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Westfield State University to host RN to BSN information session
WESTFIELD, MA —The College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE) at Westfield State University will hold an information session for the RN to BSN program on Thursday, February 22 at 6 p.m. in the Dr. Nettie M. Stevens Science and Innovation Center, room 118. The program is now offered at three locations: Westfield State University,…
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Top films for Black History Month – Streaming on Kanopy
In honor of Black History Month in February, we wanted to share some of the top new African American film titles from the film streaming service, Kanopy, with you. We are also excited to announce a brand new title to the Kanopy library which will be available in February: “Whose Streets”, an account of the…
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Time Is Running Out To Get Your Child Immunized for Back To School
SPRINGFIELD – Shopping for back to school? Did you forget something? How about checking those vaccine records and making sure your child is completely ready for school? “Time is running out to get your child’s immunizations up-to-date before the school bells ring once again,” said Dr. J. Michael Klatte, a pediatric infectious…
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Artwork From Homeless Shelter Residents
HCC’s Taber Art Gallery presents exhibit of artwork from homeless shelter residents HOLYOKE, MA – The Taber Art Gallery at Holyoke Community College is proud to welcome “Impressions of Home,” an exhibition of artwork by residents of Friends of the Homeless, an overnight shelter for adult men and women in Springfield. The exhibit runs through March…
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VALLEY PRESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR JOURNALISM STUDENTS
P.O. Box 5475 Springfield, MA 01102 The Valley Press Club, based in Springfield, Mass., is slated to award up to six $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut who are interested in pursuing a career in Journalism. Scholarship applications may be sent by mail to The Valley Press…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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