Health & Wellness
Public Health Advisory Issued for Pontoosuc Lake
Blue-green algae blooms have been observed at Pontoosuc Lake and a...
BHS Hospitals Recognized For Their Commitment to Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular Care
In 2026, Berkshire Medical Center received five awards, Fairview...
Williamstown Board of Health Gets Update on 330 Cole Ave.
The Board of Health last Monday saw evidence supporting a tenant's...
Another West Nile Virus Mosquito Found in Pittsfield
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed another...
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes From Pittsfield
At the time of this release, we have no confirmed human cases of WNV
The Retired Investor: Cuts in Healthcare Will Backfire
If health benefits are reduced, who ends up paying for all those who...
The Faces of Homelessness We Do Not See
Many people experiencing homelessness in rural communities are hidden...
Berkshire Health System Blood Program Helps Shield County From National Shortage
Today, Berkshire Health System's blood donor program collects about...
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with Berkshire...
The event is free.
Myotherapy Practice Opens in North Adams
A new mind and body therapist has opened for business in Greylock Works.
Jewish Federation Hosts Program on Judaism, Tai...
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents Dr. Joel Friedman, who will lead a program on "Judaism and Tai Chi: Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World" on Thursday, July 30, at 10:45 a.m.
SJC Dismisses Pittsfield Cell Tower Suit
The Supreme Judicial Court has affirmed a lower court's order to dismiss a lawsuit over the cell tower on South Street.
BRPC Receives Grant for Alternative Mental Health...
The FY27 state budget includes $250,000 to establish a task force for an alternative mental health response in the hilltowns, such as Hinsdale, and beyond.
Lenox High School Student Awarded ConvenientMD...
In Berkshire County, Lenox Memorial High School student Brooklynn Lamke was awarded $2,500.
Air Quality Alert Issued for Berkshire County
The state's on an air quality alert through midnight Thursday because of the smoke from wildfires in Canada.
Berkshire Health Systems Dedicates Fairview...
Berkshire Health Systems has dedicated the renovated Fairview Hospital Laboratory to Eugene Dellea, the longtime former president of Fairview and the former Hillcrest Hospital, and a senior leader at BHS for decades.
West Nile Found in Pittsfield Mosquitoes
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Pittsfield.
BFAIR and UCP of Western Mass Announce Merger...
Following a joint agreement by the Boards of Directors of both BFAIR and UCP of Western Massachusetts, Randy Kinnas has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of both organizations. This appointment marks a step in the unification process, establishing a single, unified executive leadership structure to guide the merged entity through its next chapter.
Berkshire Community Mobilizes for Harm Reduction...
Following successful outreach projects this spring, workers will again go door to door to distribute lifesaving overdose prevention supplies, and to share resources and knowledge directly with residents in areas with higher ratios of opioid-related emergency 911 calls.
Commissioner Visits Berkshire County Arc's Family...
Commissioner Sarah Peterson Visits Berkshire County Arc's Family Support Center, Praises Its Innovative Approach
BMC and Fairview Honored with HEI Awards
HRC Foundation's 2026 Healthcare Equality Index Shows Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital Maintain Commitment to LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Despite Headwinds: Both Named High Performers for 2026
Destination Better Health Series at Fairview...
Destination Better Health Returns for 2026: Events Held at Fairview Hospital through July and August
Dalton Air Quality Report Links Dust to Digsite
Air Partners Collaborative of Needham monitored the air quality over five months — from October to April — using a network of monitoring sensors at strategic locations surrounding the site.
Prospect Meadow Farm Opens New Vocational Barn
Prospect Meadow Farm has officially opened a new barn to sell plants and other goods it produces.
Clarksburg Board Orders Occupant to Vacate...
The Select Board on Monday ordered a moldering Daniels Road property to be vacated and referred it to the Attorney General's receivership program.
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