HCN News & Notes

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that data collected from its statewide, first-in-the-nation pooled testing initiative in schools across the

SPRINGFIELD — The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) and Dress for Success Western Massachusetts have partnered to provide

LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow’s monthly Caregivers Support Group and Memory Café, two programs for people living with dementia and their caregivers,

SPRINGFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services reached a new milestone in its history of helping pets in need by performing

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

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2009, BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced the creation of its first-ever endowed chair, to be known as the Ronald T. Burkman

SPRINGFIELD — An Emergency Solutions Grant totaling $163,695 from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will enable

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels of West Springfield donated 200 St. Patrick’s Day goody bags to Mont Marie Rehabilitation &

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2009, BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through

LONGMEADOW — For prospective students and parents alike, there is one question that needs to be answered when it comes

SPRINGFIELD — In addition to providing care during the pandemic last year, Mercy Medical Center providers made sure all patients

CHICOPEE — When the Strive Clinic opened in mid-December 2020 at ServiceNet’s Enrichment Center in Chicopee, its had nine physical-

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital invites community members to a livestream event, “A COVID Year: Challenges & Resilience,” on Thursday,

LONGMEADOW — Second Chance Home Care, located at 200 North Main St., Suite 4 South, East Longmeadow — a non-medical

SPRINGFIELD — Square One announced the promotion of Melissa Blissett to vice president of Family Support Services. A native of

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital received a $30,000 gift from Thomson Financial Management to support the Childbirth Center project, which,

NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a virtual panel, “Closing the Gap on Herd Immunity,”

SPRINGFIELD — Department of Physical Therapy faculty members at Springfield College will present the 24th annual Greene Memorial Lecture in

SPRINGFIELD — In its upcoming “Making Homes Healthier” virtual webinar series, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will help

NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the promotion of Michelle Baity to the position of senior vice president of Human Resources.

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations at its 11 branches throughout Western Mass. to benefit the Foundation

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2009, BusinessWest, the sister publication of HCN, has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and

AMHERST — A new professorship in psychological and brain sciences at UMass Amherst has been established through a financial commitment

HOLYOKE — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) launched a new program in partnership with Holyoke Health Center and the HEALing

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that Massachusetts will advance to step 1 of phase 4 of the Commonwealth’s reopening

NORTHAMPTON — Turning Leaf Centers opened its doors on 261 King St. in Northampton this week. The dispensary features a

AMHERST — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has awarded $1.5 million to four University of Massachusetts institutes to

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Said Nafai is chairperson for the third annual Occupational

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced the timeline for all remaining residents to be eligible for a vaccine. The administration also

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2009, BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through

CHICOPEE — Playful Minds Learning Center announced it will take over operations of the Arbors Kids childcare center beginning on

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