HCN News & Notes

WORCESTER — Fallon Health, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit healthcare-services organization, announced that Katie Acker has been named to the newly

SPRINGFIELD — This week, state Sen. Adam Gomez gathered alongside fellow Springfield legislators and members of the Western Mass. delegation

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University’s (WNE) College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announced the launch of a new full-time,

NEW YORK — Newsweek has released the 2022 World’s Best Hospitals List for the third year in a row in

SOUTH HADLEY — Mount Holyoke College President Sonya Stephens announced that she will step down in August to become president

SPRINGFIELD — Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing will host Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, who will be joined by Parks, Building

SPRINGFIELD — A brain injury acquired from a trauma or medical condition can disable an individual physically and cognitively, altering

SPRINGFIELD — The Mental Health Assoc. (MHA) received a $132,000 community benefits grant from Mercy Medical Center to support capital

WARE — Country Bank reported that its community donations for 2021 totaled more than $1.1 million. The bank’s philanthropic efforts

SPRINGFIELD — The American International College (AIC) Admissions office will offer virtual information sessions for prospective graduate-degree program applicants during

WESTFIELD — State Sen. John Velis hosted a roundtable on Feb. 25 for stakeholders involved in animal welfare to discuss

MONSON — As it gets ready to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Monson Savings Bank (MSB) announced ways it is sharing

SPRINGFIELD — In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts has joined Jewish Federations

SPRINGFIELD — Do you know if your heart is healthy? You should. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of

SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Mass. (PHIWM) recently announced several new staff and board members. New staff

HOLYOKE – Holyoke Medical Center will begin offering drive-up COVID-19 testing beginning today at the main entrance of the hospital.

The 2022 Difference Makers include Tara Brewster, vice president of Business Development at Greenfield Savings Bank; the Community Foundation of

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