HCN News & Notes

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

NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR launched its 2022 Heart of BFAIR Campaign as its annual appeal. With various day, residential, and

GREENFIELD — The Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. (MBA) awarded the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin (CAC) a

SPRINGFIELD — Tonight, BusinessWest will host its fifth annual Women of Impact Gala at the Sheraton Springfield, located at One

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The start of the holiday season has long coincided with the start of cold and flu season

ENFIELD, Conn. — Asnuntuck Community College will hold its Licensure Careers Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 5:30 to

SPRINGFIELD — In August and September, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) conducted a survey of businesses in the region

SPRINGFIELD — The holidays can be an especially challenging time for those who lost their loved ones this year. Each

ENFIELD, Conn. — The staff at Eppendorf Group, a life-science company that develops and sells instruments, consumables, and services for

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is again helping to make holiday wishes come true for area children through its Cherish

SPRINGFIELD — Are you letting your body get run down with all the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and

HOLYOKE — Seats remain open for Wintersession classes at Holyoke Community College (HCC), offering new and returning students — as

SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) announced the appointment of three new trustees. Charlie L. D’Amour, Gregory

QUINCY — Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito recently joined Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Attorney

By Dr. Negar Beheshti Thanksgiving ushers in the start of the holiday season for many households across the country. The

WESTFIELD — Whip City Animal Sanctuary will host its second annual Pictures with Santa event on Friday, Dec. 9 at

HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced that its employees have raised more than $20,000 for two local nonprofits

MASSACHUSETTS — A study conducted by confused.com analyzed factors such as alcohol consumption, smoking rates, obesity, and stress levels to

WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital received an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from the Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Baystate

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center is currently seeking volunteer interfaith chaplains. Specifically, the hospital is seeking individuals who have served

SPRINGFIELD — For the 29th consecutive year, Rock 102 hosted its annual Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Springfield’s Open

HOLYOKE — WestMass ElderCare (WMEC) announced that an Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT) will soon be available to area

HATFIELD — For the 13th consecutive year, Monte Belmonte, radio personality at WRSI 93.9 the River, led a 43-mile, two-day

SPRINGFIELD — Today is the deadline to register to attend the fifth annual Women of Impact Gala on Thursday, Dec.