HCN News & Notes

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University (WSU) will host a virtual information session for its master of public administration and master

BOSTON — UMass President Marty Meehan was honored by the Massachusetts Assoc. for Mental Health (MAMH) for his deep commitment

SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) has joined efforts with the Western Massachusetts Transportation Advocacy Network to

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2018, BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, has been celebrating outstanding women from all industries through its Women of

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will present a free, virtual lecture series during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October beginning with

SPRINGFIELD — Professional Drywall Construction Inc. (PDC), a commercial drywall company headquartered in Springfield, raised $45,500 at its sixth annual

BRIGHTON — Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) has been selected by the state’s Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA)

SPRINGFIELD — Last winter, Live Well Springfield brought the community to a disaster-preparedness exercise that traditionally only engaged city and

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently announced the launch of a comprehensive, user-friendly website designed to provide survivors of sexual

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — For some people with major depressive disorder, first-line treatments such as anti-depressants and psychotherapy do not provide

SPRINGFIELD — The Center for Human Development (CHD) will share a 50th-anniversary celebration dinner with the community on Thursday, Oct.

AGAWAM — The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) will host a half-day training opportunity on Wednesday, Oct. 12 for

SPRINGFIELD — Cholesterol has its good and bad qualities, and “it’s the bad you want to avoid,” said Dr. Quinn

CHICOPEE — Elms College announced that it has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

NORTH ADAMS — MCLA’s Division of Graduate & Continuing Education (DGCE) announced the 2022-23 schedule of information sessions for those

AGAWAM — Adventist Community Services Department of the Shiloh Seventh-Day Adventist Church and the National Alliance on Mental Illness of

SPRINGFIELD — Assisted Living Locators announced the launch of its Boston and Western Mass. franchise territory. Assisted Living Locators will

PALMER — The community is invited to join the Baystate Health Blood Donation team as they partner with Palmer Ambulance

SPRINGFIELD — Work Opportunity Center Inc. announced it is the recipient of a grant to help purchase outdoor seating. The

SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley announced that it has worked with multiple nonprofit agencies to compile a list

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2018, BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, has been celebrating outstanding women from all industries through its Women of

HOLYOKE — Kimberley Lee has been named chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center. A communications

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will hold its 2022 annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Leavitt Family Jewish Home,

AGAWAM — The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts (NAMI-WM) has been selected as the beneficiary of the

HOLYOKE — The start of a new academic year can be stressful for students of any age, and their parents,

PALMER — The Baystate Wing Hospital Gift Shop continues to expand its days and hours of operation. The gift shop

SPRINGFIELD — The Fresh Paint Springfield mural festival will begin this weekend with the painting of seven new murals downtown

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

LONGMEADOW — Yvonne Williams is a commander of transformation. She uplifts the human spirit and inspires change through positive messaging,

SPRINGFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is offering free pet vaccinations for Springfield-area pets at a community pet vaccine clinic

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) announced that it received 2022-23 Star Performer recognition from the American Orthopaedic Assoc. (AOA)

HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center, which opened in the spring of 2021, bathed the upper stories of its building

PITTSFIELD — With fresh recognition from BusinessWest, the Dulye Leadership Experience (DLE) 2022 Leadership Immersion is generating a buzz for

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2018, BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, has been celebrating outstanding women from all industries through its Women of

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health is announcing major changes to its hospital visitation (also referred to as care partner) guidelines, including

AGAWAM — Heritage Woods Senior Living will host a job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m.

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB recently made a $5,000 donation to Easthampton Neighbors to help provide services and programs to assist Easthampton

SPRINGFIELD — Frances Marthone has been named the new administrator for Shriners Children’s Boston and Shriners Children’s New England in