HCC Professor Receives Education Award from Latino Scholarship Fund
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) Anthropology professor Vanessa Martínez is the recipient of the 2022 Antonia Pantoja Award from
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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
Read MoreFallon Health Launches Brand-Awareness Campaign
WORCESTER — Fallon Health announced the launch of a brand-awareness campaign that advances and reflects its commitment to individuals served
Read MoreBCBS of Massachusetts Foundation Launches Community Mental-health Grant Program
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation recently announced the launch of the Advancing Community-Driven Mental Health
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 MoreState Senate Passes Bill Protecting Reproductive and Gender-affirming Care
BOSTON — On July 13, the Massachusetts State Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill protecting providers, residents, and visitors to
Read MoreMassachusetts Public Health Officials Confirm 18 New Monkeypox Cases
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced 18 additional cases of monkeypox in adult males within the
Read MoreLEGO Employees Put Their Products and Skills to the Test at Square One
SPRINGFIELD — Employees of LEGO in Enfield, Conn. will be returning to Square One, once again putting their playtime skills
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 Donates $2,250 to Shriners Hospitals for Children
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty recently presented a $2,250 donation to Stacey Perlmutter, director of
Read MoreMassachusetts Senators Vow to Protect Reproductive Rights
BOSTON — Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka, Health Care Financing Senate Chair Cindy Friedman, and Public Health Senate Chair Joanne
Read MoreRuth’s House Lunch & Learn Series to Tackle Orthostatic Hypertension on July 20
LONGMEADOW — Orthostatic hypotension can be concerning as it can appear as a stroke as well as contribute to falls,
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 MoreNeighbors’ Quick Response Earns MHA’s You Matter! Award
SPRINGFIELD — Wilbraham residents Chelsea Corr-Limoges and husband Zachary Limoges were honored with the Mental Health Association’s You Matter! award
Read MoreBFAIR Receives More Than $15,000 from Fraternal Order of the Eagles
NORTH ADAMS — In June, BFAIR was honored as the state charity for the Massachusetts Fraternal Order of the Eagles
Read MoreBerkshire Bank’s Foundation Contributes $205,000 to Springfield Nonprofits
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank presented a total of $205,000 in funding last month to Springfield non-profit organizations during Berkshire’s BEST
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 MoreSquare 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
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