Health & Wellness
Pittsfield Health Board OKs Green Burial Policy
The Board of Health last week approved a policy that allows city cemeteries to offer green burials.
Health Secretary Updated on Patient Care at North Adams Regional
The secretary was in the Pioneer Valley and Berkshires this week for a "food-focused" listening session, but found time to ask questions of officials at the critical access hospital and with mental health-care providers at the Brien Center.
Health Secretary Tours Berkshire Food Project
State Health & Human Services Secretary Kiame Mahaniah wound up a trip to the Berkshires on Tuesday with stops at the Berkshire Food Project, North Adams Regional Hospital and the Brien Center.
Pittsfield Food Providers Discuss Strategy with Health, Human Services Secretary
Local food providers told the state's health and human services secretary how they are meeting the growing threat of food insecurity during a visit to the Pittsfield Community Food Pantry.
Williamstown Health Board Talks Smoking at Senior Apartments
The Board of Health on Tuesday discussed how to address reports of smoking inside the senior apartments at Proprietor's Field and Highland Woods.
McCann Practical Nursing Program Graduates 23
The hour long ceremony featured speeches, recognitions, and a slideshow presentation.
Pittsfield Health Officials Eye Camping Ordinance Alternative
The Board of Health plans to present recommendations around public camping in February.
CHP Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
CHP announced the appointment of Eric Burton as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Column: What the Shutdown Means for Berkshire County Residents
While the impact may seem distant to some, it is being felt acutely by low-income families, seniors, and individuals who are already struggling with high costs of living.
Guest Column: When Behavioral Health Funding Is Cut, the Berkshires Pays the Price
These cuts don't save money in the long run. They simply shift costs. A lack of early intervention turns manageable problems into full-blown crises.
Wine, Beer & Chocolate Tasting to Benefit AYJ Fund
All proceeds will support children with cancer in the local community and beyond.
Dalton Consultant Says Dust Mitigation Plan Insufficient
An assessment by the town's consultant determined that Berkshire Concrete's dust mitigation plan is insufficient.
Berkshire Community Mobilizes for Harm Reduction 'Days of Action'
Volunteers will distribute lifesaving overdose prevention supplies, resources, and knowledge to residents in areas with higher ratios of opioid-related emergency 911 calls.
BHS Hospitals Nationally Recognized For Cardiovascular Care
Berkshire Health Systems Hospitals nationally recognized for their commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care
Dalton ZBA Finds Berkshire Concrete In Bylaw Violation
The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday determined that Berkshire Concrete unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws.
Williamstown Board of Health Recognizes Stuebner, Discusses Needs Assessment
The incoming chair of the Board of Health opened Wednesday morning's meeting by talking about the "great loss being felt on our board."
BHS Implements Color-Coded System for Respiratory Illness Measures
The fall and winter seasons are expected to see a rise in the number of cases of Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, North Adams Regional Hospital and BHS Physician Practices
BMC to Reopen Main Driveway in Early October
The main driveway can be accessed from the rotary, north or southbound, and provides convenient access to the front of Berkshire Medical Center and the first-floor entrance to the BMC Medical Arts Complex.
BMC Earns U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Awards
BMC recognized as high performing among two procedures and/or conditions
BMC Earns Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries
Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies with input from the medical community.
Nonprofit Raising Awareness of Rare Cannibis-Related Condition
The Stephanie Rose CHS Foundation is bringing awareness to a rarely known condition.
BMC Achieves 4-Star Quality Rating from CMS
The overall star rating is based on how well a hospital performs across different areas of quality.
Massachusetts Joins Northeast Health Collaborative
The group's shared goal is to protect the health, safety and well-being of all residents by providing information based on science, data, and evidence, while working to ensure equitable access to vaccines, medications and services.
Pittsfield Public Camping Ban Proposal Sent to Health Board
The City Council on Tuesday sent the controversial camping ordinance to the Board of Health and requested regular updates beginning Oct. 28.
BFAIR, Care Agencies Celebrate Frontline Professionals
Berkshire Family and Individual Resources partnered with other service agencies like 18 Degrees and United Cerebral Palsy to shine the light on these frontline workers for National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
Williamstown Celebrates New Fitness Pad
The new fitness pad on Stetson Road includes a series of differently sized blocks that facilitate step exercise for people of varying ages and abilities.
Renovated Medical Arts Entrance, Parking Lot Open
After six months of closure, the Medical Arts Complex's second-floor entrance is restored, and the parking lot has dozens of additional spaces.
