HCN News & Notes

HOLYOKE — Valley Health Systems Inc., which consists of Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke Medical Group, Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care,

SPRINGFIELD — A recent news story about how Vietnam veteran Eugene Brice was physically threatened and called a racial slur

SPRINGFIELD — Consider celebrating the season of giving by giving the gift of life and signing up as an organ

AMHERST — In the largest-ever nutritional comparison of beef and alternative burgers available to U.S. consumers, a UMass Amherst analysis

AMHERST — A research team including a UMass Amherst computer scientist has received a $1.1 million grant to further develop

HOLYOKE — In an effort to make vaccines more accessible to the community, Holyoke Mall is partnering with the Holyoke

EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services recently took in 11 homeless cats and kittens from animal shelters in tornado-ravaged

ORANGE — Behavioral Health Network (BHN) has partnered with the Community Health Center of Franklin County (CHCFC) to help those

MASSACHUSETTS — Care Coordinate, LLC, a statewide network that provides access to high-quality and cost-effective home- and community-based services, of

PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Health Systems board of trustees announced that a leadership transition will take place at BHS early

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced plans to increase access to at-home COVID-19 test kits for residents across the Commonwealth.

PITTSFIELD — David Phelps, president and CEO of Berkshire Health Systems (BHS), the region’s largest employer, announced that he will

SPRINGFIELD — Health New England recently welcomed two new executives to its leadership team. Dr. Kate McIntosh is HNE’s new

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker signed a $4 billion spending plan on Monday to support continued recovery across key priority

LONGMEADOW — As part of the monthly virtual Lunch and Learn series at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence, on Thursday,

By Alane Burgess The holidays are a stressful time in some way, shape, or form for everyone. However, for those

SPRINGFIELD — Mercedes-Benz of Springfield is revving up the holiday spirit by hosting a toy drive to benefit Square One’s

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced $12.6 million in funding for community-based COVID-19 response, which includes $8.6 million in grants

LONGMEADOW — As part of the monthly virtual Lunch and Learn series at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence, on Wednesday,

PITTSFIELD — Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) was named a Top

AMHERST — Two visionary financial gifts have provided a strong foundation for UMass Amherst nurses and engineers to collaborate and

NORTHAMPTON — Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Cooley Dickinson was named a Top General Hospital

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest will honor its fourth annual Women of Impact on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m.

SPRINGFIELD — Pathlight, a leading Western Mass. organization supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, is taking over the Basketball

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) announced, along with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind and the Massachusetts Commission

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that genetic sequencing has identified the COVID-19 Omicron variant for

AGAWAM — The Atrium at Cardinal Drive has launched its 13th annual Stockings for Seniors benefit drive. By donating small

LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) announced that Mary Cate Mannion has joined the school’s board of

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest will honor its fourth annual Women of Impact on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m.

SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you

NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR launched its Heart of BFAIR end-of-year campaign on Dec. 1, following a successful Giving Tuesday campaign

FLORENCE — Twenty-six Hampden County nonprofit leaders attended Florence Bank’s first Zoominar event in mid-October to learn about participation in