Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley August Sessions Open
SPRINGFIELD — The Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley (HRIPV) has announced the return of its in-person programming with space
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Nomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2021 Extended to July 16
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting
Read moreBay Path Receives $2.9 Million Grants for Health Programs
EAST LONGMEADOW — Congressman Richard Neal announced Tuesday that Bay Path University will receive $2.9 million in federal grants for
Read moreNomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2021 Extended to July 16
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting
Read moreMHA “Mental Health” Socks Are Here to Stay!
SPRINGFIELD — Last spring, MHA started working with Lenny Underwood, a locally-based entrepreneur and founder of Upscale Socks (www.upscalesocks.com),
Read moreSTCC Names Lara Sharp Dean for the School of STEM
SPRINGFIELD —Lara Sharp has been named dean of the School of STEM at Springfield Technical Community College. Sharp’s professional experience
Read moreHNE Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England announced the recent appointment of Lisa Cohen to the role of vice president of Finance
Read moreCharlene Manor Earns AHCA/NCAL Silver National Quality Award
GREENFIELD — Charlene Manor, an affiliate of Berkshire Healthcare Systems, has been recognized as a 2021 Silver – Achievement in
Read moreHCC Hires First Dean of Student Development, Engagement and Inclusion
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College has named Harmony Cross its first dean of Student Development, Engagement and Inclusion. This new position combines
Read moreMHA, Cambridge Credit Counseling Partnering
SPRINGFIELD — By leveraging their organizations’ complementary services, Springfield-based Mental Health Association and Agawam-based Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp. are working
Read moreRemember the Common Cold? It’s Back
SPRINGFIELD — It hasn’t been around for quite a while, at least a year and a half since COVID-19 began. But
Read moreDr. Nicole Payne Joins Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services of BMC
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Nicole Payne, MD, FABPMR, a board certified and fellowship trained physiatrist
Read moreTrinity Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for All Colleagues
LIVONIA, Mich. — Trinity Health announced that, effective immediately, the national health system will require all colleagues, clinical staff, contractors,
Read moreThunderbirds, Massachusetts Lottery Team Up for Community-outreach Initiatives
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, in partnership with the Massachusetts State Lottery, teamed up to recognize individuals in the local
Read moreNomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2021 Extended to July 16
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting
Read moreWNEU College of Pharmacy Receives Eight-year ACPE Professional Accreditation
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announced that its doctor of pharmacy (PharmD)
Read moreBalanced Birch Studio Coming to the Mill District
AMHERST — Balanced Birch Studio — a budding small business that provides experienced, individualized instruction in classical Pilates and Gyrotonic
Read moreWatch Out for Signs of Heat Stroke This Summer
WEST SPRINGFIELD — While high heat and humidity are common in Massachusetts in the summer, they come with the risk of
Read moreMillion Dollar Bequest Intention Supports Baystate Health
SPRINGFIELD — The Baystate Health Foundation has received a $1 million bequest from Paul Cohen, Planned Furniture Promotions co-founder and
Read moreCooley Dickinson Hospital Announces Updated Visitor Policy
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced its updated visitor policy. Hospital inpatients are allowed two adult (age 18 and older)
Read moreGirl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Announces New Board Members
HOLYOKE — The Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) elected eight new members to board of directors at
Read moreCHP, BFHC Receive $350,000 for Diabetes Management, Prenatal and Postpartum Health
GREAT BARRINGTON — Community Health Programs (CHP) has received $350,000 from MassHealth via the Berkshire Fallon Health Collaborative (BFHC) to
Read moreMassachusetts DPH Confirms Season’s First Mosquito Sample Positive for West Nile Virus
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes
Read moreWomen’s Fund Awards $135,000 to 20 Organizations Advancing Gender, Racial Equity
SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) announced $135,000 in grant awards to organizations working with women and
Read moreMHA Awarded Two Housing Stabilization Contracts
SPRINGFIELD — The Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced $8.2
Read moreMass. Medical Society, DPH, state’s Medical Schools Issue Set of Principles Addressing Racism
WALTHAM — The Mass. Medical Society (MMS), the statewide professional association of physicians and medical students with more than 25,000
Read moreNominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting
Read moreJGS Lifecare Announces Vaccine Mandate for All Employees
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare announced that it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. JGS Lifecare is a
Read moreSmith & Wesson Commits More Than $20,000 in Support of Square One
SPRINGFIELD — Smith & Wesson is once again lending its support to the children and families served by Square One.
Read moreDakin Humane Society Seeking Foster Caregivers for Sick Kittens
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society is currently caring for a large number of kittens at this time, and more are
Read moreTania Barber Honored by Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
SPRINGFIELD — Caring Health Center (CHC) of Springfield announced that its president and CEO, Tania Barber, received the prestigious Outstanding
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign, SAGE Release First Edition of Long-Term Care Equality Index
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
Read moreUMassFive Donates 350 Pounds of Personal-care Items to Local Survival Centers
HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union collected 350 pounds of personal-care items during the month of May and donated
Read moreMass VaxMillions Giveaway Drawing Dates Announced
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration and the Massachusetts State Lottery is reminding the public that registration for the Massachusetts VaxMillions
Read moreVisiting Angels of West Springfield Shows Appreciation to Its Caregivers
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The week of June 14-21 was National Nursing Assistant Week, and Visiting Angels of West Springfield showed
Read moreScholarships Available for STEM Students at HCC
HOLYOKE — Students enrolled full-time in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other STEM fields at Holyoke Community College (HCC)
Read moreBaker-Polito Administration Announces Vaccine Bus Clinic Tour
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced additional vaccination opportunities for Massachusetts residents via the VaxBus, a rolling mobile vaccination unit
Read moreFireworks Can Be Deadly in the Wrong Hands
SPRINGFIELD — In 2019, 10,000 fireworks injuries were treated at U.S. hospitals, similar to the number of injuries every year
Read moreNominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2021
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting
Read moreBaystate Noble Hospital Awards $60,000 to Address Substance-use Disorders
WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital announced grant awards totaling more than $60,000 to three local community agencies following a fiscal
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