Cooley Dickinson Health Care

08/06/2026

University Drive Building Closure Update – Aug. 6, 2026

Due to water intrusion and ongoing remediation efforts, ground-floor services at the 170 University Drive building in Amherst remain impacted.

The Laboratory Patient Service Center and patient registration have reopened in temporary second-floor space. Express Care will reopen on Saturday, August 8, with a delayed start at 10 a.m. and will resume normal operating hours thereafter. Radiology services, including Mammography, MRI and Ultrasound remain impacted, and patients with affected appointments will be contacted directly with additional information and rescheduling options.

We appreciate your patience as recovery efforts continue and teams work to safely restore impacted areas.

08/06/2026

Could you help save a life in a choking emergency?

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is offering Choke Safety Certification classes for restaurant employees, food service workers, those who support high-risk individuals and anyone who wants to be ready to respond when every second counts.

This one-hour course teaches participants how to recognize when someone is choking and how to respond using abdominal thrusts, with hands-on practice using manikins and guided discussion.

Classes are held Fridays from 9-10 AM in the Dakin Conference Room:
• Aug. 14
• Sept. 18
• Oct. 16

For food service establishments, this certification also helps meet Massachusetts choke safety requirements. We will arrange private classes for groups of 8 or more.

To learn more and to enroll, visit Cooley Dickinson Hospital Online Class Schedule and Registration at http://spklr.io/6184Euvx4

We're always adding new class dates. Check back soon.

Be ready. Get certified. Help keep our community safe.

08/05/2026

You can help save lives—right here in our community.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is hosting a blood drive this August:

📅 Tuesday, Aug. 11 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Schedule your Tuesday appointment: http://spklr.io/6185Euvtc

📅 Wednesday, Aug. 12 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Schedule your Wednesday appointment: http://spklr.io/6186EuvtY

Please use the North Entrance, located at 30 Locust Street, Northampton.

Blood donations are always in high demand, and just one donation can make a life-changing difference for patients in need. ❤️

✅ Walk-ins welcome (as time allows)
✅ Photo ID required

08/04/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues throughout Mass General Brigham on this recognition. Cooley Dickinson is proud to be rated as High Performing in three procedures and conditions, including hip replacement; knee replacement; and pneumonia.

This year, six Mass General Brigham hospitals were nationally ranked, with one earning a #1 specialty ranking by U.S. News and World Report. It's a reflection of what our teams deliver every day: exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and leadership as a fully integrated health system. To every staff member across Mass General Brigham—thank you for making this possible. http://spklr.io/6189EumNt

07/30/2026

You can help save lives—right here in our community.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is hosting a blood drive this August:

📍 North Entrance, 30 Locust Street, Northampton
📅 Tuesday, Aug. 11 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Schedule your Tuesday appointment: http://spklr.io/6184EuBuu

📅 Wednesday, Aug. 12 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Schedule your Wednesday appointment: http://spklr.io/6186EuBur

Blood donations are always in high demand, and just one donation can make a life-changing difference for patients in need.

✅ Walk-ins welcome (as time allows)
✅ Photo ID required

07/30/2026

University Drive Building Closure Update – Aug. 5, 2026

Due to water intrusion and ongoing remediation efforts, ground-floor services at the 170 University Drive building in Amherst will remain closed at this time.

The Laboratory Patient Service Center and patient registration will reopen in temporary second-floor space on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 9 a.m. Radiology services, including Mammography, MRI and Ultrasound, remain impacted, and patients with affected appointments will be contacted directly with additional information and rescheduling options.

We appreciate your patience as recovery efforts continue and teams work to safely restore impacted areas.

07/28/2026

Could you help save a life in a choking emergency?

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is offering Choke Safety Certification classes for restaurant employees, food service workers, those who support high-risk individuals and anyone who wants to be ready to respond when every second counts.

This one-hour course teaches participants how to recognize when someone is choking and how to respond using abdominal thrusts, with hands-on practice using manikins and guided discussion.

Classes are held Fridays from 9-10 AM in the Dakin Conference Room:
• Aug. 14
• Sept. 18
• Oct. 16

For food service establishments, this certification also helps meet Massachusetts choke safety requirements. We will arrange private classes for groups of 8 or more.

To learn more and to enroll, visit http://spklr.io/6187EuBPz.

We're always adding new class dates. Check back soon.

Be ready. Get certified. Help keep our community safe.

07/27/2026

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is now accepting applications for one-time community health grants to support local organizations working to improve health and well-being across our service area.

These one-year grants will support projects aligned with the housing and food access priorities identified in our Community Health Needs Assessment and prioritizing populations that have been historically underserved or marginalized."

To learn more, visit http://spklr.io/6181Eu88f

Applications are due Aug.1, 2026, at 5 p.m. Please apply using this electronic application form: http://spklr.io/6184Eu88C

07/24/2026

Cooley Dickinson Hospital recently welcomed leaders from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Governor’s Office for a tour of our newly renovated and expanded Emergency Department.

The visit was an opportunity to highlight how the new space is helping support patients, families and care teams across western Massachusetts — with additional capacity, improved workflows and dedicated areas designed to better support patients with behavioral health needs.

Thank you to our Emergency Department team and hospital leaders for hosting the visit and for the compassionate, high-quality care they provide every day.

07/23/2026

Do you know a young person who is ready to build confidence as a babysitter? Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Supersitters Babysitting Course helps students ages 12–16 learn important safety and caregiving skills, including handling, feeding, diapering, fire safety, first aid, when to call for help and CPR.

Upcoming Saturday sessions will be held July 25, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Dakin Conference Room at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Participants receive a course completion certificate. Fee: $60.

Register today: http://spklr.io/6184EPA30