HCN News & Notes

SPRINGFIELD — Seeing your primary-care provider regularly can help to prevent chronic illnesses such as heart disease. February is American

NORTH ADAMS — Ralph Buehler, professor and chair of Urban Affairs and Planning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,

SPRINGFIELD — Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc. (GSSSI) is now assisting older adults with registering for the COVID-19 vaccine through

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that, effective Monday, Feb. 8 at 5 a.m., businesses can operate at 40% capacity.

SPRINGFIELD — On Jan. 28, the Rotary Club of Springfield distributed 6,000 disposable personal protective masks to the city of

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) announced that Dr. John Pezzuto, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health

HARTFORD, Conn. — Cardiac electrophysiologists affiliated with Trinity Health Of New England successfully performed the first the WATCHMAN implants at

WARE — Country Bank reported that its donations and sponsorships for 2020 totaled $1.3 million. Through the bank’s philanthropic efforts,

SPRINGFIELD — Two Baystate Health employees and one Mercy Medical Center employee are among 76 healthcare providers from across New

WALTHAM — The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), supporting more than 25,000 physicians in the Commonwealth, has recognized racism as a

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2021. The deadline

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will hold a virtual town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. to discuss the

SPRINGFIELD — Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Inc. (MLKFS) announced the addition of three new members to its board

SPRINGFIELD — Due to the powerful Nor’easter that brought significant snow to Western Mass., all Baystate Health COVID-19 testing sites

BOSTON — The state’s COVID-19 Command Center provided additional instructions this week for the online vaccine-booking process for residents 75

SPRINGFIELD — The American International College Admissions office will offer virtual information sessions for prospective graduate-degree program applicants during February.

LUDLOW — The Ludlow Elks awarded the Scantic Valley YMCA a $2,000 Beacon Grant from the Elks National Foundation to

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced individuals ages 75 and over can now visit www.mass.gov/covidvaccinemap to start booking an appointment

EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services received a $70,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help prepare more shelter pets

HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced it has directed $4,000 in donations to local survival centers in Amherst

WARE — Baystate Health announced it will close Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware within the next two years

NORTHAMPTON — Joanne Marqusee, president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson since 2014, announced she will leave that role to become

SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Assoc. (MHA), the state’s leading voice for hospitals and health systems, announced the

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced an expansion of COVID-19 vaccination sites in all parts of the Commonwealth, including new

SPRINGFIELD — Americans are stressed today more than ever before, and it’s affecting their heart health. According to the American

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will restore five programs that were discontinued last year in response to projected

SPRINGFIELD — Addressing the critical shortage of behavioral-health services for children in the region, Baystate Health will open a temporary

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is accepting applications for an intensive, two-week dental radiology certificate training for dental

HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health Of New England will host a Spanish-language version of its educational webinar series, “COVID-19 Vaccine:

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a 60-hour training for healthcare workers who want to become a

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that all residents in phase 1 of the state vaccine-distribution plan are eligible to

SOUTH HADLEY — Tom McAuley, a veteran and 103-year-old resident of Loomis Village, made history by receiving his COVID-19 vaccine

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center will begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible members of the community based on state

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced the expansion of more vaccine locations in each region of the Commonwealth at pharmacies,