Health & Wellness
Williamstown Signs on to Opioid Abatement Collaborative
The town Monday signed on to a North County initiative to address and combat opioid addiction in the region.
Williamstown Board of Health Pushes for Action on Motel Issue
The Board of Health on Monday morning authorized the health inspector to take a more forceful tone in seeking resolution to an ongoing issue at the 1896 House Inn on Cold Spring Road.
Governor Awards $1.8 Million to Improve Access to Reproductive Health Care
Funding to support five community-based organizations and clinical providers across the state
Governor Awards $1.8 Million to Improve Access to Reproductive Health Care
Funding to support five community-based organizations and clinical providers across the state
Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic Scheduled in Lenox
Attendees are encouraged to bring their insurance cards.
Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Vaccine Clinic
The clinic aims to provide COVID-19 vaccines for individuals who contracted the virus this past summer and were previously ineligible for vaccination, as well as for families and people who cannot attend weekday clinics.
SVMC's Learning Tree Childcare Center Recognized
STARS is Vermont's Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) for child care, preschool, and afterschool programs.
SVMC Primary Care Offices Recognized for Patient-Centered Care
The national designation recognizes SVMC's practice sites for providing comprehensive care and follow-up, in addition to a number of preventative and wellness screenings.
Fairview Hospital Receives $1M Donation for Laboratory Renovation
The new Laboratory will be named in honor of Eugene A. Dellea, former President of Fairview Hospital, who has dedicated his career to serving the Berkshire community. Dellea is currently Vice President of Government Relations for Berkshire Health Systems.
BMC Recognized for Hip Fracture Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades
BMC was rated 5-stars for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2025.
Williamstown Health Board Considers Local Rule on 'Flavored' Tobacco
The Board of Health on Monday heard a suggestion that the town code be updated to allow the local authority to bar the sale of items that run afoul of the commonwealth's prohibition of flavored tobacco products.
Fairview Hospital Receives the 2024 Women's Choice Award
The award signifies that Fairview Hospital has been ranked within the top 100 hospitals of similar size.
Clarksburg Joining Drug Prevention Coalition
The Select Board has agreed to join a collaborative effort for drug prevention and harm reduction.
Ecu-Health Care Awarded Health Care Grant
Ecu-Health Care was awarded the grant through the Supporting Health Coverage Enrollment Efforts program, a statewide initiative to help eligible individuals secure and maintain MassHealth (Medicaid) or other insurance coverage.
Dalton Water Chief Says Lead in Lines Unlikely
Some residents received an "alarming" notice from the Water Department about the possibility of lead pipes or solder in some homes, but officials assured them not to worry.
BHS Named to Top 100 Women-Led Businesses
The Women's Edge and The Boston Globe Name Berkshire Health Systems to Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts: Annual award highlights women business leaders who are making a significant impact on the state's economy
200 Pittsfield Students Walk for Men's Mental Health
Around 200 Taconic and Pittsfield high school students marched downtown to support men's health on Friday.
Health, Environmental Officials: Pittsfield GE Landfills Don't Pose Risk
Residents continue to express concerns about PCB exposure from the former General Electric campus but health and environmental experts say there is no risk.
BMC Names COO
Gandhi will begin his new leadership role at BMC on Nov. 18.
McCann Nursing Graduates Urged to Be 'Positive Influence' on Health System
McCann Technical School celebrated the graduation Tuesday of 17 new nurses from its licensed practical nursing program.
CHP Names Associate Director of Dental Medicine
She joined CHP Great Barrington Family Dental in 2013, and in her new role will work with CHP leadership to support CHP's dental practices and staff in North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield and Great Barrington.
Youngsters Promote National Diabetes Awareness Month in Hinsdale
Fourth-grader Nelson Pelkey and his cousin, fifth-grader Emily Ham, each have Type 1 diabetes, a condition formerly known as juvenile diabetes.
East Elm Pediatrics Joins BHS Provider Practices
Effective Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, East Elm Pediatrics became Berkshire Health Pediatrics at East Elm, retaining the majority of the office staff and clinical care team.
Opioid Summit Highlights Collaboration, Stigma Breaking
Combating the opioid crisis depends on collaboration and smashing the stigma around substance use disorder, local agencies say.
Psychotherapist Joins CHP North Adams Family Medical
Meehan holds a master's in social work from the University of Texas with a concentration in mental health and chemical dependency. He earned a B.S. in management from Ithaca College.
MA Health Connector Open Enrollment Starts Nov. 1
CHP Can Assist Customers with New Enrollments, Renewals and Plan Changes
