The Eileen Barrett Women's Cancer Support Group will meet on Tuesday, June 8 at its new location, the Spitzer Center at 116 Ashland Street in North Adams. The group meets from 5 to 6:30 pm. Light refreshments are served.
Research has shown that when women with cancer participate in support groups, they are better able to use the crisis in their lives to make positive changes to improve their lives. Research also suggests that women live longer when they participate in such groups.
The support group gives women an opportunity to be with other women who understand what it is like to face cancer and who are coping with many of the same issues. While many of the participants are dealing with breast and gynecological cancers, women with all types of cancer are welcome.
The support group was started by Eileen Barrett, a long-time nurse at North Adams Regional Hospital. After Eileen died of breast cancer in 1988, the group was named in her honor. The support group is under the direction of REACH for Breast Health, a program that provides ongoing education and support for women facing breast cancer as well as other cancers. It is a program of the REACH Community Health Foundation and Northern Berkshire Health Systems. Financial support is provided by the Eileen Barrett Foundation, with additional funds from both the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
The Eileen Barrett Women's Cancer Support Group meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Participation is confidential and free. Carol Guernsey, RN, Breast Health Specialist and Program Manager of REACH for Breast Health, coordinates the support group. Susanne Walker, LICSW, is facilitator of the group. Women are encouraged to call Carol Guernsey at 664-5170 to register, but are also welcome to attend without calling ahead.
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Springfield Man Charged for Murder in Friday Night Pittsfield Stabbing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Springfield man is being charged with murder in the stabbing death of a 36-year-old city man on Friday night.
Zyrus Jaynes, 24, was charged with one count of murder, and is expected to be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Monday, June 1.
Police did not release the name of the stabbing victim.
According to a police report by Lt. John Soules, officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Hall Place at about 10 p.m. on Friday.
The found the Pittsfield man "suffering from a life-threatening stab wound." First responders treated him and transported him to Berkshire Medical Center, where the victim died of his injuries.
As a result of the ensuing police investigation, which included cooperation from a number of witnesses, a suspect was identified and arrested the following morning.
While a suspect has been arrested, police say the incident is still under investigation in conjunction with the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office. Anyone who wishes to provide information is asked to contact Detective James Losaw at 413-448-9700, Ext. 572. Information can also be provided anonymously by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411.)
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