AIC Nursing, OT Students Train in New Health-sciences Labs Following 2023 Fire
SPRINGFIELD — Nursing and occupational therapy (OT) students at American International College (AIC) are learning in newly constructed health-sciences labs
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Helix Human Services to Present ‘Rise Up: A Journey to Trauma Recovery’ Symposium
SPRINGFIELD — Helix Human Services, previously known as the Children’s Study Home, will unveil its inaugural symposium, “Rise Up: A
Read MoreWomen’s Fund of Western Massachusetts Announces $240,000 in Grant Awards
SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts recently announced $240,000 in grant awards this year and through 2026 to
Read MoreTito’s Handmade Vodka Issues $5,000 Challenge Match to Help Shelter Pets in Need
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced that longtime supporter Tito’s Handmade Vodka has stepped in to help following
Read MoreFirst Responders Invited to Suicide-prevention and Veteran Mental-health Summit on Sept. 26
NORTHAMPTON — First responders from public-safety departments across Central and Western Mass. are invited to attend a free, all-day summit
Read MoreAnthony Gulluni, Jeffrey Sattler, Kevin Vann Named 2024 Pynchon Medalists
SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts’ trustees of the Order of William Pynchon announced the selection of three
Read MoreUMass Amherst Celebrates Start of Construction on New SPHHS Hub
AMHERST — UMass Amherst hosted state and local leaders this week to celebrate the start of construction for a new
Read MoreAttorney Karen Jackson to Lead Estate-planning Series at HCC
HOLYOKE — Attorney Karen Jackson of Jackson Law in Holyoke will lead a three-course series on estate planning at Holyoke
Read MoreMiraVista Behavioral Health Center Launches Walk-In-Wednesday Hiring Events
HOLYOKE — In response to increasing demand for mental-health services, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced Walk-In-Wednesdays, an innovative series of
Read MoreExposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’ May Weaken Bones as People Age
AMHERST — A UMass Amherst epidemiology researcher will examine whether and how exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Seeking Donations in Support of Walk to End Alzheimer’s
SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of September, Freedom Credit Union is accepting monetary donations at all its branches to benefit
Read MoreFinal Rules Issued Strengthening Access to Mental-health, Substance-use-disorder Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to ensure more than 150 million people with private health
Read MoreSTCC to Offer Bilingual CNA Classes on Saturdays
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer Saturday classes for bilingual Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Plus training starting
Read MoreWestMass ElderCare Celebrates Raises More Than $12,500 with Online Auction
HOLYOKE — WestMass ElderCare (WMEC) announced that its Fabulous 50th Online Auction, which ran Aug. 8-30 in celebration of its
Read MoreAIC Awarded Life-sciences Grant to Modernize Science Labs
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s Workforce Development Capital
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Opening Second Urgent Care Location in Lenox
LENOX — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the opening of a second urgent-care location, with a new facility being developed
Read MoreScientific Review Reveals Top Three Effective Ways to Stop Smoking
AMHERST — A major new review of evidence by a team of scientists, including a UMass Amherst public-health researcher, has
Read MoreHolyoke Mall to Host Get Hired Job Fair on Sept. 18
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall invites area businesses to connect with eager job seekers during the Get Hired Job Fair, sponsored
Read MoreBaystate Health’s Tyonne Hinson Recognized as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Tyonne Hinson, senior vice president and chief Diversity, Health Equity, and Inclusion officer, has
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Offering 50% Adoption Discounts Sept. 6-7
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society has partnered with WWLP-TV in promoting NBCUniversal’s nationwide “Clear the Shelters” campaign to drive pet
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. Family Services Announces 2024 Family Reunion Weekend
SPRINGFIELD — Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services (MLKFS) will host its inaugural 2024 Family Reunion Weekend celebration on Sept.
Read MorePro & Local Detailing’s Annual Charity Car Show to Benefit Veterans’ Home
ENFIELD, Conn. — Pro & Local Detailing will host its fifth annual Charity Car Show at the Polish American Club
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital to Host Mobile Blood Donation Team on Sept. 9
WESTFIELD — Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to the American Red Cross. There is no
Read MoreWhip City Animal Sanctuary to Host Cruise Night on Oct. 13
WESTFIELD — Whip City Animal Sanctuary will host its first Hogs & Horsepower Car & Bike Show on Sunday, Oct.
Read MoreBaystate School of Nursing Alumnae Make Gift to Continue Excellence in Nursing
SPRINGFIELD — Recently, four Baystate School of Nursing alumnae — Gail LeClair (class of ’64), Ann Tompkins (’53), Marty Pilon
Read MoreWest Nile Virus Detected from Mosquitoes in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that the West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in
Read MoreSeven Bacon Wilson Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 2025
SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson, P.C., with offices in Springfield, Northampton, Amherst, and Westfield, announced that seven of its attorneys have
Read MoreCancer Connection to Host Annual Harvest Dinner on Oct. 17
NORTHAMPTON — On Thursday, Oct. 17, Cancer Connection will host its annual Harvest Dinner at Inn on Boltwood in Amherst,
Read MoreEasthampton Fire Department Partners with Baystate Health for Critical Blood Drive
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Fire Department announced a partnership with the Baystate Health Blood Donor Program to host a blood
Read MoreWebinar to Update Massachusetts Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform
BOSTON — In early 2023, Massachusetts began implementing its Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform, a sweeping set of changes aimed
Read MoreConnectorCare Pilot Expansion Lowers Costs, Improves Access to Care for 51,000 Residents
BOSTON — A new report published by the Massachusetts Health Connector shows that the ConnectorCare pilot expansion enabled access to
Read MoreFood Bank of Western Massachusetts Receives $50,000 from Point32Health Foundation
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts received a $50,000 general operating grant from Point32Health Foundation to support its
Read MoreGlenmeadow Announces Honorary Age of Excellence Award Recipient
SPRINGFIELD — Glenmeadow recently announced the selection of seven distinguished individuals to receive an inaugural Age of Excellence Award. This
Read MoreMassachusetts Health Officials Announce First Human Case of EEE in State Since 2000
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recently announced the first human case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)
Read MoreDeadline Is Sept. 2 to Nominate a Woman of Impact
SPRINGFIELD — Time is running out for BusinessWest to accept nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. Nominations
Read MoreExcel Dryer Earns SEAL Sustainable Product Award for Two Products
EAST LONGMEADOW — Excel Dryer Inc. recently received Sustainable Product Awards as part of the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards
Read MoreState Awards $8.5 Million for Early-education and Childcare Program Capital Renovations
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that 20 organizations across Massachusetts are being awarded $8.5 million in capital funding to
Read MoreShatz, Schwartz and Fentin Recognized as a Best Law Firm for 2025 by Best Lawyers
SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, with offices in Springfield and Northampton, was recognized by Best Lawyers as a Best
Read MoreThirteen Bulkley Richardson Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers
SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced that 13 lawyers from the firm were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in
Read MoreState Health Officials Announce Risk-level Changes for West Nile Virus
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that, due to ongoing evidence of mosquitoes carrying West Nile
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