VNA of Northern Berkshire schedules public health clinics
NORTH ADAMS - The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, an affiliate of Northern Berkshire Healthcare, will offer several public health clinics in the region through May. The clinics include blood pressure and blood sugar screening, medication reviews, and health teaching.Public health clinics are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at the VNA & Hospice, 535 Curran Highway in North Adams, from 3-4 p.m. Clinics are also held every Tuesday at Stop & Shop in North Adams from 10-11:30 a.m.
In May, clinics will be held in Adams at Barrett House, Wednesday, May 7, 10-11 a.m.; Valley Street Apartments, Wednesday, May 14, 10-11 a.m.; Millhouse Apartments, Wednesday, May 21, 10-11 a.m.; and at the Adams Council on Aging, Wednesday, May 28, 10-11 a.m.
In North Adams: Village East, Tuesday, May 13, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Holy Family Terrace, Wednesday, May 14, 11 a.m. - noon; 150 Ashland Street, Tuesday, May 20, 9-11 a.m.; and St. Joseph’s Court, Thursday, May 22, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
In Williamstown: The Spruces, Wednesday, May 14, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; and the Harper Center, Monday, May 19, 1-2:30 p.m.
In Cheshire: Cheshire Senior Center, Wednesday, May 28, 1 – 2 p.m.
Other community events offered at the VNA & Hospice include:
* Wednesdays in May: Childbirth education classes, 6:30-9 p.m. Call the Birthing Center at NARH at 413-664-5127 for information and to register.
* Tuesday, May 13: Alzheimer’s Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m.
For information or to register for these programs one may call the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire at (413) 664-4536.
