HCN News & Notes

SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, April 8, Square One will host a family-friendly virtual trivia night. Proceeds from the event will

PIONEER VALLEY — The Beta Zeta at large chapter of the nursing honor society, Sigma Theta Tau International, will present

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s Parent Education Department offers a wealth of education and support for expectant parents and families

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) is continuing its mission of supporting nonprofit organizations and the

SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Melissa Mattison, associate professor in the Western New England University (WNEU) College of Pharmacy, has been selected

HOLYOKE — Even though infection rates have been dropping and vaccinations are becoming more readily available, free “Stop the Spread”

NORTH ADAMS — The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Division of Graduate and Continuing Education will present a virtual

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced the debut of new, non-stop service from Bradley International Airport

HOLYOKE — COVID-19 was a wake-up call for hospitals and medical practices that were caught unprepared to meet the digital

SPRINGFIELD — Due to improved COVID-19 statistics throughout the region, Mercy Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New

WARE — Country Bank announced it has partnered with seven other local banks to transform the Credit for Life program

SPRINGFIELD — On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Today, March 11, 2021, Trinity

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that a new pre-registration signup tool will be available for the state’s seven mass-vaccination

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) is partnering with Pam Victor, president and founder of Happier Valley Comedy, to offer

HOLYOKE — The Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC), located in Holyoke, is hosting a virtual fundraising event featuring the 2021 Winnie

SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) announced the addition of seven new members to its board

NORTH ADAMS — With a name change officially approved by state and college governance, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA)

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced an extension of the “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 initiative, which provides free COVID-19 testing

HOLYOKE — River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) named Michele Snizek its senior program director. Snizek will oversee RVCC’s school-based health

SOUTHBRIDGE — Work on the Southbridge Community Veterinary Hospital and Bay Path Veterinary Center at Second Chance continues as Second

HOLYOKE — It’s not too late to sign up for spring session classes at Holyoke Community College. The final round

NORTHAMPTON — Dr. David Brown has begun serving as the interim president and CEO at Cooley Dickinson Health Care. Brown

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health awarded $1.2 million in Better Together Grants to 17 community-based nonprofit organizations as part of its

NANTUCKET — TUCKed In Eldercare, Care Management and Consulting recently welcomed Katie Krupka, gerontologist, certified senior advisor, and certified dementia

SPRINGFIELD — With a nursing career that spans more than 20 years, Maria Hermanson, RN works the overnight shift in

SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez and state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez announced that a virtual informational session will be held

SPRINGFIELD — When BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, launched its 40 Under Forty program in 2007, it did so to identify

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that childcare workers, K-12 educators, and K-12 school staff will be eligible to schedule

SPRINGFIELD — Women and the COVID-19 vaccine are back in the news again. First it was the question as to

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announced that the IDGA VA Healthcare Summit will take

SPRINGFIELD — Berkshire Bank recently donated 95 pieces of technology, including laptop computers, desktop computers and monitors, keyboards, cables, and

SPRINGFIELD — Health New England announced the return of its popular Where Health Matters grant program for the fourth year

SPRINGFIELD — The Davis Foundation recently awarded Christina’s House with a $15,000 grant to do what it does best —

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced $4.9 million in grants to six agencies for the creation of evidence-based, data-driven teams

AMHERST — OrthoLite, an industry leader in branded, high-performance, comfort footwear solutions, announced Buffalo Groupe and Verde Brand Communications as

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare announced it has been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary of the Big Y Community Bag Program

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health Foundation received a $50,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation to support its Spiritual Services

WORCESTER — Fallon Health recently announced new ways it is supporting the healthcare needs of its members during the COVID-19

SOUTHBRIDGE  — One of the most common reasons pets are surrendered to local shelters is the lack of affordable pet

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announced that the IDGA VA Healthcare Summit will take