinson Health Care are teaming up

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital and 94.7 WMAS are looking for ‘change heroes’ to help kick off fund-raising efforts in

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced scholarship opportunities for area students who display scholastic aptitude and passion for the nursing

NORTHAMPTON — Richard Venne, president and CEO, announced that Community Enterprises received the maximum three-year CARF accreditation, emphasizing the organization’s

WALTHAM — The fourth annual Communication, Apology, and Resolution Forum hosted by the Massachusetts Alliance for Communication and Resolution following

WESTFIELD — Baystate Health and Baystate Noble Hospital are releasing the findings of an internal investigation following the use of

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation last week to reduce the risk of skin cancer among minors by increasing

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine, the sister publication of HCN, will accept nominations for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2016

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) will host a reception and open house for photographers contributing to the exhibit

CHICAGO — The American Medical Assoc. (AMA) this week supported the bipartisan Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — The 2015 issue of the International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage includes an article

SPRINGFIELD — As part of its 10th annual 40 Under Forty program, BusinessWest, the sister publication of HCN, is taking

NORTHAMPTON — The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens announced a Sunday support group for families exeriencing grief.

SPRINGFIELD — SkinCatering, LLC announced that the skin-care line’s signature products will now be carried in select Big Y markets.

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker released the following statement supporting $1.1 billion in new funding from President Obama’s FY 2017

PITTSFIELD — With an acute shortage of primary-care physicians in Northern Berkshire County, the rising cost of healthcare for consumers,

SUNDERLAND — The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens will present a Grief Through Story workshop on Wednesday,

CHICOPEE — When is the last time you checked Fido’s pearly, or not so pearly, whites? Many pet owners do

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has appointed Avadhoot Gokhale chief quality officer, where he is overseeing the Quality Improvement,

LENOX — Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center will host a career fair for nursing assistants and other positions on Wednesday,

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine, the sister publication of HCN, will accept nominations for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2016

NORTHAMPTON — Healthcare systems are beginning to recognize that a one-size-fits-all model of healthcare isn’t appropriate for everyone. Rather, each

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center offers full HDL/LDL cholesterol screenings on the first and second Wednesdays of each month from

HOLYOKE — The eighth annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, sister publication of HCN, will be held at

SPRINGFIELD — Are you already a babysitter looking to further your skills, or considering becoming a babysitter to earn extra

NORTHAMPTON — January’s Cervical Health Awareness Month — an opportunity to review the facts about cervical cancer and remind women

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s volunteers and members of the Baystate Franklin Auxiliary (BFA) will hold their annual Chocolate

SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Center will host its annual American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 11

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s Mini-Medical School will begin its spring session on March 24, offering adults a glimpse into

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — Applications for Patient Blood Management Certification are now being accepted by the Joint Commission. The certification

CHICOPEE — The Arbors at Chicopee will host an informational seminar on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia on Tuesday, Feb. 16

PALMER — Many people are on gluten-free diets, either due to celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or just because they think

SPRINGFIELD — Personal-care attendants from 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East and their supporters will speak out during a listening-tour session