BHS Diabetes Education Program Launches Weight Loss & Lifestyle Change Program

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Health Systems Diabetes Education Program has implemented a Weight Loss and Lifestyle Change Program for those with Medicare, with new classes beginning in November, at multiple locations across the Berkshires.

The program is aimed at adults 18 and older who have a diagnosis of pre-diabetes by a blood test within the past year. To be eligible for this program, participants must have a need to lose weight, with a Body Mass Index of 25 or higher. The program involves 16 weekly classes over the first six-month period, and six monthly sessions over the remaining six months, for a year-long program. Participants must also be willing to log food that they eat and their activity minutes. This program is covered by Medicare.

To apply for the program, call 413-395-7942. A representative from the BHS Diabetes Education Program will take down information and complete the pre-diabetes risk assessment questions. A lifestyle coach will then contact eligible participants to discuss the program and confirm acceptance.

 


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Places to Enjoy the Winter Snow

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The snow has come full force and there are many activities you can do whether that's sledding, skating, tubing, skiing or snowboarding.

There are many places to head out and enjoy the snowy mountains to tube, ski, or snowboard. Here's a list of places to enjoy the slopes in and around Berkshire County.

Bousquet Mountain

Pittsfield

At Bousquet you can ski, snowboard, or tube. One of the oldest ski mountains, established in 1932, and has a 750 foot ski slope. They offer lessons for anyone and have many events to attend. They also have a restaurant to enjoy a good meal after racing the slopes.

Jiminy Peak

Pittsfield

Jiminy Peak has 45 trails with a mountain that's over 1,000 feet. You can ski and snowboard as well as get lessons if needed. The resort has many options for lodging as well as many dining opportunities to grab a bite to eat. 

The resort also has many summer activities to do as well like a mountain coaster, alpine slide, and more. 

Berkshire East

Charlemont

You can do many different activities at this mountain as well. You can snowtube down 500 foot slopes. They offer lessons for snowboarding and skiing and have onsite dining options.

Ski Butternut

Great Barrington

Butternut has been a skiing destination since 1962. The mountain is 1000 feet and they offer lessons to help you be your greatest on the mountain. There are many places to get a bite to eat after battling the slopes.

Catamount Mountain

South Egremont

At this mountain you can ski, snowboard, and tube. They have 33 open trails on a 1000 foot mountain and they offer lessons. They also have a burger spot to enjoy a nice warm meal after the slopes.

The resort also has summer fun including ziplining, adventure park, and more.

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