Health & Wellness
Ecu-Health Care Awarded Health Coverage Enrollment Grant
Recipient Ecu-Health Care will use the grant to provide extensive outreach, education and application enrollment assistance to uninsured and underinsured individuals across Northern Berkshire County.
Guest Column: Help Someone Take First Step Toward a Nicotine-Free Life
The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 16 — a great day to remind friends, co-workers and family about quitting smoking or vaping.
Adams, Cheshire Officials Set Meeting on Ambulance
Officials in Adams and Cheshire are hosting a public meeting to discuss actions being taken in light of the reported closing of Adams Ambulance Service.
North Adams Planners Recommend Overlay District for New Hospital
The vote came after a joint public hearing with the council on the proposal. The City Council is expected to vote on the ordinance Tuesday night.
Adams Ambulance to Close
Northern Berkshire EMS says it's committed to working with the towns on a transition plan but will need more staff to expand its coverage.
North Adams Hospital Seeks Overlay District to Support Medical Services
The Hospital Avenue Overlay District would cover only the property off Hospital Avenue owned by BMC that includes the former hospital building, the Clark House, Doctor's Building and Ambulatory Care Center.
Berkshire Visiting Nurses Push For Fair Standards, Pay
It reported losing almost 30 permanent staff members since 2021, 90 percent citing an unsustainable work-life balance and many leaving for higher pay.
West Stockbridge Flu Vaccination Clinic
Registration is required
Dalton Board of Health Condemns Anthony Road Home
Dill and Goodkowsky were given 48 hours to vacate the home but can return once the safety requirements are met.
North Adams' Rally for Recovery Highlights Need for Community Support
The goal of the annual event, formerly Voices for Recovery, is to bring awareness of the struggles to overcome addiction, to celebrate those in recovery and to provide inspiration for others on the path to recovery.
CHP Prepares for Surge in Open Enrollment as More Residents Eligible for Subsidized Health Plans
The income limit for Health Connector plans has risen to $69,400 for an individual and $155,000 for a family of four, or 500 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL).
Rally for Recovery Set Saturday, Oct. 7
There will be a resource fair with information for individuals and families related to prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. Activities will include speakers, including recovery coach Caitlin McKinnon, sharing information on lived experiences and about the upcoming Peer Recovery Center.
CHP Barrington OB/GYN Welcomes New Physician
Yu earned her bachelor's in psychology and neuroscience and behavior, and her master's degree in neuroscience and behavior from Wesleyan University.
Letter: North Adams Recovery Rally
The Rally for Recovery is a time to lift up and celebrate ALL pathways to recovery, and all community members impacted by addiction who are working to take that next brave step in their recovery journey.
Clark Art Expands RX for Wellbeing Program
The Clark currently offers a county-wide program, Rx for Wellbeing at the Clark, through local mental health practitioners as a means of encouraging engagement with art as part of a therapeutic treatment plan for those dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, and social isolation.
CHP Readying for New Covid-19 Vaccine Supply
CHP anticipates receiving its Covid-19 vaccines in the coming weeks, while flu clinics are well under way.
CHP Marks Completion of Lee Family Practice Renovation
The nearly $1.1 million project was funded by CHP and by a federal Health Resources and Services Administration grant.
Pittsfield Water Quality Notice
The source of the problem at the Ashley Treatment Plant has been identified.
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association Earns Patient Satisfaction Award
The annual SHPBest award program was created to acknowledge home health agencies that consistently provide high quality service to their patients.
Berkshire Health Systems Instituting Code of Conduct
That's when a new code of conduct goes into effect at all offices and facilities of the health system, including Berkshire Medical Center.
Berkshire NAMI to Celebrate 39 Years of Mental Health Support
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is celebrating 39 years of providing mental health resources to Berkshire County.
Pittsfield Mosquitos Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's WNV Risk Map, Pittsfield continues to have a moderate WNV risk level. This means "infection with WNV is likely or has occurred" in humans.
