Health & Wellness
Destination Better Health Offers Programs at Fairview
The program is designed to raise awareness through education and exposure to topics of interest to the community. The schedule includes morning, midday and afternoon programming and all events are free of charge.
Pittsfield Board of Health Wants to Mosquito Spray If Necessary
The Board of Health has endorsed a mosquito plan that includes adulticide spraying if necessary. It hopes to gain the City Council's support.
Williamstown Board Opts for Signage Over Pub Closure
The Board of Health on Monday voted unanimously not to revoke the license of a South Williamstown restaurant that has been operating under a boil water order from the Department of Environmental Protection since December.
Fairview Lab Draw Station Moves to New Location
The relocation to the former medical records space puts the PSC closer to the main entrance of the hospital, making it more convenient for the over 16,000 patients who use it each year.
CHP Celebrates Opening of Dentist Practice in Adams
Community Health Programs Inc. is expanding its reach into North County with the opening of a dental and family center in the former Adams Internists.
Pittsfield Health Board Continues Mosquito Plan Approval
The panel continued its vote on the 2024 mosquito control plan during its regular meeting on Wednesday, two days after a public hearing with divided input on adulticide spraying.
Mosquito Spraying Polarizes Pittsfield Meeting Ahead of BOH Vote
Mosquito spraying remains a polarizing topic as the Board of Health approaches its decision on a control plan.
BHS Provider Clinics Win MHQP Patient Experience Awards
Three BHS practices locations recognized among the top adult primary care practices in the state recognized for best-in-class patient experience, based on results of annual statewide survey conducted by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP)
CHP Mobile Health Offers Same-Day Urgent Care
The mobile care team travels Berkshire County cities and towns from Sheffield to North Adams, on weekdays and some weekends.
Pittsfield Sets Public Meeting on Mosquito Control
Following clashing viewpoints from the former City Council and Board of Health on mosquito spraying, the city has set a community meeting on April 29 to discuss its management plan.
Tips for Managing Spring Allergies
It's happening—delicate snowdrops nodding in the breeze, maple buckets being hung (and re-hung), and the first pussy willows bursting forth from their winter cocoons.
Former Dempsey Pediatrics Joins BHS Umbrella
Effective Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Dempsey Pediatrics became Berkshire Health Pediatrics, retaining the majority of the office staff and clinical care team and welcoming Dr. Adam Gicewicz to the team of caregivers.
Pittsfield's Mental Health Committee Get Inaugural Members
At its last meeting, the City Council accepted a slate of appointments to the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee.
BHS Appoints Three Community Leaders to Board of Trustees
Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Shaun V. Cusson, Deborah Renzi, RN, and Dr. Jeannette Smith, PhD, to the BHS Board of Trustees.
Protect Your Eyes During the Solar Eclipse
Many people are eagerly awaiting the rare total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, when the moon will completely block the sun. Starting around 2 pm and lasting for about one hour, the daytime skies of northern Vermont and New Hampshire will slowly darken.
North Adams Regional Reopens With Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
The joyful celebration on Thursday at North Adams Regional Hospital was a far cry from the scene 10 years ago when protests and tears marked the facility's closing.
New Center Believes Hope & Community Can Change Lives
Nine months after its conception, recovery coach Julian Ramos cut the ribbon Friday on the new Have Hope Peer Recovery Center.
BMC to Hold Free Narcan Training April 24
The Berkshire Medical Center Harm Reduction Van is holding free Narcan training on April 24 at 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church.
CHP Berkshires Offering Second Senior Covid Vaccine
Vaccines are available with the CHP Mobile Health teams whenever they are on the road.
