Health & Wellness
Two Berkshire Beaches Closed, One for Bacterial Exceedance
Two Berkshire beaches are closed for swimming ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Essential Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe Around Water
As the days grow warmer, people of all ages are heading to lakes, streams, beaches and pools to find relief from the heat. While it’s easy to get swept up in all the fun that swimming, boating, and floating provide, it’s important to remember that it’s not without risk.
Letter: Cancer Survivor Month
June has a special significance for members of our community: it's the start of summer, end of school for students and teachers, and at the Phelps Cancer Center, we celebrate National Cancer Survivor Month.
BCC Respiratory Care Program Gains Popularity
BHS Talent Pipeline lends support; enrollment cap increased to meet demand
MassDEP Air Quality Advisory Continues
Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
TriTown Connector Expands with Late Night Hours
The late night OWL service will also be open to everyone, including anyone coming home late from a night out, or service and hospitality industry workers coming home from night shifts.
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.
