HCN News & Notes

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2009, BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is advising consumers who have any Dog Gone Dog Treats to

GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Health Systems announced that MACONY Pediatrics, the system’s pediatric-care clinic, received an award from Massachusetts Health

SPRINGFIELD — Pathlight, a local human-services provider headquartered in Springfield, recently won two honors for its work highlighting the lives

SPRINGFIELD — The American International College (AIC) board of trustees announced that Hubert Benitez, DDS, PhD has been unanimously selected

BOSTON — The Department of Public Health (DPH) released updated guidance regarding the use of face coverings and masks by

LONGMEADOW — The Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) will unveil its new Rigamajig, granted by the Morgan Stanley

BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation recently released a report on the need for behavioral healthcare

SPRINGFIELD — Last week, state Sen. Adam Gomez attended an event at Square One in Springfield to present the organization

SPRINGFIELD — Feeling sad, anxious, or depressed after having a heart attack or heart surgery is normal, and so is

EAST BROOKFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for Second Chance Animal Services’ 23rd annual dinner auction. The fundraiser will

BOSTON — Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders announced that Margret Cooke, acting commissioner for the Department

NORTH ADAMS — Katherine Fichter, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) assistant secretary and chief of Climate and Decarbonization, will give

MALDEN — Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeffrey Riley announced that the statewide mask requirement for

SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals received a $10,000 grant investment from Petco Love to support its lifesaving work

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2022 — but

SPRINGFIELD — Advanced Vein Care Center, one of the leading treatment centers in New England for venous diseases, recently donated

SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of February, Freedom Credit Union is once again collecting donations for its  annual Gift of

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Health Care recently welcomed Dr. Ursula McMillian to the Cooley Dickinson Medical Group’s General Surgical Care

LONGMEADOW — The monthly virtual Lunch and Learn series at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence announced that, on Wednesday, Feb.

HOLYOKE — The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) recently welcomed 14 new board members. As Springfield YPS continues

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital received a $5,000 gift from the Northampton Rotary Club to support Transforming Emergency Care: Campaign

SPRINGFIELD — HomeCare Hands 24/7 announced the opening of its HCH EDU at 135 State St., Suite 203 in order

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2022. The deadline

SPRINGFIELD  — Mercy Medical Center’s Community Health and Well Being (CHWB) Department has received three separate grants totaling $272,000 to

By Kimberley Lee The death of Peter Robbins resonated with me. He was tapped to be the first voice of

AMHERST — The long-term use of oral contraceptives and certain methods of tubal ligation (TL) were associated with lower levels

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently announced additional resources that support the implementation of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform

NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration will once again partner with

BURLINGTON — David Phelps, former president and CEO of Berkshire Health Systems (BHS), has received the prestigious 2022 William L.

By T.J. Bynes, Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Baystate Noble Hospital Folks often ask me for healthy meal

SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) will host the grand opening of its new Springfield Community Service Center

BURLINGTON — Cooley Dickinson Health Care President and CEO Dr. Lynnette Watkins was voted onto the board of trustees of

SPRINGFIELD — Did you know that Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who led many others to freedom along the Underground