HCN News & Notes

NORTHAMPTON — Franklin-Hampshire CASA has been awarded a $31,000 needs-based grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently announced plans to distribute another 3.5 million free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that 20 community organizations across the Commonwealth have been selected as partners for the

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently awarded more than $10 million in state funding through the Senator Charles E. Shannon

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced a new round of funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) as part of the

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Matilde “Mattie” Castiel to the Health Policy Commission (HPC) board.

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently donated $1,000 to Girls Inc. of the Valley in support of its event, Speaking

HOLYOKE — Anyone resolving to eat healthier in the new year may consider enrolling in two new cooking series running

HOLYOKE — Providence Ministries will open its first warming shelter of the season tonight, Dec. 23. Doors will open at

SPRINGFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Springfield hosted a successful Santa event on Dec. 16 in downtown Springfield’s Tower Square.

SPRINGFIELD — For Amber Sosnicki, the Dental Assisting program at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) was a pathway to a

SPRINGFIELD — Students at William N. DeBerry Elementary School created more than 300 holiday cards for patients and staff at

SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 47 locations in nine states,

HAMPDEN COUNTY — The National Assoc. of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) provided a $500,000 grant to Hampden County

BOSTON — Last week, the Baker-Polito administration highlighted eight years of progress strengthening access to behavioral-health services in Massachusetts at

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty, recently met with Mechilia Salazar, president and CEO of the

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will resume its caregiver support group in person beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10. It will run the

HOLYOKE — Providence Ministries announced that Kate’s Kitchen will be open for dining-room service on Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 25, to

BOSTON — Working to combat food insecurity throughout the Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito administration announced the availability of $28.5 million in

PALMER — Dr. Joseph Sills, a physician leader in the area of emergency medicine, has been named chief of Emergency

EAST BROOKFIELD — We’ve all seen the videos filled with sheer joy as people of all ages are surprised with

SPRINGFIELD — In a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 14, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) celebrated the launch of the Workforce Development

HOLYOKE — Older adults in the Holyoke community can now enjoy authentic Latino cuisine at lunchtime through a new senior

WARE — Children, seniors, and those who are most in need will get a lot of care this holiday season

BOSTON — With flu season underway, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents of all ages to

CHICOPEE — Elms College announced that seven prominent leaders in the region have joined the board of trustees. Kathleen Bernardo

BOSTON — The Executive Office of Health and Human Services announced that Amanda Cassel Kraft, assistant secretary for MassHealth, will

NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced that Tami Minck has been promoted to director of Quality Assurance from quality facilitator and

SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 47 locations in nine states,

HOLYOKE — Students enrolled in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other STEM fields at Holyoke Community College (HCC) can

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College’s (HCC) associate-degree program in nursing was ranked one of the best in Massachusetts by registerednursing.org,

BOSTON — Massachusetts’ historical achievements in bold and innovative healthcare policy have positioned the state as a national leader in

HOLYOKE — Tax season is here, and though it might seem daunting, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) is here to

SPRINGFIELD — The flu has arrived, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Massachusetts is seeing

WARE — Country Bank recently announced donations to 21 senior centers throughout the region. A total of $42,000 in donations

CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce presented a $4,172 donation to Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry at its

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced that, through the T-Birds Foundation, it has donated $10,000 to cancer charities as a

HOLYOKE — Curative will end its COVID-19 testing program at Holyoke Community College (HCC) on Dec. 31. HCC has been

SPRINGFIELD — The Division of Exercise Science at American International College (AIC) announced that its Graduate Strength and Conditioning Program