HCN News & Notes

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

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

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

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University will host its Stuff-a-Cruiser Toy Drive event on Monday, Dec. 6 from 8 a.m.

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced the deployment of three state-supported mobile units for monoclonal antibody treatment for high-risk individuals

SPRINGFIELD — More than 4 million youth and young adults experience homelessness annually in this country. It is estimated that

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) nurse Michaela LaPlante has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national nursing

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

SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Simone Alter-Muri, Springfield College’s director and professor for Art Therapy/Counseling and Art Education Programs, recently received the

SPRINGFIELD — As part of its Hope for the Holidays program, United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) announced Fill the

WORCESTER — AdCare Hospital has appointed Romas Buivydas as its CEO. For the past six months, Buivydas has served as

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center is five-star rated for carotid procedures, respiratory failure and treatment of sepsis, according to new

BOSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be sending more than $22 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

PITTSFIELD — Carr Hardware announced the success of its Carr-nniversary Weekend, which, with customers’ help, led to a donation of

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Assoc. (MHA), announced updated hospital guidance to

BOSTON — To ensure safety for the citizens of Massachusetts, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will be conducting alcohol-enforcement

SPRINGFIELD — Looking for something different to give for the holidays this year? The Rays of Hope Pink Holiday Boutique

HOLYOKE — A Hampden Superior Court judge dismissed criminal charges against two administrators of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, where an

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University’s (WNE) College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was recently awarded a $300,000 research grant

HOLYOKE — Free “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 testing at Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been extended through March 31, 2022,

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that, effective immediately, all Massachusetts residents ages 18 and over are eligible to get

WORCESTER — Fallon Health announced that $110,000 worth of grants have been awarded to 11 community-based organizations across its service

SPRINGFIELD — For the next several weeks, the Baystate Health Mobile Vaccine Team, whose mission is to ensure all communities