- March 04, 2008
NORTH ADAMS - The Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Northern Berkshire, an affiliate of Northern Berkshire Healthcare, will offer several public health clinics in the region through March. The clinics include blood pressure and blood sugar screening, medication reviews, and health teaching.
Public health clinics are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at the VNA and Hospice, 535 Curran Highway, from 3 to 4 p.m. Clinics are also held every Tuesday at Stop & Shop from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
In March, clinics will be held in Adams at Barrett House, Wednesday, March 5, 10 to 11 a.m.; Valley Street Apartments, Wednesday, March 12, 10 to 11 a.m.; Millhouse Apartments, Wednesday, March 19, 10 to 11 a.m.; and at the Adams Council on Aging, Wednesday, March 26, 10 to 11 a.m.
In North Adams: Holy Family Terrace, Wednesday, March 12, 11 to noon; 150 Ashland Street, Tuesday, March 18, 9 to 11 a.m.; and St. Joseph’s Court, Thursday, March 27, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
In Williamstown: The Spruces, Wednesday, March 12, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; and the Harper Center, Monday, March 24, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Other community events offered at the VNA & Hospice include:
Wednesdays in March: Childbirth education classes, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Call the Birthing Center at NARH at 413-664-5127 for information and to register.
Tuesday, March 11: Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
For information or to register for these programs, call 413-664-4536.