HCN News & Notes

AMHERST — Hospice of the Fisher Home, the only independent, nonprofit hospice in Western Mass., will host a garden party

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s three community health centers in Springfield will hold free health fairs during National Health Center

SPRINGFIELD — Dress for Success Western Massachusetts is relocating from the Eastfield Mall to its new location at 45 Lyman

WESTFIELD — Last week, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Commissioner Brooke Doyle, state Sen. John Velis, and state Rep. Kelly

PALMER — The Baystate Health Blood Donation team will host a blood drive at Baystate Wing Hospital on Wednesday, Aug.

SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new and exciting

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has once again received the Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Target: Stroke

LONGMEADOW — Following a national search, Bay Path University announced that Ruth Lahti was selected to be the inaugural dean

SPRINGFIELD — Max Tavern at the Basketball Hall of Fame announced its fourth Max on Monday networking event, set for

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced that three oncology nurses at Sister Caritas Cancer Center recently passed the oncology certified

MONSON — As part of its efforts to support the local communities its serves, Monson Savings Bank presented a $1,000

SPRINGFIELD — Knowing that a good night’s sleep is essential for children’s health, growth, and development, Freedom Credit Union again

SPRINGFIELD — There’s nothing like a backyard barbecue on a beautiful summer day, but it’s important to remember that grills

WILBRAHAM — Both casual cornhole enthusiasts and serious league players are invited to the Bushels of Fun Fest event on

SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley announced the return of the Stuff the Bus program, which provides backpacks filled

BOSTON — On Friday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected

STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. — Johnson Memorial Hospital recently installed a new, tablet-based CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers. The system, called

SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new and exciting

SPRINGFIELD — As the summer heats up, the healthcare providers at American Family Care (AFC) urge local residents to take

LEE — Lee Bank Foundation awarded $50,000 to 12 Berkshire area organizations for its second round of 2023 community funding.

SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the months of July and August, Freedom Credit Union is holding its annual summer food drive for

HOLYOKE — Dr. Daryle Ruark, a board-certified surgeon, has joined Holyoke Medical Center. Specializing in orthopedic surgery, he is the

PALMER — The Baystate Wing Hospital Auxiliary recently presented $3,500 in scholarships to area high-school students pursuing careers in healthcare.

BOSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will send more than $1.5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to

NORTH ADAMS — As part of its continued investment in the health of Berkshire County, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) recently

SPRINGFIELD — On June 29, Baystate Health dedicated a massive mosaic to its employees across the health system as a

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — David Glidden, president and CEO of Liberty Bank and president of the Liberty Bank Foundation, announced that

GREENFIELD — ServiceNet was recently named the on-site provider for 41 families from across the Commonwealth who are receiving emergency

LYNN — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced it is awarding $15 million in FY 2024 Head Start state supplemental grants to

SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new and exciting

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Police Department is expanding its behavioral-health services thanks to two grants from Massachusetts Jail Diversion programs.

HOLYOKE — The Dowd Insurance Agencies, LLC, a leading insurance provider serving New England since 1898, has donated a total

BOSTON — On June 8, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Massachusetts was chosen as one of

AMHERST — The town of Amherst and UMass Amherst announced a multi-year strategic partnership agreement recognizing the shared interests and

GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV), a growing nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local agriculture and a resilient regional

SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new and exciting