2nd Street to Host CHP Mobile Health Unit

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — 2nd Street will host the Community Health Programs (CHP) Mobile Health unit on Wednesday, February 28 from 1-3 pm.
 
CHP's Mobile Health teams offer the same services as a primary care provider or typical urgent care clinic, making it an excellent alternative for people with transportation challenges.
 
Participants do not have to be a CHP patient to use this service. In most cases, the visit will be covered by the individual's insurance. For those who are uninsured or can't afford to pay, services will be provided free of charge. A sliding fee scale is also available for eligible patients.
 
The CHP Mobile Health program provides:
  • Same-day urgent care
  • COVID-19 and flu and vaccines/testing
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Treatment of minor sickness, infections and injuries
  • UTI & STI testing and birth control services
  • Wellness checks, including food security and nutrition assistance
  • Primary care referrals and health education
  •  Family services & WIC
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Brick Georgian Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a brick Georgian style home for a growing family? Then this might be the house for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 5 Crofut St.

This five-bedroom and 2 1/2 bathroom house was built in 1900. The home is 3,370 square feet with less than an acre of land.

This century-old brick home stands at the top of a hill and has been updated to modern features while preserving its original architectural details.

The home features hardwood flooring throughout spacious rooms. The living room features a gas fireplace for warm winter nights and a patio to enjoy warm summer days.

The kitchen includes a butlers and a food pantry for a lot of storage and a connected door to the car park to easily unload all of your groceries.

Upstairs the bedrooms feature a connected bathroom while the master bedroom also features a connected walled three season room that leads out to an uncovered balcony.

The home is on the market for $775,000.

The home is listed by Housatonic Real Estate, who spoke with the current owners.

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

Newly remodeled bathrooms with modern fixtures. 

A quality home that is landscaped well, has been well maintained, and retains a lot of old-world character.

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