HCN News & Notes

WESTFIELD — Armbrook Village, an assisted-living and memory-support community located in Westfield, held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate becoming the

SPRINGFIELD — In a typical year, prior to and up to the Christmas holiday, Greater Springfield residents bring toys, books,

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2023. The deadline for nominations is

PITTSFIELD — ServiceNet, a leading nonprofit mental-health and human-services agency serving Western Mass., recently acquired Jodi’s Seasonal in Pittsfield. This

CANTON — Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, announced that Dr. Emily Oken

CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the appointment of new officers to its board of directors, effective

WESTFIELD — Women’s Health Associates, which offers traditional, holistic, and alternative approaches to all aspects of women’s health, recently welcomed

PITTSFIELD — The board of directors of AdLib Inc., a community-based, cross-disability, nonprofit organization, announced Sally English as the new

EASTHAMPTON — The City of Easthampton announced that five local businesses have been awarded business grants as part of the

SPRINGFIELD — During a cancer journey, patients and their families often benefit from the support of others. To that end,

SPRINGFIELD — Hubert Benitez, president of American International College (AIC), recently took center stage at the sixth annual International Conference

SPRINGFIELD — Health New England announced the recent appointment of two vice presidents: Sarah Morgan, vice president of Human Resources,

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will hold its popular free Virtual Heart & Vascular Health Lecture Series during the month of

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Dietz & Company Architects recently held its annual “Spread the Cheer” holiday campaign with a $2,500 top

SPRINGFIELD — Health New England has awarded nearly $100,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that address mental health and the

AMHERST — While people often think of diseases as caused by foreign bodies — bacteria or viruses — hundreds of

AGAWAM — Farmers in Western Mass. are invited to apply for Local Farmer Awards of up to $2,500. These awards

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate voted unanimously on Thursday to pass “An Act Facilitating Better Interactions Between Police Officers and

HOLYOKE — As a new year begins, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is championing the spirit of mental wellness by encouraging

SPRINGFIELD — Luke Goodridge has joined the law firm of Bulkley Richardson as a partner. His practice will continue to

EAST BROOKFIELD — Fifty million pets in the U.S. experience a lack of access to even basic veterinary care. Rising

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society is one of several Massachusetts animal-welfare organizations partnering for a fee-waived guinea-pig adoption event this

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2023. The deadline for nominations is

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center has been recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with a

WESTFIELD — Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to the American Red Cross. Blood is essential

ATLANTA — A new study has identified the states with the biggest increase in fatal workplace injuries over the past

SPRINGFIELD — In light of the steady increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, both among patients and in the

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds recently announced a donation of $26,000 as a result of the funds raised from the

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will hold a Registration Express event for the spring 2024 semester on Saturday, Jan.

PALMER — Estelle Carbonneau was recently recognized for her many years of service as a member of the Baystate Wing

NORTHAMPTON — TommyCar Auto Group announced the success of its No Shave November initiative in partnership with the Hampshire County

CHICOPEE — At its Nov. 30 meeting, the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee selected its 2024 executive committee and

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) and its partners have been awarded a state grant worth nearly $1.46 million to

PALMER — The Baystate Health Blood Donation team will host a blood drives at Baystate Wing Hospital in 2024, beginning

HOLYOKE — Employees across 46 teams of Valley Health Systems (VHS), which includes Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke Medical Group, Holyoke

SPRINGFIELD — Early this December, employees from all areas of the Baystate Health system collectively donated a variety of toys

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2023. The deadline for nominations is

PALMER — Early this December, employees from all areas of the Baystate Health system collectively donated a variety of toys