The Westfield News
Health
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1.5KEmergency management committee meets for first time since January
SOUTHWICK- The Southwick Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) hosted its first virtual meeting since January after having multiple meetings cancelled due to...
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1.9KFormer superintendent, medical director of Soldiers’ Home at Holyoke indicted for neglect
BOSTON – Criminal charges against former Soldiers’ Home at Holyoke Superintendent Bennett Walsh and Medical Director David Clinton could come with hefty...
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1.9KSurvey: Community overwhelmingly against cuts at Baystate Noble
WESTFIELD – Baystate Noble Hospital nurses revealed results of a survey of 464 local community members Wednesday and called for action from...
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2.4KStanley Park hosts Zumba classes this fall
WESTFIELD-As the cooler temperatures start to settle in, one class this fall at Stanley Park will get everyone’s temperature rising – Zumba®...
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2.5KGoing the distance for a cause
By Isabel Marcheselli Correspondent WESTFIELD – Ever since she was 12 years-old, Ashelyn Baran has participated in an annual 66-mile bike ride...
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2.8KBaystate Noble emergency medicine chief urges residents to get flu vaccine
WESTFIELD – With flu season approaching quickly in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, physicians are urging everyone to get a flu...
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1.9KWestfield sees minor uptick in COVID cases attributed to vacations
Southwick cases remain low WESTFIELD/SOUTHWICK -The City of Westfield had a minor spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases this week...
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3.1KHealthy reminders to be installed on the rail trail
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Board of Health donated 15 signs to post along the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail to remind visitors of...
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2.7KConnecting with nature through yoga
WESTFIELD – For area residents who are seeking a way to connect with nature – as well as nourish one’s mind, body...
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1.7KGolf fundraiser proceeds to purchase vision screener
WESTFIELD-Westfield Centennial Lions Club members are hopeful they will raise enough funds during a doubleheader golf tournament on Oct. 24, allowing them...
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1.5KFlu clinics good practice for potential COVID-19 vaccine clinics
WESTFIELD- The Health Department will be hosting drive-through flu clinics in the coming months to both vaccinate residents ahead of a likely...
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2.4KMandated flu vaccine added to Westfield school immunization policy
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Public Schools immunization policy was amended during a special Westfield School Committee meeting Sept. 8 to add a...
