Holyoke Health Center to reopen with enhanced security after threat investigation
Nov 11, 2026
Holyoke Health Center will reopen all of its locations on Thursday after temporarily closing due to a safety concern that prompted a police investigation.
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Patients showed up to Holyoke Health Center locations today only
to find signs saying they were temporarily closed.
22 News reporter Sarah Bien-Aimé caught up
with Holyoke's police chief to find out what's behind the shutdown.
She's live in studio with those details.
Yeah, Claire and CR, a safety scare forced
the health center to shut all its doors.
But we finally have good news now.
According to Holyoke Health Center,
the security concern was first identified Monday afternoon.
Someone called the health center
and made a credible threat of gun violence against them.
After a call with Holyoke Police,
temporarily closed signs were posted at both locations,
Holyoke and Chicopee.
Police were immediately notified and are now investigating.
Police Chief Brian Keenan says they've made significant progress
in the investigation.
We've been working in conjunction with them
to develop a security plan to provide police
Police officers later on in the week.
Both locations now have extra security in one entry at the main door.
Only patients with scheduled appointments
may enter after checking in upon arrival.
Bags, on the other hand, may also be searched.
Holyoke Health Center will reopen all locations tomorrow.
Telehealth visits are still available.
Working for you, Sarah Ben-Amey, 22 News.