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Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale says biopsy confirms cancer in lung and liver
14+ hour, 49+ min ago (325+ words) Vitale said Monday that biopsy results had confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, which will have him starting immunotherapy. It marks his fifth battle with cancer, which sidelined him from the airwaves for two years…...
We never turn anyone away: Ronald Mc Donald House continues 50-year mission
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (339+ words) SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - If you've ever purchased a Shamrock Shake from Mc Donald's or had a bite at any of their locations, your meal could be helping local families stay close to their sick children. Over the month of…...
Dispensary manager sees a rise in elderly customers
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (274+ words) SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A 2025 federal health study found seniors are one of the fastest-growing groups stepping into cannabis dispensaries. They aren't just looking for a high, Western Mass News went to find out why the 60-plus crowd is showing…...
Southwick student honors late grandmother with high school's first blood drive
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (284+ words) Western Mass News SOUTHWICK, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Blood supplies across Massachusetts are critically low, but students at Southwick Regional High School tried to help Thursday by hosting the school's first community blood drive. Students and staff at Southwick Regional High…...
What's Going Around: COVID variants
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (21+ words) Western Mass News What's Going Around: COVID variants What's Going Around: What to Know About the Flu...
Northampton invests into overdose prevention and addiction recovery
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (98+ words) Western Mass News NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -- Northampton is investing $120, 000 into overdose prevention and addiction recovery efforts. The city is now accepting applications through May 15th for up to $10, 000, through its new "opioid settlement fund" mini grant program. The money will…...
Wallet Hub ranks Massachusetts #1 in child healthcare
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (75+ words) Western Mass News Wallet Hub ranks Massachusetts #1 in child healthcare Springfield woman wins "$100 a Week of Life" Lottery 10th Annual Hoop Up Springfield Job Fair & basketball tournament 5 people taken to hospital following tree involved crash Community rallies around woman after helping…...
States extend vaccine period as Respiratory Syncytial Virus continues to spread
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (72+ words) Western Mass News States extend vaccine period as Respiratory Syncytial Virus continues to spread Massachusetts man makes Lego accessible to low vision builders worldwide Community rallies around woman after helping neighbors during apartment fire New herbal wellness shop "Mindful Necessities…...
New herbal wellness shop "Mindful Necessities" celebrates grand opening
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (70+ words) Western Mass News New herbal wellness shop "Mindful Necessities" celebrates grand opening Massachusetts man makes Lego accessible to low vision builders worldwide Community rallies around woman after helping neighbors during apartment fire April vacation travelers should inspect vehicles now, AAA…...
Nurse fired after viral video saying she hopes Karoline Leavitt suffers "fourth-degree tear" during childbirth
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (407+ words) BOCA RATON, Fla. (Gray News) " A nurse at a Florida hospital was fired after a viral video showed her wishing health complications on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during childbirth. WPTV identified the nurse as Lexie Lawler, who worked…...