HCN News & Notes

NORTH ADAMS — On Friday, Aug. 18, Andrew Fitch of North Adams will embark on his second annual Berkshires cross-state

HOLYOKE — Baystate Health and Lifepoint Health celebrated the opening of Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital yesterday with a commemorative

SPRINGFIELD — Four providers from the Emergency Department (ED) at Mercy Medical Center have been recognized for providing medical care

SPRINGFIELD — The Division of Occupational Therapy (OT) Services at American International College (AIC) announced its receipt of a $15,000

SPRINGFIELD — Cesar Ruiz, President and CEO of Golden Years Home Care and a one-time Springfield School Committee member, announced

AMHERST — Nutritional epidemiologist Dr. Chaoran Ma of UMass Amherst presented last month, both at the Alzheimer’s Assoc. International Conference

MASSACHUSETTS — Maryland is the state with the longest ER waiting time, according to a new study conducted by Med.ro,

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, the business journal of Western Massachusetts, is now accepting nominations for the sixth annual Women of Impact

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society recently participated in rescue efforts involving two separate hoarding cases, and has taken more than

HOLYOKE — The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that its 71st grand marshal is Mary Lynch, a Holyoke native

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will hold Registration Express for the fall 2023 semester on Saturday, Aug. 19, and

GREENFIELD — LifePath announced it has been certified by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service,

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center leaders and supporters will gather today, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. to unveil a sculpture

SPRINGFIELD — Mental Health Association Inc. (MHA) recently promoted Christine Palmieri to senior vice president, division of Recovery & Housing.

CHICOPEE — Elms College named Julie Beck its new dean of the School of Nursing (SON). Beck’s appointment was effective

NORTHAMPTON — ServiceNet, a leading provider of community mental-health services in Western Mass., is launching a new esketamine program at

GREENFIELD — FootCare by Nurses, a Greenfield-based foot-care business, is growing. Kate Clayton-Jones, founder and CEO of the company, announced

SPRINGFIELD — The Robert S. Davis Wing at Baystate Medical Center, formerly known as the South Wing, was recently dedicated

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering Commonwealth residents an opportunity to shape the future health

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, the business journal of Western Massachusetts, is now accepting nominations for the sixth annual Women of Impact

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration has posted a request for public comment that will be submitted to the Centers for

SPRINGFIELD — The Royal Law Firm recently welcomed attorney Katy Malouin to the team. She has more than 10 years

SPRINGFIELD — The providers and staff of Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Inc. recently welcomed two ob/gyn physicians to its practice: Dr.

SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Mark Keroack announced his plan to retire as Baystate Health CEO in July 2024 after 10 years

SPRINGFIELD — Helix Human Services, formerly the Children’s Study Home, announced the appointment of Mark Paglia as its new CEO.

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) is actively working to prepare for the upcoming fall semester following last week’s large

HOLYOKE — Hyundai Hope donated $10,000 to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and $5,000 to the Thrive Center of

CHICOPEE — Beauty Batlles Lounge announced the date of the grand opening of its new location in Chicopee. The event

EAST BROOKFIELD — Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as the Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding standards

MASSACHUSETTS — New research has shown which states seek drug and alcohol rehabilitation the most. The study by Addiction Treatment

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

SPRINGFIELD — Courniotes Hall on the campus of American International College (AIC) was struck by lightning around 5 p.m. Thursday