Pittsfield – Berkshire Medical Center announces the appointment of Karen G. Kelly, M.D., a specialist in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine, to the BMC Medical Staff. Dr. Kelly is accepting geriatric patients for consultation by referral in her practice at the Hillcrest Family Health Center, located at the BMC Hillcrest Campus, 165 Tor Court, Pittsfield.
Dr. Kelly is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. She came to the Berkshires after more than 20-years in Philadelphia. She has practiced and taught geriatric medicine for over 15-years, most recently on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, working in the Geriatric Clinic at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.
She has also conducted research and lectured widely on such topics as delirium, medication usage, nutrition and sexual function in the geriatric population. While in Philadelphia, she also served on the Board of Directors of Dunwoody, a large Continuing Care Retirement Community.
She has previously served as Director of Medical Education and Director of the Geriatric Fellowship at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center and was Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine for the Department of Medicine at Temple University Hospital. Additionally, she has served as a physician with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where she was medical consultant for the geriatric psychiatry service, Wills Eye Hospital and Frankford Hospital, all in Philadelphia. She has also served as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine for Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut.
Dr. Kelly received her Medical Degree from Yale University School of Medicine. She interned and completed her residency training at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Kelly has an undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College.
Dr. Kelly is a member of the American Geriatrics Society.
Elderly patients wishing to see Dr. Kelly for a consultation should speak with their primary care physician and seek a referral. For questions about Dr. Kelly’s practice, call the Hillcrest Family Health Center at 413-499-2051.
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Dalton Day Returns This Saturday
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town's popular Dalton Day festival is returning this weekend after a year's hiatus.
The event will kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. in the field in front of the Senior Center.
The community celebration was established in 2023 by the Cultural Council in an effort to increase resident participation at town meetings while also showcasing the area's welcoming, diverse, artistic and sporty atmosphere. In 2024, the event brought together 300 residents.
"The primary mission of Dalton Day is to foster a strong sense of community, build civic pride, and bring residents together through a shared celebration of local culture, music, and food," said Jeannie Ingram, Select Board member and cultural council chair, and Lori Venezia, executive assistant to the town manager.
The event provides an accessible and free platform for "civic education, community bonding, and supporting local businesses, artisans, makers, and culture more broadly," they said.
The festival strengthens the fabric of the town both civically and economically by connecting grassroots organizations with residents, fostering a shared sense of belonging, and providing free, family-friendly entertainment.
It also serves as an opportunity for community members to meet with local officials and a couple of state officials. State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Leigh Davis will be coming from Beacon Hill to speak at the event.
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