Health & Wellness
BHS Reinstitutes Masking and Updates Visitor Guidelines
Mandatory masking for patients, visitors, and staff will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 8:00am.
State Senators Tour Berkshire County Arc Programs
During their visit they spent time discussing short and long-term plans for human services in Massachusetts.
Guest Column: Thank You for Supporting BHS
These milestones are a testament to the incredible dedication of our employees and the importance of partnering with residents and organizations across the region to achieve shared goals for community well-being.
Berkshire Bounty Opens North County Cold Storage at BMC North
A cold storage facility will act as a depot for local farmers to deliver meat, dairy, eggs and produce to a central location where it will be aggregated, stored, and delivered to participating food distribution organization partners in North Adams, Adams, Williamstown and surrounding towns.
BHS Partners to Launch Support Group for Expecting Women of Color
Embrace Diversity Birth Circle: Supporting Women of Color will be held on the second Thursday of each month at Berkshire Medical Center.
SaVida Health Relocates to North Street
Local medication-assisted treatment provider SaVida celebrated its relocation with a ribbon cutting on Monday morning.
Berkshire VNA reaches Tentative Agreement With BHS
Berkshire VNA nurses and healthcare professionals have had tremendous community support during their first contract negotiations, and reached a tentative contract agreement Dec. 15.
North Adams Regional Opening Moves Forward With State Approval
The request by Berkshire Health Systems for an original license was approved by the council last Wednesday; BHS received the official letter that the license was awarded on Friday.
CHP Berkshires Welcomes New Clinicians
Community Health Programs, Inc., is a healthcare network based in the Berkshires of Western Mass. serving approximately 30,000 regional residents
Local Recovery Documentary to Premiere
"Blueprint: Building the Foundation for Recovery"- a documentary featuring Berkshire County community members to premiere Dec. 13 and 14, 2023.
Pittsfield Health Department Homebound Vaccination Appointments
As the season for flu and COVID-19 is underway, there is still time for residents to get vaccinated.
Visiting Nurses' Union Picket for More Pay, More Care Time
Berkshire United, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, is negotiating its first contract with Berkshire Health Systems and union members say they are pushing for fair pay and productivity standards.
NBT Contributes $75,000 to CHP Berkshires
Funds Will Help Support Dental Services
