image description — Dr. Brothers received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Medford and then moved south, completing his surgical internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and his urology residency at Walter Reed National Military Center.

Dr. Aaron Brothers Joins Urology Professional Services of BMC

12:01PM / Thursday, December 30, 2021Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dr. Aaron Brothers, a board-certified Urologist, has joined Urology Professional Services of Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Brothers, a US Army veteran, provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the kidneys, urinary system, bladder, adrenal glands, urethra, and male reproductive organs, and male fertility. He has received extensive training in robotic surgery and looks forward to being able to offer this type of service to patients in the Berkshires.

Dr. Brothers received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Medford and then moved south, completing his surgical internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and his urology residency at Walter Reed National Military Center.

He then lived in Georgia, where he practiced at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center and Tifton Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Brothers explains that his approach to patient care is simple:

"I treat all patients with dignity, empathy and respect, and I seek to provide safe and effective urologic care that is individually tailored to the needs of my patients," Brothers said.

Dr. Brothers focuses on "providing quality care and following the golden rule." In his free time, Dr. Brothers enjoys almost any outdoor activity. He skis, camps, and mountain bikes. He and his wife enjoy sailing, and he has been working on his pilot's license.

"After spending the last eleven years serving in the Army and living away from New England, my wife and I are excited to be coming home and look forward to setting down new roots," he said.

For an appointment, ask your primary care physician for a referral or call Urology Professional Services of BMC at 413-447-2375.

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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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