Health & Wellness
Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative Offering Clinics this Fall
The clinics will be scheduled from late September through early November, and anyone can receive a vaccine at any scheduled clinic, regardless of insurance status or place of residence.
Mosquito-Borne Illness: What You Need to Know
Mosquito-borne illnesses are rare in New Hampshire and Vermont, but they do occur. Here’s what to keep in mind when going outdoors.
BHS Opening Urgent-Care Facility in Lenox
Berkshire Health Systems is opening a second urgent-care location, with a new facility being developed at 489 Pittsfield Road, in the Center at Lenox. The facility is expected to open this winter.
West Nile Virus Found in Pittsfield Mosquito Samples
As of Friday afternoon's announcement, there were no confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus in the city.
Pre-Registration Open for South County SBPHC Vaccine Clinics
The public health program at SBPHC is offering pre-registration assistance for clinic appointments and by increasing awareness about our homebound vaccine program.
Pittsfield Raises Overdose Awareness Flag
An overdose awareness flag was raised in front of City Hall for the first time on Thursday.
Suicide Prevention Conference Scheduled for September
New Perspectives on Populations at Risk in Berkshire County will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 8 am to 4:30 pm at Bousquet Mountain Ski Area in Pittsfield.
SVMC Celebrates Opening of New $31M Emergency Department
There was one theme that stood out on Thursday as the ribbon was cut on Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's new $31 million Emergency Department: Community.
BHS Hospitals Recognized With Awards
BHS are nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care: The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines awards for proven dedication to best practices
Dalton Dilapidated House Has Interested Investor
Board Chair Robert Kinzer directed Winterstein to share this agreement with them when they receive it.
Pittsfield Events to Raise Awareness of Overdose Danger
Last year, it was reported there were 48 fatal overdoses in Berkshire County in 2022 — 29 just in Pittsfield. Since 2012, there had been a staggering 418 deaths from overdose in the county.
Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus In Pittsfield
At the time of this release, there are no confirmed human cases
Air Quality Alert for Western Mass
The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality alert effective for Friday for Berkshire County.
Berkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North Adams
The vending machine is located outside Berkshire Harm Reduction's North Adams office, at 6 Main St., adjacent to North Adams City Hall.
Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month
Research indicates that breastfeeding can significantly reduce the risk of various health issues in both infants and mothers, including respiratory infections, allergies, and certain cancers in mothers.
North Adams Regional Receives Critical Access Hospital Designation
The designation was granted on July 31 and is retroactive to July 12.
Big Y Closes Delis for Deep Clean
Big Y Supermarkets is closing its deli counters for deep cleaning after an outbreak of listeria in one of the meat brands it sells.
MCLA Radiologic Technology Maintains 100% Employment
MCLA became the teach-out partner for Southern Vermont College's (SVC) Radiologic Sciences program in 2019, following SVC's closure.
Senator Warren Hears Power of Health Care for Uninsured
Warren said equitable access to health care also helps economically, as more people can work to support themselves, help their own families, and manage themselves and others.
BFAIR Appoints Director of Employee Development
Berkshire Family and Individual Resources has appointed Noelle Crawford as the new director of learning and employee development.
Fairview Hospital Receives Awards for Stroke Care
Fairview Hospital has been twice recognized for its stroke care by the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Brien Center Announces New President & CEO
The Brien Center, the leading provider of behavioral health services in Berkshire County, announces the appointment of Diana L. Knaebe as its new president and CEO effective July 1.
SVMC Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing
The Kendall Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association's 2024 Lantern Award for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance.
County Ambulance Recognized for Quality Cardiac, Stroke Care
Mission: Lifeline EMS is the American Heart Association's national initiative to advance the system of care for patients with high-risk, time-sensitive disease states, such as severe heart attacks and strokes.
