Health & Wellness
Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative Offering Clinics this Fall
The clinics will be scheduled from late September through early November, and anyone can receive a vaccine at any scheduled clinic, regardless of insurance status or place of residence.
Mosquito-Borne Illness: What You Need to Know
Mosquito-borne illnesses are rare in New Hampshire and Vermont, but they do occur. Here’s what to keep in mind when going outdoors.
BHS Opening Urgent-Care Facility in Lenox
Berkshire Health Systems is opening a second urgent-care location, with a new facility being developed at 489 Pittsfield Road, in the Center at Lenox. The facility is expected to open this winter.
West Nile Virus Found in Pittsfield Mosquito Samples
As of Friday afternoon's announcement, there were no confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus in the city.
Pre-Registration Open for South County SBPHC Vaccine Clinics
The public health program at SBPHC is offering pre-registration assistance for clinic appointments and by increasing awareness about our homebound vaccine program.
Pittsfield Raises Overdose Awareness Flag
An overdose awareness flag was raised in front of City Hall for the first time on Thursday.
Suicide Prevention Conference Scheduled for September
New Perspectives on Populations at Risk in Berkshire County will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 8 am to 4:30 pm at Bousquet Mountain Ski Area in Pittsfield.
SVMC Celebrates Opening of New $31M Emergency Department
There was one theme that stood out on Thursday as the ribbon was cut on Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's new $31 million Emergency Department: Community.
BHS Hospitals Recognized With Awards
BHS are nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care: The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines awards for proven dedication to best practices
Dalton Dilapidated House Has Interested Investor
Board Chair Robert Kinzer directed Winterstein to share this agreement with them when they receive it.
Pittsfield Events to Raise Awareness of Overdose Danger
Last year, it was reported there were 48 fatal overdoses in Berkshire County in 2022 — 29 just in Pittsfield. Since 2012, there had been a staggering 418 deaths from overdose in the county.
Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus In Pittsfield
At the time of this release, there are no confirmed human cases
Air Quality Alert for Western Mass
The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality alert effective for Friday for Berkshire County.
Berkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North Adams
The vending machine is located outside Berkshire Harm Reduction's North Adams office, at 6 Main St., adjacent to North Adams City Hall.
Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month
Research indicates that breastfeeding can significantly reduce the risk of various health issues in both infants and mothers, including respiratory infections, allergies, and certain cancers in mothers.
