Health & Wellness
Pittsfield Hasn't Seen West Nile Mosquitoes in Weeks
On Wednesday, the Board of Health heard an update from Chris Horton, superintendent of the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project.
Berkshire Health System Blood Program Helps Shield County From National Shortage
Today, Berkshire Health System's blood donor program collects about 2,300 to 2,400 units of blood annually, all of which stays within Berkshire County to help keep local blood supplies stocked.
BHS Hospitals Receive High Marks from CMS
CMS ratings matter because they give patients an independent look at hospital quality, safety, and patient experience and help them make informed decisions about where to receive care.
Air and Water Quality Testing Planned for Pittsfield High
The district will test air and water quality at Pittsfield High School as it prepares to request funding for "in need but not dire" renovations.
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 Chi
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 Response Initiative
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 Scholorship
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 Hospital Laboratory to Gene Dellea
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 Progress
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 'Day of Action'
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 Support Center
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 Hospital
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 Condemned Property
The Select Board on Monday ordered a moldering Daniels Road property to be vacated and referred it to the Attorney General's receivership program.
BHS Honors 10 Employees with CARE Awards, Providers of the Year Recognition
CARE Awards celebrate the health system’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, and employees who were honored work across the system.
BHS Opens Registration for Annual Fourth of July 5K Race
In 2025 over 1,300 runners participated in the 5K, which runs along the parade route in downtown Pittsfield.
Fairview Family Birthplace Receives PNQIN Clinical Team Award
The award recognizes a clinical team that has shown outstanding success in implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance perinatal health, with a focus on health equity and underserved or historically marginalized populations and including participation in a PNQIN collaborative.
BCC Hires Dean of Nursing, Health & Wellness
BCC Hires Dean of Nursing, Health & Wellness Dr. Mohammed Alkawaldeh to begin Aug. 17
Fairview Hospital Receives 2026 Women’s Choice Awards
Fairview Hospital Receives 2026 Women's Choice Awards as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience and a Best Hospital for Emergency Care
Berkshire County Student Awarded FedPoint Nursing Scholarship
Recipients each receive $5,000 each toward their nursing education
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