Health & Wellness
North Adams Hospital's Revamped 2 North Welcomes Community
Her comments were echoed throughout 2 North as dozens of people walked through the wing to look at the refurbished hospital rooms ready and waiting for patients.
Williamstown Health Inspector Updates Board of Health on Training
The town's health inspector Monday updated the Board of Health on training she has been receiving since taking the position in November.
CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Wins MHQP Patient Experience Award
Quality of care award ranks Pittsfield practice among top pediatric practices in the state
North Adams Regional Hospital Community Open House
The open house will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 5 to 7 pm, starting in the lobby of the new North Adams Regional Hospital.
Pittsfield Announces a Matter of Balance Program
This program is designed for older adults who have concerns about falling and want to make changes to reduce the risks of falling.
CHP Including 'Size-Inclusive Care' Principles into Patient Care
CHP Webinar, Thursday, Feb. 29, Focuses on 'Better Health Care for All Bodies'
2nd Street to Host CHP Mobile Health Unit
No appointment necessary for vaccines, testing, wellness checks, referrals and more???
CHP: How to Love Your Heart, for Heart Month
Key risk factors impacting the heart include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking, including second-hand smoke exposure.
BHS Receives Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award
Healthgrades Names Berkshire Health Systems a 2024 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award Recipient: Berkshire Medical Center Among Top 10 Percent Nationwide for Outpatient Joint Replacement
BCC Students in Nursing Programs Maintain High Pass Rate for Licensure Exam
All 17 PN students passed, and 64 out of 70 ADN students passed.
FEMA Awards Funds to Massachusetts for COVID School Testing Costs
The $64,144,440 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services for the cost of contracting to provide testing at schools and in public buildings in surrounding communities between February 2021 and June 2022.
Pittsfield Health Board Plans Mosquito Task Force, Public Outreach
The Board of Health will establish a task force to handle mosquito control after efforts to resume to spraying were not supported by the City Council.
Guest Column: Quit Smoking Valentine's Day Message
If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant this Valentine's Day, consider taking the first step toward quitting smoking, vaping or using other tobacco.
BHS Relaxes Masking and Updates Visitor Guidelines
The updated masking and visitation guidelines impact all BHS care settings across the county, including Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, the North Adams and Hillcrest Campuses of BMC, provider clinics, and the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association.
North Adams Councilors Get Narcan Presentation
Berkshire County had 47 fatal overdoses in 2022, a dozen of them in North County. Of those, eight occurred in North Adams.
Red Cross Announce Emergency Blood Shortage
Road conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products. $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February
BHS Hiring Event for North Adams Regional Hospital
Positions Available with Immediate Hiring Possible
Berkshire VNA Ratifies First Contract
Unionized nurses and health-care professionals of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association have settled a contract after about two years of negotiation.
Pittsfield Health Board Supports Longevity of Community Health Worker
The city's community health worker has one year left of funding through the American Rescue Plan Act and department leaders want to ensure the position's longevity.
Have Hope Peer Recovery Center Preparing for Grand Opening
The organization's mission is peer support recovery rooted in dignity and respect. It was made possible by a five-year state Bureau of Substance and Addiction Services contract through the Brien Center.
Rice Silk Mill Tenants Report Struggles With Mold Infestation
Residents of the Rice Silk Mill say mold and moisture has caused illnesses and thousands of dollars in damaged items.
