Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium to Be Held Virtually on May 16
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) will bring together today’s leading physicians and medical professionals to share the
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Westfield State Students Launch Campaign for Friends of the Homeless
WESTFIELD — Advanced public relations students at Westfield State University (WSU) are launching a campaign, “Putt a Hole in Homelessness,”
Read MoreAlumni Achievement Award Nomination Deadline Extended to May 2
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest has extended the nomination deadline for the 11th annual Alumni Achievement Award until May 2. This award is
Read MoreKamp for Kids Golf FUN-raiser Celebrates 50 Years, Raises $30,000
SPRINGFIELD — Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults with and without disabilities, recently held
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley to Present Champions of Change Event on May 1
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) invites the community to its Champions of Change event, a heartfelt celebration
Read MoreBerkshire Bounty Fundraiser Responds to Growing Community Need
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Bounty, a 501(c)(3) food-recovery organization, will conduct a crowdfunding campaign April 22-29 to raise funds to
Read MoreHuntington Disease Society Announces Golf for a Cure on May 12
NEWBURYPORT — The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) Massachusetts & Rhode Island Chapter will host Golf for a Cure
Read MoreLori Callahan Promoted to Funeral Director at Wilbraham Funeral Home
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham Funeral Home announced that Lori Callahan has satisfied all the requirements of the Massachusetts Division of Occupational
Read MoreHCC to Host First ASL Pickleball Tournament on April 19
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host its first-ever American Sign Language (ASL) immersion pickleball tournament on Saturday, April
Read MoreSpringfield City Hall Hosts New England Donor Services Flag-raising Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez, state Rep. Carlos González, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and Matt Boger of New England
Read MoreSTCC Announces Pinning Ceremonies for Health Programs
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) announced upcoming pinning ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of students in its health
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Foundation Invests More Than $400,000 in Local Nonprofits
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $400,000 in communities through grants and
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf to Host Hearing Health Information Session on April 25
LONGMEADOW — Blake Audiology Clinic, located on the Willie Ross School for the Deaf campus, 104 Nevins Ave., Longmeadow, will
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Offers Innovative Treatment for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced it is the first hospital in Springfield to offer an innovative approach to provide
Read MoreLiving Local 413 Launches 413 Women’s Health Connect
SPRINGFIELD — Living Local 413 announced the launch of 413 Women’s Health Connect, the first official program under its new
Read MoreGreenfield Community College to Host Nursing Health Expo on April 26
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC) announced the second annual Nursing Health Expo, taking place on Saturday, April 26 from
Read MoreCommunity Action Pioneer Valley’s Kara Peters Named Staff Member of the Year
GREENFIELD — On March 28, Kara Peters, Enrollment manager for Community Action Pioneer Valley’s (CAPV) Head Start and Early Learning
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $10,000 to Revitalize CDC
MONSON — In alignment with its ongoing mission to give back to the communities it serves, Monson Savings Bank donated
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 MoreState Announces Inaugural Victim Services Conference
BOSTON — In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced its first-ever Victim Services Conference, themed
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — When BusinessWest launched its 40 Under Forty program in 2007, it did so to identify rising stars across
Read MoreSen. Velis Sounds Alarm over Proposed DMH Budget Cuts
BOSTON — With more than $80 million proposed to be stripped from mental-health programs by Gov. Maura Healey’s FY 2026
Read MoreRachel’s Table to Hold Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for New Refrigerated Truck
SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of its new 16-foot
Read MoreSTCC Welcomes More Than 50 Employers, Schools to College and Career Fair
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) welcomed job seekers, students, alumni, and community members to the Glorious Jobs Galore
Read MoreSTCC to Offer Free Dental Care at Seventh Annual Community Dental Day
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Dental Sciences Department, in partnership with the Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation and
Read MoreWellpoint Honors Springfield Police Officer Nestor Santos as Hometown Hero
SPRINGFIELD — Wellpoint, a health-benefits company in Massachusetts, recognized Officer Nestor Santos of the Springfield Police Department as an honoree
Read MoreNew Regulations Aim to Improve Post-secondary Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
BOSTON — The Board of Higher Education (BHE) unanimously approved the Healey-Driscoll administration’s proposed state regulations aimed at improving inclusive
Read MoreLifePath Awards Funding to 11 Community-based Organizations
GREENFIELD — LifePath, the area agency on aging and aging-services access point for Franklin County and the North Quabbin region,
Read MoreLocal Huntington’s Disease Society of America Chapter to Host Golf for a Cure on May 12
NEWBURYPORT — The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) Massachusetts & Rhode Island Chapter will host Golf for a Cure
Read MoreHolyoke Rotary Club to Present Eat, Drink, & Be Holyoke on May 1
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Rotary Club announced that Eat, Drink, & Be Holyoke, its premier tasting fundraiser and silent auction,
Read MoreLocal Head Start Leader Elected to New England Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — Nicole Blais, CEO of Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield Head Start Inc. (HCS Head Start), was recently elected to the
Read MoreDulye & Co. President Initiates Community Partnership to Stop Youth Drowning
PITTSFIELD — In response to a troubling rise in youth drownings in Berkshire County, a coalition of local partners has
Read MoreThree County Fair Food Drive Set for April 19
NORTHAMPTON — The Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society, the nonprofit organization that manages the Three County Fair and fairgrounds,
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Names Brenda Cadorette Chief Nursing Executive
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the appointment of Brenda Cadorette as chief Nursing executive, overseeing nursing across Berkshire
Read MoreSarah Peterson Appointed Commissioner of Department of Developmental Services
BOSTON — Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh announced that Sarah Peterson has been appointed commissioner of the
Read MoreLoomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing to Host Annual Egg Hunt on April 19
SPRINGFIELD — Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing, a member of the Loomis Communities, will host a free Easter egg hunt,
Read MoreBaystate Health Announces Melonie Jackson as New Chief People Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Melonie Jackson has joined the organization as chief people officer (CPO), effective March 31.
Read MoreViability’s Cathy Tranfaglia Honored with 2025 Light of Dawnn Award
SPRINGFIELD — Viability Inc. announced that Cathy Tranfaglia, program director of Community Integration Services, has been selected as a recipient
Read MoreSpringfield JCC Launches Fitness Challenge to Bring Member Community Together
SPRINGFIELD — At Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC), members are coming together for a fun fitness challenge to exercise their
Read MoreNorth Adams Regional Hospital Receives MassEcon Impact Award
NORTH ADAMS — MassEcon, the state’s private-sector partner in promoting business growth in Massachusetts, has honored North Adams Regional Hospital
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