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Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist Joins Berkshire Health Systems

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — At a time when there is a severe deficit of mental health providers specializing in the care of
children and adolescents, Berkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Fadi Halabi, MD, a board certified and fellowship trained Psychiatrist specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical Center. 
 
Dr. Halabi joins the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at BMC.
 
"Berkshire Health Systems is very pleased that Dr. Halabi has joined our exceptional team of Psychiatric care providers," said Liliana Markovic, MD, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. "There is a national shortage of behavioral health practitioners specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at a time of great need for such services. Dr. Halabi’s expertise will help us to enhance care for this vulnerable population."
 
Dr. Halabi received his medical degree from American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon and completed his residency in General Psychiatry at Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He is board certified in General Psychiatry and fellowship trained in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry from Washington University/St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System to Begin

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities announces that phase 1 of the flushing of the city's water system will begin Monday, April 22.
 
Water mains throughout the city will be flushed, through hydrants, over the upcoming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
 
  • The upcoming flushing for April 22 to May 3 is expected to affect the following areas:
  • Starting at the town line on Dalton Avenue working west through Coltsville including lower Crane Avenue, Meadowview neighborhood, following Cheshire Road north.
  • Hubbard Avenue and Downing Parkway.
  • Starting at the town line on East Street working west through the McIntosh and Parkside neighborhoods.
  • Elm Street neighborhoods west to the intersection of East Street.
  • Starting at the town line on Williams Street, working west including Mountain Drive,
  • Ann Drive, East New Lenox Road, and Holmes Road neighborhoods.
Although flushing may cause localized discolored water and reduced service pressure conditions in and around the immediate area of flushing, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that proper levels of treatment and disinfections are maintained in the system at all times. If residents experience discolored water, they should let the water run for a short period to clear it prior to use.
 
If discolored water or low-pressure conditions persist, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
 
Flushing is an important operating procedure that contributes significantly to the maintenance of the water quality in the water distribution system. 
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