One Conversation Can Make All the Difference on End-of-Life Care
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Baker-Polito Administration Awards Additional $4.5M for COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Efforts
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced an additional $4.5 million in grants to organizations working in communities hardest hit
Read MoreState Awards $30 Million to STCC to Relocate Health Programs
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College has received $30 million in state funding to move healthcare programs out of an
Read MoreBaystate Health to Offer Two Free Virtual Events on Stroke Prevention
SPRINGFIELD – Baystate Health is offering two free informative virtual events during May’s Stroke Awareness Month. Strokes Can Happen at Any Age,
Read MoreGreater Holyoke YMCA Receives $25,000 Donation
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke YMCA announced that it is the recipient of a significant donation from Barbara Bernard, a
Read MorePathlight Appoints John Roberson as Executive Director
SPRINGFIELD — Pathlight, a pioneering organization serving people in Western Mass. with developmental and intellectual disabilities, today named human services
Read MoreDiocese of Springfield Awards Mercy Medical Center Patient Assistance Grant
SPRINGFIELD — The Diocese of Springfield’s Annual Catholic Appeal grant program has awarded Mercy Medical Center $16,000 to help address
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware Is Raising Funds for Children’s Miracle Network
SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 47 locations in nine states,
Read MoreGreater Holyoke YMCA Receives $25,000 Donation
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke YMCA announced that it is the recipient of a significant donation from Barbara Bernard, a
Read MoreBaystate Medical Center Re-Opens Blood Donor Center
SPRINGFIELD — As the cases of COVID-19 subside in the community, Baystate Medical Center has re-opened its Blood Donor Center to the
Read MoreBig Y Express Launches New Downtown Format
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y has announced plans to build a new concept Big Y Express Fresh Market at 1500 Main
Read MoreLesser Recognized as ‘Champion of Family Medicine’
State Sen. Eric Lesser was recently recognized by the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians as its 2022 Legislative Champion of Family Medicine.
Read MoreSpringfield College To Break Ground on New Health Sciences Center
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College will break ground on its new Health Sciences Center on April 21. The new facility, to
Read MoreMHA to Mark National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
SPRINGFIELD – Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese sandwich? Better yet, who doesn’t love an employer who plans to serve
Read MoreState Announces At-Home COVID Tests for Residents Served Through Local Food Banks
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced additional distribution of free at-home COVID-19 test kits to expand access for residents across
Read MoreJane Albert to Retire from Baystate Health After 20 Years
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health, announced that Jane Albert, senior vice president and chief
Read MoreWillie Ross School to Host Conference on ‘Current Research in Deaf Education’ on May 3
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf will host a conference, “Current Research in Deaf Education,” on Tuesday, May
Read MoreBFAIR Announces Licensing, Certification Renewal by Office of Quality Enhancement
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) announced a successful review and continued licensing by the Office of
Read MoreBalise Auto Continues to Drive Square One’s Campaign for Healthy Kids
SPRINGFIELD — Balise Auto, a longtime Square One supporter, recently raised $4,000 to support the nonprofit agency’s Campaign for Healthy
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital Corp. Seeks Community Benefit Mini-grant Proposals
PALMER — The Baystate Wing Hospital Corp. has released a request for proposal (RFP) for community benefits mini-grants from area
Read MoreMusicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Plan Summer Concert Series
SPRINGFIELD — MOSSO, the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, have announced a summer concert series of three programs, two
Read MoreAIC’s 137th Commencement to Welcome Honorary Degree Recipient Marcella MacDonald
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will celebrate its 137th commencement on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m., at the
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network to Host Virtual and In-person Job Fairs
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced upcoming virtual and in-person job fairs, with many positions offering sign-on bonuses
Read MoreUMass Dining To Host 11th Annual 5K Dash and Dine to Benefit Amherst Survival Center
AMHERST — UMass Dining Services will host its 11th annual UMass 5K Dash and Dine on campus Saturday, April 9,
Read MoreFrancis Kirley to Speak at Elms College’s 91st Commencement on May 14
CHICOPEE — Francis Kirley, president and CEO of Nexion Health, will deliver the commencement address for the Elms College class
Read MoreRuth’s House Lunch and Learn Series to Help Attendees ‘Press the Reset Button’ on April 20
LONGMEADOW — The monthly virtual Lunch and Learn series at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence announced that Leah Doroch will
Read MoreApplication Period for Fallon Health Community Impact Grants Now Open
WORCESTER ― Fallon Health announced it is accepting applications for its annual Community Impact Grants program. Grants ranging from $10,000
Read MoreMassDevelopment Issues $9.5 Million Bond for Food Bank Construction Project
CHICOPEE — MassDevelopment has issued a $9.5 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Inc.,
Read MoreMHA Collaborates with Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District on Mental-health Services
WILBRAHAM — A collaboration with the Springfield-based Mental Health Assoc. (MHA) is enabling the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District to join
Read MoreMassDevelopment Bond Helps Gándara Buy, Renovate New Corporate Offices
SPRINGFIELD — MassDevelopment has issued a $4.3 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Gándara Mental Health Center Inc., which used
Read MoreHolyoke Community College to Lift Mask Mandate May 20
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will lift its mask mandate on Friday, May 20, after the end of the
Read MoreProgram on Building Resilience from Within for Self-care and Caregivers Slated for April 18
SPRINGFIELD — On Monday, April 18 from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m., Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts will present mindfulness
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Asks for Help to ‘Raise the Roof’
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services, at its annual dinner auction event, announced an $85,000 capital campaign to replace
Read MorePellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley Wins Victory for Worker’s Rights
SPRINGFIELD — On March 25, the Department of Industrial Accidents Reviewing Board issued a major ruling concerning worker safety. In
Read MoreAutism Connections to Present 31st Annual Autism Conference
HADLEY — Autism Connections, the Western Mass. autism center serving families and individuals in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties,
Read MoreBFAIR Earns Three-year CARF Accreditation
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) received a three-year Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation
Read More94.7 WMAS Radiothon Raises More Than $226,925 for Baystate Children’s Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — On March 8-9, the 94.7 WMAS Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) radiothon to benefit Baystate Children’s Hospital in Springfield
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Hospital Earns Top Score as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital received an evaluation of 100 and the designation of LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in the
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf to Host Legislative Breakfast on April 1
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) will host a legislative breakfast on Friday, April 1 from 10
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley Salutes Hometown Hero to Celebrate Centennial
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley will host a luncheon in honor of its 100th-anniversary year, alongside special guest
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