Federal Cuts That Will Hit Your Wallet, Your Workplace, & Your Community

If you think these programs don't affect you, think again.

NAMI Berkshires Holds Youth Mental Wellness Fair

NAMI Berkshire County held its first ever Youth Mental Health Wellness Fair on July 12 at the Common, in conjunction with Roots Risings' Pittsfield Farmers Market.

SVMC Wellness Connection: July 18

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has received state approval for the construction of a $21 million Cancer Center expansion.

West Nile Found in Lunenburg Goat

The state Department of Public Health said Tuesday that it had confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in an animal this year.

BHS Schedules Community Meeting on Fairview Hospital Revitalization Plan

The campus revitalization plan blends historical preservation with innovative design to better integrate new technologies and provide a more welcoming, personalized, and inclusive environment for patients at every step of their care journey.

Letter: Raising Age for Nicotine Access Save Lives

My own town successfully adopted NFG in December. Over 500,000 Massachusetts residents already live in NFG municipalities.

BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Graduates of Practical Nursing Program

Three students receive special awards

Pittsfield Health Board Delays Nicotine Ban

The Board of Health isn't ready to adopt a tobacco ban for customers born after a certain date.

Market 32, Price Chopper, Freihofer's Campaign for Melodies Center

Donations made with purchases of select Freihofer's product

BMC Resident Programs Celebrate with Graduation

BMC has residency programs in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.

Williamstown Board Lifts Condemnation Order on Residence

The Board of Health on Tuesday rescinded an order of condemnation for a residence on Longview Terrace after praising the work done by the owner's family to make the home habitable.

General Surgeon Brett Matthews Joins North Adams Regional Hospital

Matthews is accepting new patients in need of general surgery and surgical endoscopy services. He serves North and Central Berkshire patients at the Berkshire Surgical offices in Pittsfield and North Adams.

BHS Pledges Support for The First, a New Resource Center in Pittsfield

BHS has pledged $300,000 over two years to support the project's start-up costs, with a portion of the pledge being designated as matching funds to encourage giving from other local individuals and organizations.

SVMC Wellness Connection: June 20

BRPC to Hold Wellness Clinic in Dalton

The clinic will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 26, July 24, and Aug. 28, to give individuals personalized health consultations, including medication reviews, blood pressure checks, and lifestyle advice.

BHS Honors Nine Employees with CARE Awards and 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 at Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, North Adams Regional Hospital, and BMC and Fairview Provider Practices.

Do Your Shoes Matter for Hiking and Running?

Your feet are full of bones, joints, muscles and nerves. But you probably aren't paying as much attention to them as you should, especially when it comes to footwear.

BHS's Berkshire Medical Center Earns an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade

Spring 2025 grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety??

Berkshire Community College Graduates Physical Therapist Assistants

Berkshire Community College graduated six physical therapist assistants during an intimate ceremony on Thursday.

Williamstown Board of Health Endorses Smoking Ban Proposal

The Board of Health on Monday voted to "strongly support" the passage of a town meeting warrant article that would ban smoking in much of the town's multi-family housing stock.

SVMC wellness Connection: May 8

Concert-Presentation on Mental Illness Through Music Scheduled in Pownal

Admission to the program is free.

Casita Restaurant to Host Community Choke Saver Class

In partnership with Berkshire Community College (BCC), Casita will offer a comprehensive class covering the identification of choking signs in adults, children, and infants.

BHS Appoints Two Community Leaders to Board of Trustees

BHS announced the election of Ashley Benson, MSW, LICSW, and Matthew Lauro of Mountain One Bank to the BHS Board of Trustees.

Dr. Curtiss Joins Gastroenterology Professional Services at North Adams Regional Hospital

Dr. Curtiss Joins Gastroenterology Professional Services: Providing Gastroenterology Services at North Adams Regional Hospital

Lenox Library to Host Program on Perimenopause and Menopause

Rivest's presentation will cover the topics of perimenopause and menopause.

GE Plans for PCB Removal Gets OK

Approximately 75 percent to 80 percent of the material to be removed from the river will be transported hydraulically without the need for any trucks.

Tips for Safely Tackling Spring Cleaning

As spring approaches, the urge to freshen up living spaces is hard to resist. As eager as we are to toss this or purge that, it’s important to approach tasks wisely to avoid injury from exertion or repetitive motion.

Anahata Schoolhouse is Offering a New Program for the Community

Garivaltis has been a leader in ayurveda for 25 years and taught for 12 years at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Strockbridge.

MCLA to Hold Annual Undergraduate Research Conference

This year's keynote speaker is MCLA alumnus Bentley S. Munsell '15, a registered nurse and nursing leader who advocates for social justice and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in healthcare.