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Tenth Annual Easthampton WinterFest to Be Held on Feb. 11

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 HCN Staff 50 Views

EASTHAMPTON — On Saturday, Feb. 11, the 10th annual Easthampton WinterFest will be held in locations throughout the city. The

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Berkshire County Arc Receives $650,000 for New Home for Individuals with Brain Injury

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 HCN Staff 55 Views

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire County Arc was awarded more than $650,000 in funding to help pay for a house in Russell

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Chicopee Chamber Announces 2023 Shining Stars Awards

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 HCN Staff 55 Views

CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce announced the four recipients of its prestigious Shining Stars Awards, to be

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Attorney Michael Hooker Elder Law Welcomes Jake Hooker to Firm

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 HCN Staff 50 Views

NORTHAMPTON — Jake Hooker, a 2012 Northampton High School graduate, has passed the state’s bar exam and joined his father,

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MassAITC Funds First Seven Pilot Projects

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 HCN Staff 54 Views

AMHERST — The Massachusetts AI and Technology Center for Connected Care in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease (MassAITC), housed at UMass

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Hampden Community Health Improvement Plan to Hold Quarterly Network Meeting

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 HCN Staff 63 Views

SPRINGFIELD — The next Hampden Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) quarterly network meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26 at

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CISA Seeks Stories About Local Farms and Food

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 HCN Staff 50 Views

DEERFIELD — Now through Feb. 3, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is accepting pitches for its live storytelling event,

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Federal Extra Pandemic SNAP Benefits to End

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 HCN Staff 664 Views

BOSTON — The recently passed Congressional Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ends the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) extra temporary

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Children’s League of Massachusetts Celebrates Passage of Foster Parents’ Bill of Rights

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 HCN Staff 55 Views

BOSTON — The Children’s League of Massachusetts (CLM) thanks legislators who worked late into the early-morning hours of Jan. 4

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Amherst Area Chamber Announces Ribbon Cutting, Open House for Legacy Counsellors

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 HCN Staff 51 Views

AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the newest office location in Amherst for long-time

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January FIRST Friday Theme Emphasizes ‘Fresh Start’ with Wellness Activities

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 HCN Staff 61 Views

NORTH ADAMS — Community members and residents are invited to downtown North Adams today, Jan. 6, for the monthly FIRST

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Providence Ministries to Take Part in First Annual Winter Walk

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 HCN Staff 57 Views Providence Ministries

HOLYOKE — On Sunday, Feb. 5, the community is invited to walk, along with a team from Providence Ministries, to

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State Launches Community Behavioral Health Centers, Behavioral Health Help Line

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 HCN Staff 64 Views

BOSTON — In one of its final actions this week, the Baker-Polito administration announced the implementation of its Roadmap for

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Next-generation Wireless Technology May Leverage Human Body for Energy

January 5, 2023January 6, 2023 HCN Staff 64 Views energy, Human Body, UMass Amherst Research, Wireless Technology

AMHERST — While people may be just starting to reap the advantages of 5G wireless technology, researchers throughout the world

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Webinar on Jan. 20 to Tackle Long COVID

January 5, 2023January 6, 2023 HCN Staff 68 Views Jan. 20, Long COVID, Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts, Webinar

SPRINGFIELD — What is long COVID? How widespread is it? How is it being studied? What can be done to

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Audrey Morse Gasteier Named Acting Executive Director of Massachusetts Health Connector

January 5, 2023January 6, 2023 HCN Staff 71 Views Acting Executive Director, Audrey Morse Gasteier, Massachusetts Health Connector, UMass Amherst Research

BOSTON — Marylou Sudders, secretary of Health and Human Services and board chair of the Massachusetts Health Connector, announced that

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BHN Launches Community Behavioral Health Centers

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 HCN Staff 64 Views

SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced that its new centers for well-being officially launched this week, born out

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Advanced Vein Care Center Expands as Part of Center for Vein Restoration

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 HCN Staff 61 Views

SPRINGFIELD — Advanced Vein Care Center (AVCC) is now part of Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), the largest physician-led vein

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PeoplesBank Sets New $2.3 Million Record for 2022 Donations

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 HCN Staff 61 Views

HOLYOKE — For a second year in a row, PeoplesBank set a new annual record for donations to civic and

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HomeCare Hands Presents ‘Home for the Holidays’ and ‘Women’s Safety Initiative’

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 HCN Staff 57 Views

SPRINGFIELD — HomeCare Hands and Social Media Coordinator Kimberly Pothoff will present two six-part series called “Home for the Holidays”

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Nearly $2.74 Million Awarded to Combat Violence Against Women

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 HCN Staff 56 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that dozens of law-enforcement, criminal-justice, and victim-services organizations have been awarded grants through the

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State Announces $1 Million in Grants to Improve Massachusetts Farm Food Safety

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 HCN Staff 54 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced $1,000,000 in grants to 23 Massachusetts farms to implement practices that improve food safety

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Massachusetts Connects TAFDC Families with Jobs in Healthcare, Education

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 HCN Staff 87 Views

BOSTON — The Department of Transitional Assistance’s DTA Works internship program launched two new career tracks in healthcare and education

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Workplace Safety Grants Awarded to Train 1,356 Employees

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 HCN Staff 68 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced $800,000 in workplace-safety grants awarded to 99 Massachusetts-based and operating employers, which will help

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Jewish Family Service Welcomes New Executive Director

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 HCN Staff 63 Views

SPRINGFIELD — After a yearlong national search, the board of directors at Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts (JFSWM) announced

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Rainbow Elders Luncheon Club to Host Meal in Sunderland on Jan. 12

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 HCN Staff 64 Views

GREENFIELD — As members of the LGBTQIA+ community, the Rainbow Elders of LifePath share time together that is social, recreational,

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Second Chance Animal Services Helps Record Number of Pets in 2022

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 HCN Staff 63 Views

EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is asking for the public’s help as it prepares to help pets in

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Bank of America’s Support for Massachusetts Food Relief Tops $1,175,000 in 2022

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 HCN Staff 105 Views

BOSTON — Bank of America announced a $275,000 donation to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, the Greater Boston Food

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Westfield State University Receives $1 Million in Community Project Funding

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 HCN Staff 70 Views

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University was included in community project funds secured by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal. Of the $20,367,800

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State Awards $46 Million to Support HCBS, Human-services Workforce Development

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 HCN Staff 60 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that more than $46 million has been awarded to 85 community organizations for workforce

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Franklin-Hampshire CASA Receives $31,000 Grant

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 HCN Staff 59 Views

NORTHAMPTON — Franklin-Hampshire CASA has been awarded a $31,000 needs-based grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem

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State Distributing at Least 3.5 Million More Free At-home COVID-19 Tests

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 HCN Staff 102 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently announced plans to distribute another 3.5 million free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and

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Twenty Community Partners Selected for MassHealth Accountable Care Organizations

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 HCN Staff 87 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that 20 community organizations across the Commonwealth have been selected as partners for the

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State Awards More Than $10 Million to Combat Youth Violence

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 HCN Staff 65 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently awarded more than $10 million in state funding through the Senator Charles E. Shannon

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State Announces New Round of Funding for Community Health Centers

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 HCN Staff 77 Views

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced a new round of funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) as part of the

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Governor Appoints Dr. Matilde Castiel to Health Policy Commission Board

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 HCN Staff 80 Views

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Matilde “Mattie” Castiel to the Health Policy Commission (HPC) board.

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Monson Savings Bank Supports Girls Inc. of the Valley

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 HCN Staff 57 Views

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently donated $1,000 to Girls Inc. of the Valley in support of its event, Speaking

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Holyoke Community College to Debut Healthy Cooking Series for 2023

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 HCN Staff 84 Views

HOLYOKE — Anyone resolving to eat healthier in the new year may consider enrolling in two new cooking series running

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Providence Ministries to Open Warming Shelter Tonight

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 HCN Staff 68 Views

HOLYOKE — Providence Ministries will open its first warming shelter of the season tonight, Dec. 23. Doors will open at

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YMCA of Greater Springfield Celebrates Successful Santa Event

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 HCN Staff 73 Views

SPRINGFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Springfield hosted a successful Santa event on Dec. 16 in downtown Springfield’s Tower Square.

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