City of Easthampton Launches Senior Center Building Committee
EASTHAMPTON — Mayor Nicole LaChapelle has selected members of the Senior Center Building Committee, which will begin meeting in September to
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United Way of Pioneer Valley’s Stuff the Bus Program Supports Homeless Children
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley announced its 2025 Stuff the Bus school supply drive. The organizaion is reaching out
Read MoreHealth & Her Expands Offerings into Select CVS Pharmacy Stores Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Health & Her, the top perimenopause brand in the U.K., is expanding its U.S. retail footprint into more
Read MoreBerkshire Leadership Program Announces New Project
PITTSFIELD — 1Berkshire’s 2025 cohort of the Berkshire Leadership Program (BLP) announced a curated, bilingual guide to summer activities and year-round
Read MoreThree Baystate Hospitals Selected Among America’s Most Socially Responsible Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, and Baystate Franklin Medical Center have been nationally recognized
Read MoreAmherst Area Chamber, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Partner Again on Scholarships
AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Cooley Dickinson Hospital, announced the recipients of the 21st year
Read MoreHyundai Motor America Presents $5,000 Donation Check to HCC Food Pantry
HOLYOKE — Representatives from Hyundai Motor America visited Holyoke Community College (HCC) last week to deliver a $5,000 check to benefit
Read MoreHolyoke Art Partners with Art Pharmacy to Provide Mental Health Support
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Art has officially joined Art Pharmacy, a groundbreaking arts and healthcare initiative designed to improve mental health
Read MoreSen. Velis Testifies in Support of Legislation to Improve Endometriosis Care
BOSTON — State Sen. John Velis testified on Thursday before the Joint Committee on Public Health in support of legislation
Read MoreMassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center, Workforce Board Merge
GREENFIELD — The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center and the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board announced their official merger effective
Read MoreBHN’s Kamp for Kids in Westfield to Host Kamp Welcome Day on July 11
WESTFIELD — Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults of all abilities, will host an open
Read MoreNomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Extended to July 25
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was
Read MoreBoca Recovery Center Announces New Addiction Treatment Center in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — In 2023, the state of Massachusetts declared its opioid epidemic to be the state’s “greatest public health threat.” The
Read MoreMental Health Assoc. Announces Executive Promotions
CHICOPEE — The Mental Health Assoc. Inc. (MHA) announced the promotion of four key leaders within the organization, aimed at
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital to Host Mobile Blood Donation Team on July 14
WESTFIELD — The Baystate Health Blood Donation team will host a blood drive at Baystate Noble Hospital on Monday, July
Read MoreSecond Chance Now Offering Dog Grooming Services at Springfield Veterinary Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced the addition of dog grooming services at its Springfield Community Veterinary Hospital, located
Read MoreDakin Humane Society to Partner with ASPCA for Pet Adoption Event July 11-12
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will present a pet adoption event on Friday and Saturday, July 11-12, from 12:30 to
Read MoreFood Bank Blasts Impending Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is expressing outrage over last week’s passage of the so-called One Big
Read MoreFlorence Bank Presents 2025 Community Support Award to Alissa Fuller
FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced it recently presented its 2025 Community Support Award to Alissa Fuller, a Compliance and Community
Read MoreAccess Care Partners to Offer Chronic Disease Self-management Program
CHICOPEE — Access Care Partners (formerly WestMass ElderCare), in collaboration with Highland Valley Elder Services, announced a new virtual offering,
Read MoreGlenmeadow Names Adetayo Olatinwo Vice President for Human Resources
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc., a provider of senior retirement lifestyle options, has selected Adetayo Olatinwo as vice president for Human
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $3,000 to Scantic Valley YMCA
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty and Executive Vice President and COO Michael Rouette, who also
Read MoreBefore the Fireworks: What to Know About Burn Safety
SPRINGFIELD — Sparklers, grills, and firepits are staples of Independence Day celebrations — but they also come with a risk
Read MoreUse Caution with Medications During Periods of Extreme Heat
HOLYOKE — As temperatures continue to rise across the region, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is reminding community residents who may
Read MoreHCS Head Start Awards 2025 Janis Santos Scholarship to Barbara Torres Marzan
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start recently announced the 2025 recipient of its Janis Santos Scholarship. Three years
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital to Participate in Healthy Work Environment Academy
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital was chosen as one of 10 Massachusetts hospitals to participate in a statewide Healthy Work
Read MoreHealth New England to Award $185,000 in Grants to Address Health Equity
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England has committed $185,000 to fund health equity mini-grants to help address health- or healthcare-related needs
Read MoreNominations Being Accepted for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program
Read MoreRiver Valley Counseling Center Becomes Member of ServiceNet
NORTHAMPTON — Two of the Pioneer Valley’s leading nonprofit community mental healthcare providers are coming together on July 1, as
Read MoreCDH Affiliates with Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) announced a new academic affiliation with the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine
Read MoreFeed the Kids Online Auction Now Open to Public
SPRINGFIELD — The online auction for the eighth annual Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament is officially open to the
Read MoreState Awards $18 Million to Increase Pipeline of Behavioral Health Professionals
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $17.9 million in funding to 71 behavioral health provider organizations for the Behavioral Health Supervising Clinicians
Read MorePaul Lambert, Anthony Russo Named 2025 Pynchon Medalists
SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts’ trustees of the Order of William Pynchon announced their selection of two
Read MoreSen. Gómez Seeks to Close ‘Biomass Loophole’ on Beacon Hill
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez recently took to the State House to testify in support of a pair of
Read MoreS. Prestley and Helen Blake Ambulatory Care Center Hosts Blessing, Ribbon Cutting
ENFIELD, Conn. — To mark the completion of construction of the S. Prestley and Helen Blake Ambulatory Care Center at
Read More‘Tai Chi and Kabbalah: Agile Aging in Pursuit of Methuselah’ Slated for July 3
PITTSFIELD — On Thursday, July 3 at 10:45 a.m., Dr. Joel Friedman will conduct mind-body exercises centered on the combination
Read MoreO’Dell Women’s Center Foundation Doubles Grantmaking in 2025
SPRINGFIELD — In its second year of grantmaking, the O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation announced it will award $500,000 in grants
Read MoreBaystate Ob/Gyn Group Welcomes Three New Providers
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Ob/Gyn Group (BOGG) has welcomed three new providers in 2025, with plans to welcome additional providers later
Read MoreBay Path Creates Pathway to Nursing Careers with New Associate Degree in Nursing
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University is launching a new associate of science in nursing (ASN) program to help address the
Read MoreState Transfers Monson Campus to Westmass for Housing, Economic Development
MONSON — The Healey-Driscoll administration advanced the development of at least 600 housing units and other uses on the former
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