The Good Dog Spot Supports Foundation for TJO Animals
CHICOPEE — The Good Dog Spot Inc., a local dog daycare and boarding center, will donate a check and supplies
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Greenfield Cooperative Bank Supports Stone Soup Café with Food, Hygiene Drive
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced a community-wide food and hygiene drive to benefit Stone Soup Café, a resource serving
Read MorePapale Eye Center Now Part of SightMD Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — Papale Eye Center recently announced it is now part of SightMD Massachusetts, noting that “this partnership brings together
Read MoreState Offers Grants Totaling $125,000 for Waste-prevention Solutions
BOSTON — On April 15, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will begin accepting applications for its 2025 Reduce,
Read MoreHolyoke’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Featured in Estuary Magazine
HOLYOKE — As the first planned industrial city in the country, and one-time home to several large paper mills along
Read MoreFairview Hospital Recognized by Chartis as Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced that Fairview Hospital has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Critical
Read MoreKamp for Kids to Celebrate 50 Years with Golf FUN-raiser on April 10
SPRINGFIELD — Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults with and without disabilities, has planned a
Read MorePVPC Announces 2025 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update
SPRINGFIELD — This month, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) began the process of the 2025 update to the regional
Read MoreSister Caritas Cancer Center Earns Radiation Oncology Accreditation
SPRINGFIELD — The Sister Caritas Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in
Read MoreTranshealth Now Accepting New Pediatric Patients
NORTHAMPTON — For the first time since May 2024, Transhealth is accepting new pediatric patients age 17 and under for
Read MoreThe Elusie Gallery Turns Entire 2025 Season into Fundraiser for Tapestry
EASTHAMPTON — At a time when the notion of diversity, equity, and inclusion is being challenged at the highest level
Read MoreAccess Care Partners Joins Meals on Wheels America on End the Wait Campaign
HOLYOKE — Access Care Partners (formerly WestMass ElderCare) is supporting End the Wait, a national campaign led by Meals on
Read MoreHCC Hosting Health Careers Open House Today
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host an open house at its Center for Health Education & Simulation today,
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley to Host Volunteer Fair at Hope for Youth Arts Center
SPRINGFIELD — The United Way of Pioneer Valley will host a Volunteer Fair for all of Hampden County on Thursday, March
Read MoreWestfield State University Launches Paramedic Program to Meet Workforce Needs
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University announced the launch of its new Paramedic Program, beginning in April. Developed in collaboration with
Read MoreUMass Medical Students Advocate for Health, Justice Reform on Beacon Hill
BOSTON — Today, March 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 21 medical students from the Population-based Urban & Rural
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Supports ‘Back to Square One’ Capital Campaign
SPRINGFIELD — In keeping with its commitment to investing in education and the economic mobility it creates, the Berkshire Bank
Read MoreTime Running Out to Buy Tickets to Difference Makers Awards Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Some tickets still remain for the 17th annual Difference Makers awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The event will
Read MoreAIC Professor Inducted into National Academies of Practice Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — The National Academies of Practice (NAP) announced the election of Dr. Kate Barlow as a distinguished scholar fellow
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf to Present Annual Gala on April 10
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) will hold its annual gala on Thursday, April 10 from 6
Read MoreSen. Velis Receives Award for Leadership in Suicide Prevention
BOSTON — During a recent ceremony at the Massachusetts State House, the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) presented the
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Appoints Jennifer Doutre to Senior Vice President Role
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced the appointment of Jennifer Doutre as senior vice president of BHN’s Community
Read MoreRun/Walk to End Homelessness Raises Record-breaking $80,000
SPRINGFIELD — With more than 370 participants, Springfield Rescue Mission announced that its 2025 Run/Walk to End Homelessness raised more
Read MoreSome Jobs May Pose Higher Risks of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
WATERBURY, Conn. – Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is raising awareness about how jobs that require either sitting or standing
Read MoreTapestry Health, Craig’s Doors Receive Funding to Expand Harm-reduction Services
NORTHAMPTON — Tapestry Health and Craig’s Doors announced they have been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Mosaic Opioid Recovery
Read MoreHampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry Expanding Facility
HADLEY — Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry is breaking ground on a cutting-edge, 4,600-square-foot facility at the corner of
Read MoreRailroad Street Youth Project to Present Free Screening of ‘Recovery City’ on April 9
GREAT BARRINGTON — The Railroad Street Youth Project (RSYP), in partnership with the South Berkshire Community Health Coalition SBCHC, South
Read MoreCooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice to Present Free Educational Event on April 16
NORTHAMPTON — In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospital invites the community to an enlightening
Read MoreGaming Organizations Launch Initiative to Address Problem Gambling
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MCGH) and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) launched PGAM Coffee and
Read MoreMassachusetts Federation of the Blind Visits Basketball Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame elevated its touring experience as the Massachusetts Federation of the Blind
Read MoreSecond Chance to Present 26th Annual Auction Gala on March 29
EAST BROOKFIELD — The 26th annual Auction Gala, Second Chance Animal Services’ biggest and most important fundraiser of the year,
Read MoreThe Literacy Project Celebrates 40 Years of Opening Doors to Education for Adults
NORTHAMPTON — The Literacy Project will host a 40th-anniversary celebration to recognize its four decades of work transforming the lives
Read MoreJunior Achievement Seeks Nominations for 18 Under 18 Recognition
SPRINGFIELD — Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) is now welcoming nominations for its 18 Under 18 class of 2025.
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 MoreStudies Show Dangerous Blood Clotting Goes Undetected at Alarming Rate
WATERBURY — The Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is warning that potentially deadly blood clots often go undetected for years
Read MoreLess TV Time May Lower Heart-disease Risk, Even for Those at High Risk for Diabetes
DALLAS — Limiting time spent watching television to no more than one hour each day may lower the risk of
Read MoreBFAIR Promotes Katrina Cardillo to Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) announced the promotion of Katrina Cardillo to senior director of Marketing
Read MoreParagus IT to Host Recycling Drive on April 22 to Benefit Dakin Humane Society
HADLEY — Earth Day is right around the corner. For individuals and companies looking to get rid of their old
Read MoreNIH Research Funding Drives $94.58 Billion in Economic Activity in FY 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United for Medical Research (UMR) released the 2025 update of its annual analysis of the economic impact
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Asks Community to Support Shriners Children’s New England
SPRINGFIELD — During March, Freedom Credit Union is inviting the community to donate money at any of its branches throughout
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