HospiceCare Offers Grief Support Groups

01:27PM / Wednesday, September 06, 2017Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. - HospiceCare in the Berkshires is hosting a new round of support groups across Berkshire County.

For more information on any of the groups, call 413-443-2994.

A weekly support group runs Tuesdays from Sept. 5 through Oct. 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at HospiceCare in the Berkshires, 877 South St. This grouup is open to anyone who experienced any loss.

A free monthly drop-in support group for those who are grieving the loss of any loved one is held the second Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Dalton Senior Center, 40 Field St. Ext. The next meeting is Sept. 13.

A group called "New to Grief: What to Expect," a free informational meeting to learn about the grief process and how to cope, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at HospiceCare in the Berkshires. Another one will be held Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington.

"Grieving the Death of a Child" is a free drop-in support group for those whose children died before the age of 25. The next group is scheduled Monday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at HospiceCare in the Berkshires.

A support group for those whose loved ones have died from substance use is held the second Monday of the month at BMC Chapel, 725 North St, First Floor, Pittsfield. The next meeting is scheduled Monday, Sept. 11. To register or request information, call BMC Pastoral Care Department at 413-447-2251.

A free monthly support group for those whose partner or spouse has died is held the third Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at HospiceCare in the Berkshires. Next meeting is Sept. 19.

A free monthly drop-in support group for those who are grieving the loss of any loved one is held the fourth Thursday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Fairview Hospital, 29 Lewis Ave., Great Barrington. Next meeting is Sept. 28.

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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

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