Holyoke Medical Center Community Events
As part of our Community Benefit initiatives, Holyoke Medical Center regularly participates in community activities.
Every Wednesday!
Diabetes Support Group
9:00-11:00 am
HMC Medical Office Building Conference Room
11 Hospital Drive, Holyoke MA 01040
Held every Wednesday! For more information or questions, please contact the HMC Endocrinology & Diabetes Center at (413) 534-2820.
October 8
Cancer Support Group
Featuring Theresa Duarte from Anticoagulation
4:30-6:00 pm
Fran Como Conference Room
Holyoke Medical Center
575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
RSVP (413) 534-2520
October 27
Cancer Support Group
Featuring Chaplain Joe DeGrande
4:30-6:00 pm
Fran Como Conference Room
Holyoke Medical Center
575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
RSVP (413) 534-2520
October 27
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. Join Holyoke Medical Center Oncologist and Hematologist, Dr. Renuka Dulala, as she discusses the importance of breast cancer screening, early detection, and new treatments available.
Date: October 27, 2026
Time: 10 am
Location: Chicopee Council on Aging, 5 West Main St. Chicopee, MA
Please register by calling (413) 534-2789
November 12
Cancer Support Group
Featuring Chaplain Joe DeGrande
4:30-6:00 pm
Fran Como Conference Room
Holyoke Medical Center
575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
RSVP (413) 534-2520
November 30
Understanding COPD: What You Need to Know
Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
Time: 10am
Location: Chicopee Council on Aging, 5 West Main Street, Chicopee, MA 01020
Holyoke Medical Center’s Pulmonology Department will present an informative session on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), covering what COPD is, common symptoms, risk factors, and current approaches to treatment and management.
Attendees will learn practical strategies to improve breathing, reduce flare-ups, and maintain quality of life while living with COPD.
The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving attendees an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about COPD care and management.
AL ANON SUPPORT GROUP
For more information, please call 1-888-425-2666.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
For more information, please visit area31aa.org
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS
For more information, please visit www.gamblersanonymous.org