North Berkshire Orthopaedic Specialist Joins Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems has announced the appointment of Dr. James R. Parkinson, a well-respected and former longtime provider of Orthopaedic services in North Berkshire, to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical Center and the physician staff of Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates.

Dr. Parkinson will provide orthopaedic evaluation and care at Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates' North Adams Campus of BMC office.

Parkinson served on the medical staff of the former North Adams Regional Hospital and with the former Orthopedic Associates of Williamstown for more than 20 years. He also served as medical director of Sports Medicine and Team Physician for Williams College and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts from 1982 to 2016.


Parkinson joins doctors Mahlon Bradley, Jeffrey Cella, Anthony DeFelice, David Grygier, Kevin Mitts, Daniel Sage and Mark Sprague in serving the Orthopaedic care needs of patients in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont through Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, an affiliate of Berkshire Health Systems.

He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester, N.Y., and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He is board certified in orthopaedics and was fellowship-trained in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation at the University of Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK.

For an appointment with Dr. Parkinson, ask your physician for a referral or call Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates in North Adams, 413-664-5699.

 


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North Adams Warns Residents of Lead Pipe Survey Scam

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City of North Adams is warning residents about scammers exploiting a city-run lead pipe survey project.

As mentioned in a letter sent to city residents, the city is undergoing a lead pipe survey. Since then, some residents have been contacted by scammers claiming to be part of the survey and looking for financial information.

Officials emphasized that the survey is free, and the city is not making phone calls to residents at this time. 

Residents are urged not to share financial details over the phone. Anyone receiving such calls should report the incident immediately to the North Adams Police Department at 413-664-4944, extension 1.

 
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