Nominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2022
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting
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Square One Awarded $7 Million from Children’s Trust of Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of families in Springfield will continue to benefit from Square One’s Healthy Families program, thanks to a
Read MoreTrinity Health Announces More Cutbacks, Layoffs
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Trinity Health plans to close its Trinity Health at Home home health-care and hospice agency in West
Read MoreBaystate Health Mobile Blood Donation Team Coming to Palmer on July 27
PALMER —The Baystate Health Blood Donation team will host a blood drive at Baystate Wing Hospital on Wednesday, July 27
Read MoreNominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2022
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Wins Health New England’s Step-Up Fitness Challenge
MONSON — Employees at Monson Savings Bank outstepped a team of town of Monson employees to win the Monson Step-Up
Read MoreServiceNet’s Gisenia Stewart to Join Baby Bonds Task Force
NORTHAMPTON — ServiceNet’s diversity coordinator, Gisenia Stewart, will join a group of experts, leaders, and community members to spearhead the
Read MoreNominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2022
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting
Read MoreBFAIR’s Summer Kick Off Festival Brought the Heat
NORTH ADAMS —Last month, BFAIR staged its First Annual Summer Kick-Off Festival, which that raised more than $31,000. With support from 34
Read MoreNominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2022
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting recognition
Read MoreTiffany Appleton Named President of Board of Dakin
SPRINGFIELD — Tiffany Appleton has been named president of the board of directors at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield. Appleton joined
Read MoreNominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2022
SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting recognition
Read MoreHospice of the Fisher Home’s Golf Tournament Raises $27,000
The Hospice of the Fisher Home raised more than $27,000 at the recent par 3 fundraiser at Amherst Golf Club’s
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley Seeks Donations for ‘Purses’ Program
SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Leadership Council, an affiliate group of United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV), its hosting its Pack
Read MoreHMC Names Lisa Wray-Schechterle Director of Community Benefits
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center has announced the appointment of Lisa Wray-Schechterle, as the hospital’s director of Community Benefits. Wray-Schechterle
Read MoreHCC Accepting Applications for Free Community Health Worker Program
HOLYOKE – Holyoke Community College is now accepting applications for its free Community Health Worker training and apprenticeship program. The
Read MoreThe Mount’s 2022 Summer Lecture Series Kicks Off on July 11
LENOX — The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, announced its 2022 Summer Lecture Series line-up. Now in its 29th year, the
Read MoreWNEU to Offer Free ‘CarFit’ Event on July 7
SPRINGFIELD — The Western New England University Department of Occupational Therapy will present ‘CarFit’; on Thursday, from 1 to 3
Read MoreFlorence Bank Donates $50,000 to the Easthampton Community Center
FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced that it recently donated $50,000 to the Easthampton Community Center through its Florence Savings Easthampton
Read MorebankESB commits $30,000 to Girls Inc. of the Valley
EASTHAMPTON — Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, announced that the bank has pledged $30,000 over three years to
Read MoreCDC Designates UMass Amherst as Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases
AMHERST — UMass Amherst has received a $10 million, five-year award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Read More$475 Million Courthouse Plan Proposed
SPRINGFIELD — Developer Peter A Picknelly, along with Springfield city officials, on Thursday unveiled a proposal to build a new
Read MoreGrand Opening Slated for HONEY Dispensary
NORTHAMPTON — HONEY, a recreational cannabis dispensary, located in the former home of Sierra Grille, will stage its grand opening
Read MoreGirls Inc. of the Valley to Partner with Wellness for the Culture
HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley announces partnership with Wellness for the Culture (WFTC) that will put mental health
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County Named Small Agency of The Year
GREENFIELD — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County (BBBSFC) was honored as Small Agency of the Year by Big
Read MoreMSB Partners with Agencies for Build-a-Bike Event
MONSON — In the spirit of its 150thAnniversary, Monson Savings Bank launched its 150 Build-a-Bike campaign this year, with more
Read MoreSenator Velis Lauds Efforts to Keep Leeds VA Facility Open
WESTFIELD —State Sen. the Senate chairman of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, on Tuesday praised efforts to
Read MoreState Maintains R&D Leadership, Says New Innovation Economy Index
BOSTON – The echoes of the COVID-19 global health crisis were apparent in the latest edition of The Index of the Massachusetts
Read MoreCountry Bank Recognizes President’s Platinum Recipient
WARE — Country Bank recently announced that Tracey Wrzesien, assistant vice President, retail banking officer, is the recipient of its
Read MoreLeadership Pioneer Valley Welcomes Five Additions to Board
SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley recently welcomed five local leaders to its board of directors: • Claudia Pazmany, executive director,
Read MoreClosing of Veterans Hospital Blocked
A Veterans Affairs restructuring plan that would have closed the Edward P. Boland VA Center in Leeds has been blocked
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Partners with Nest Collaborative
SPRINGFIELD—Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center for Maternity (FLC) announced that it now offers virtual lactation consultation to families through
Read MoreNominations Sought for Super 60 Program
SPRINGFIELD— The Springfield Regional Chamber (SRC) is seeking nominations for its annual Super 60 awards program. Super 60 recognizes the
Read MoreFrankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments Postponed
LONGMEADOW — Due to the bad weather forecast for today, JGS Lifecare a healthcare system serving seniors and their families
Read MoreAMA Slams Court Ruling on Abortion
The American Medical Assoc. issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade:
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Historical Marker is Unveiled for 150th Anniversary
MONSON — Monson Savings recently marked its 150th anniversary by unveiling a historical marker at the original location of Monson
Read MoreBaystate Wing Recognized for Stroke Care
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital has earned national recognition by the American Heart Association with the Gold Plus/Target Stroke Honor Roll/Target Type 2
Read MoreSpringfield College President Named to NCAA Board of Governors
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper will serve as a voting member on a new NCAA Board of Governors,
Read MoreWestfield Bank Supports Camp Atwater Capital Campaign
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank President and CEO James C. Hagan on Thursday presented Springfield Urban League CEO Henry M. Thomas
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital Recognized for High-Quality Stroke Care
WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s ‘Gold Plus With Target: Type 2 Diabetes With Honor
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