VNA will hold public health clinics, support group meetings in August
NORTH ADAMS - The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, an affiliate of Northern Berkshire Healthcare, will offer several public health clinics in the region through August. 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 & Hospice, 535 Curran Highway in North Adams, from 3 to 4 p.m. Clinics are also held every Tuesday at Stop & Shop in North Adams from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
In August, clinics will be held in Adams at Barrett House, Wednesday, August 6, 10 to 11 a.m.; Valley Street Apartments, Wednesday, August 13, 10 to 11 a.m.; Millhouse Apartments, Wednesday, August 20, 10 to 11 a.m.; and at the Adams Council on Aging, Wednesday, August 27, 10 to 11 a.m.
In North Adams: Village East, Tuesday, August 12, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Holy Family Terrace, Wednesday, August 13, 11 a.m. to noon; 150 Ashland Street, Tuesday, August 19, 9 to 11 a.m.; and St. Joseph’s Court, Thursday, August 28, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
In Williamstown: The Spruces, Wednesday, August 13, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; and the Harper Center, Monday, August 25, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
In Cheshire: Cheshire Senior Center, Wednesday, August 27, 1 to 2 p.m.
Other community events offered at the VNA & Hospice include:
* Wednesdays in August: Childbirth education classes, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Also a special weekend class, August 15 through 17. Call the Birthing Center at NARH at 413-664-5127 for information and to register.
* Tuesday, August 12: Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
* Thursday, August 14: Stroke Support Group, noon to 1:30 p.m.
For information or to register for these programs one may call the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire at 413-664-4536.
