Party with 1 Purpose Raises Nearly $470,000 for Type 1 Diabetes Research
SPRINGFIELD — The second annual Party with 1 Purpose lit up the Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 4, bringing
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Thunderbirds, Wellpoint, Community Partners Bring Back First Line Program
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, Wellpoint, and community partners are teaming up to connect local students and public safety officials
Read MoreBHN to Facilitate International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event on Nov. 22
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) will facilitate International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Survivor Day), an event organized
Read MoreBaystate Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Support Parents Recovering from SUDs
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has been awarded a new one-year award for $452,985 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Read MoreGirls on the Run Western Massachusetts to Hold 5K Celebration on Nov. 23
SPRINGFIELD — Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts will host its annual fall 5K event on Sunday, Nov. 23 at
Read MoreMiraVista, TaraVista Appoint Karyn Rossacci Chief Nursing Officer
HOLYOKE, DEVENS — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke and TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens — together known as
Read MoreSquare One, Health New England Partner to Provide Financial Relief to Families
SPRINGFIELD — As the government shutdown continues to impact the stability of families throughout the region, Square One is providing
Read MoreAllied Flooring & Budget Cabinets Supports Sunshine Village, Project New Hope
AGAWAM — Allied Flooring & Budget Cabinets announced the results of its second annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising a total
Read MoreFlorence Bank Donates $73,520 to United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region
FLORENCE — Florence Bank recently announced a gift of $73,520 to the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region.
Read MoreMassachusetts Assisted Living Assoc. Honors Senate President Karen Spilka at Conference
NEWTON — The Massachusetts Assisted Living Assoc. (Mass-ALA) hosted its statewide 2025 annual conference, “Cultivating Trust, Compassion, and Community,” on
Read MoreRevitalize CDC Welcomes Two Board Members, Announces New Board Leadership
SPRINGFIELD — Revitalize Community Development Corporation (CDC) announced the election of two new members to its board of directors: Frank
Read MoreState Announces $2.1 Million in Grants to Expand Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $2.1 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce (GROW) to 34 organizations
Read MoreMarket Mentors Raises $5,000 for Rays of Hope in Fight Against Breast Cancer
SPRINGFIELD — Market Mentors, LLC, a fully integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations agency with offices in Massachusetts and Florida,
Read MoreCaring Health Center Welcomes Dr. Abraham Thomas as Chief Medical Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Caring Health Center (CHC) announced the appointment of Dr. Abraham Thomas as its new chief medical officer, effective
Read MoreHope for the Holidays Toy Drive and Motorcycle Run to Benefit Brightside
SPRINGFIELD — The children served by Brightside for Families and Children will be the recipients of the annual Hope for
Read MoreHMC Family Physiatry Opens at Holyoke Medical Center
HOLYOKE — HMC Family Physiatry, located at 3640 Main St., Suite 204, in Springfield, opened on Nov. 3. The office
Read MoreNominations Open for 2026 Difference Makers
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Difference Makers awards. BusinessWest launched the Difference Makers program
Read MoreFranklin Community Co-op Increases Food for All Program Discount to 15%
GREENFIELD — With the freeze on SNAP benefits starting on Nov. 1, Franklin Community Co-op has increased its Food for
Read MorebankESB Sponsors Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Golf FORE Health Tournament
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced its $10,000 sponsorship of Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s annual Golf FORE Health Tournament, a fundraising event that
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Urges Community to Contribute to Food Drive
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank is calling on the community to come together to make a difference during its food
Read MoreBerkshire United Way Board Officially Names Katherine von Haefen President, CEO
PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire United Way (BUW) board of directors has officially approved Katherine von Haefen as president and CEO,
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Hospital to Offer Free Valet Parking Beginning Dec. 1
NORTHAMPTON — Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, Cooley Dickinson Hospital will offer complimentary valet parking services for patients and visitors. The
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2025 Women of Impact Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The
Read More‘Navigating Community Safety’ Conversation to Be Held on Dec. 3
GREAT BARRINGTON — The South Berkshire Community Health Coalition, a program of local youth empowerment organization Railroad Street Youth Project,
Read MoreBay Path University’s Physician Assistant Program Earns 10-year Reaccreditation
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University announced that its physician assistant (PA) program has been awarded a 10-year continuing accreditation from
Read MoreFood Bank Urges Action to Protect November SNAP Benefits, Prevent Hardship
CHICOPEE — As the federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight, millions of Americans are days away from
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley Lays Out Direct Responses to SNAP Delay
SPRINGFIELD — As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits begin to evaporate, United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) is poised
Read MoreAssisted Living Home Care Services Plans Expansion into Massachusetts
CHESHIRE, Conn. — The elderly population in Massachusetts is a significant and growing demographic, according to the 2025 Massachusetts Healthy
Read MoreWestern New England University Announces Three Major Grants
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) has been awarded nearly $1.3 million in state funding through three major grants
Read MoreValley Opportunity Council to Host Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30
CHICOPEE — Valley Opportunity Council (VOC) will host a free trunk or treat event for the community on Thursday, Oct.
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Expands Services in Springfield
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has expanded its services in Springfield to include Walk-In Care, Family Medicine, and Podiatry.
Read MoreSTCC Invites Public to Explore Careers in Healthcare on Nov. 13
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will host an Allied Health Careers Exploration Night on Thursday, Nov. 13 from
Read MoreMCLA’s Sara Steele Receives Best Professor Honor
NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced that Associate Professor of Psychology Sara Steele has been named
Read MoreBaystate Health Appoints Abdul Al Hamamsy Vice President, Chief Risk Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has appointed Abdul Al Hamamsy vice president and chief risk officer, effective Oct. 20. In this
Read MoreTapestry Health to Host Annual Legislative Breakfasts on Oct. 28, Nov. 4
SPRINGFIELD — Tapestry Health, a nonprofit healthcare provider in Western Mass., announced its annual Legislative Breakfasts, bringing together community members
Read MoreKathy Martin Elected to LeadingAge Massachusetts Board of Trustees
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc. announced that President and CEO Kathy Martin has been elected to a three-year term on the
Read MoreBay Path University Announces Year Two of OTD Grant Program
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its post-professional occupational therapy doctorate grant
Read MoreMiraVista Behavioral Health Center Welcomes Dr. Dean Singer
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced that Dr. Dean Singer, a dual board-certified physician in family and addiction medicine,
Read MoreBerkshire Bounty Receives $30,000 Donation from Warrior Trading
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Bounty, a 501(c)(3) food rescue organization, received a donation of $30,000 from Warrior Trading, an online
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2025 Women of Impact Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The
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