Upcoming Webinar
Join us Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 12:00-1:00pm for a webinar on What you Need to Know about the COVID-19 Booster and Vaccine for Younger Children. Dr. Chrystal Wittcopp, Medical Director of Baystate General Pediatrics, will be sharing important information and answering questions about these current COVID-19 discussion points.
COVID-19 in Western MA
Visit the Western MA COVID-19 Data Dashboard for the latest COVID-19 data for the region. The Dashboard is updated every Friday.
Upcoming Events

  • "The Gap Closer" talk show to feature Doris Harris and Jessica Collins, 10/18/21 8:00pm: The Gap Closer” is a talk show hosted and co-produced by youth ages 7 to 18, which gives a platform for meaningful conversations with adults. Join the Gap Closer youth on Monday, October 18th at 8pm to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people. They will be speaking with Doris Harris, host of Health Matters, and Jessica Collins, executive director of the Public Health Institute of Western MA. Tune in at 90.7 fm or online.

  • Empowering Youth Mental Health with Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, 10/28/21: We are partnering with the Springfield Public Forum to host 2 events on October 28th featuring Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble. Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble is an expert in teen, young adult, and family mental health, and is known nationally as a gifted scientist, public speaker, and author. At 1:00 pm there will be a session open to high school students only. At 6:00 pm there will be a community session. Learn more and register.
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Testing
You should get tested if you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, or if you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.


COVID-19 Vaccines
Anyone 12 and older can now receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. People age 12-17 can receive the Pfizer vaccine. People age 18 and older can receive any vaccine. The vaccine is FREE!