PITTSFIELD — Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont announced it has received a $1,500 grant from Fallon Health for the nonprofit’s continued work in fighting food insecurity in the Berkshires. Goodwill is part of a local collaborative effort that transports roughly 9,000 pounds of food every week from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in Chicopee to Berkshire County soup kitchens, food pantries, and a homeless shelter. “We appreciate Fallon Health’s grant supporting Goodwill trucks and drivers who bring fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, frozen meals, meat, a ..read more

HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank announced its support for the Square One capital campaign to build a new, state-of-the-art facility at the site of its former location at 947 Main St. in Springfield’s South End. With early support from the city of Springfield and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Square One has reacquired the land of its original location, which was destroyed by the 2011 tornado, and is looking to build a 26,000-square-foot child and family center. The post PeoplesBank Supports Square One Capital Campaign appeared first on Health Care News ..read more

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine, the biweekly business journal covering Western Massachusetts, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in the May 13 edition of the magazine. For four decades, BusinessWest — first called the Western Massachusetts Business Journal when Publisher John Gormally debuted it in May 1984 — has profiled countless companies, organizations, and business leaders; detailed the trends, challenges, and evolutions that have shaped dozens of sectors; and done plenty of evolving of its own, including a shift from monthly to biweekly publication in 2004, a robust online platform ..read more

SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited to virtually attend the 2024 Faces of Faith: A Community Conversation About Cancer Prevention and Survivorship. The photographic display and storytelling event, featuring local men and women who are cancer survivors, will be held today, April 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event — sponsored by the Baystate Health Office of Diversity, Health Equity, Inclusion in partnership with Focus Springfield, the Faith Based Health Alliance, and the Center for Cancer Equity and Engagement – Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center — will be livestreamed. Click here to acce ..read more

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University announced the introduction of its new occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program. Housed within the university’s Health Science department, this program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for diverse careers in the healthcare industry. This initiative represents a significant milestone for Westfield State, as it becomes the sole provider of an OTA degree program in Massachusetts. It is also the only program in the country which allows students to interact with a fully simulated community, with accessible digital spaces su ..read more

PITTSFIELD — Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont announced it has received $8,500 in grants from Berkshire Bank, Greylock Federal Credit Union, and MountainOne Bank to support its Soar for Success employability skills program. The nonprofit social-services organization received an additional $2,500 from Greylock Federal Credit Union toward promotion and other costs associated with its annual meeting in October. Goodwill’s Soar for Success program focuses on job training in custodial skills, customer service, and employability skills guidance for individuals preparing for ..read more

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels West Springfield announced it has received the 2024 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse (HCP). The Provider of Choice Award is granted only to top-ranking home-care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by HCP, an independent satisfaction research firm for post-acute care. Visiting Angels West Springfield is recognized among a select few home-care providers across the country who have proven their ability to provide outstanding care. “We’re excited to congratulate Visiting Angels West Springfield for their well ..read more

SPRINGFIELD — Did you know that two-thirds of men avoid booking appointments with their primary-care provider, and when they finally do see their doctor, they often keep important health information to themselves because they are afraid what their symptoms might reveal? It’s Men’s Health Awareness Day at Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center on Thursday, April 25, designed to put men in the know about their current health and how they can lead a healthier lifestyle. The free educational and informational event — held from 4 to 6 p.m. — will feature a talk by preventive cardiologist ..read more

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) will bring together today’s leading and distinguished physicians and medical professionals to share the latest in diagnosis, treatment, and research at the 2024 Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium. The virtual event will be held on Friday, May 17 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Click here for full program information and to register. With sessions on survivorship, genetic testing, diet and lifestyle, biochemical recurrence, AI and research, and naturopathic functional medicine, the symposium will pre ..read more

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) announced the appointment of Eunice Bragg as vice president for Institutional Advancement. As an accomplished fundraiser and relationship leader, Bragg brings valuable expertise in building relationships, inspiring team culture, and employing metrics to meet fundraising goals for the institution. In her new position, Bragg will oversee fundraising and stewardship relationship initiatives and will be responsible for strengthening engagement with AIC alumni and community partners. She will play a vital role in the campaign to restore Courniotes ..read more