Health & Wellness
CHP Berkshires Names Senior VP of Operations
Duchesne most recently was employed at CVS Health in Rhode Island as the lead director of strategic growth and insights.
CHP Free Pediatric Bivalent Boosters for Children
These boosters are free.
Why Choose Berkshire Community College for Nursing?
BCC has been providing an excellent nursing education for more than 50 years, and many of its faculty members are BCC alums.
Governor Announces Action to Protect Access to Medication Abortion
At the Governor's request, the University of Massachusetts and health care providers have taken action to stockpile doses of mifepristone, and the Governor is issuing an Executive Order confirming protections for medication abortion under existing state law.
Dalton Senior Center Receives Narcan Box to Potentially Save Lives
The town upped its harm reduction efforts on Thursday as it welcomed a Narcan box from Berkshire Harm Reduction, a program of Berkshire Health Systems.
Tips for Washing and Storing Fruits and Veggies
You know winter is really over when shuttered roadside stands and farmer's markets hang out their flags and dust off the shelves for the first harvest of spring greens, peas and other produce.
Pittsfield Officials Convene on Opioid Crisis in PCTV Forum
This past week, a panel discussion hosted by Pittsfield Community Television covered addiction, recovery and treatment, harm reduction, reducing stigma, and Pittsfield's efforts to save lives from overdose deaths.
SVMC Lifts Universal Mask Requirement
Individuals with respiratory symptoms will still be required to wear a mask, and immunocompromised patients are encouraged to continue to wear masks.
SVMC Welcomes Jennifer R. LaChance to its Orthopedics Practice
LaChance will practice out of SVMC's Williamstown, Massachusetts location, Northern Berkshire Orthopedics.
Pittsfield Release Notice of Untreated Water Discharge
This overflow consists of untreated or partially treated sewage and waste. Avoid contact with these waterbodies for 48 hours after the discharge or overflow ceases due to increased health risks from bacteria and other pollutants.
Pittsfield HEALing Communities Forum
Thursday, April 6, on Pittsfield Community Television (PCTV).
MassHealth Customers Must Re-Enroll to Maintain Coverage, Beginning April 1
After a pandemic-related policy that relaxed the MassHealth coverage rules, the state is now returning to a redetermination process for its 2.3 million customers.
Narcan Distribution Available from County Ambulance Service
County Ambulance has developed an online form that only takes a minute to complete, does not involve any personal information, needs no insurance information and is free.
BHS Celebrates All Healthcare Providers on National Doctors' Day
National Doctors' Day, which is Thursday, March 30th, honors providers for their contributions to society and the community.
Emily Winans D'Amario, PA-C, Joins SVMC ExpressCare
D'Amario earned her master's degree in physician assistant studies from the LeMoyne College in New York. She received a bachelor's in biology from Union College in New York. She is certified by the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Community Wellness Program Berkshire 150 Enters Third Year
Berkshire 150 is a community wellness program promoting exercise over a 5-week period, with the goal of exercising at least 150 minutes a week.
Why Your Child Should Play Team Sports
Throughout our region, sign-ups for youth sports are in full swing. From soccer and lacrosse to baseball and softball, kids are eagerly awaiting opening day.
Mohawk Forest Apartments to Host COVID Vaccine Clinic
This clinic is open to the public as well as to residents of Mohawk Forest. Individuals 6 months of age and older are eligible to participate. First, second, and booster shots will be available.
BHS Testing, Vaccine Centers Put COVID-19 Vaccinations on Hold
A final pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held at the Pittsfield center, 505 East St., on Friday, April 7.
FEMA Awards Nearly $1.4 M to BMC for COVID-19 Testing Costs
The hospital also purchased supplies such as lab coats, masks, gloves, and propane for the testing tent, and contracted to provide security and cleaning services.
Dr. Valizadeh Joins Adams Internists, Providing Primary Care Services
Dr. Valizadeh is accepting new patients in need of primary care services and is partnered with Drs. Chi Cheung and Benjamin Rudin, and Jeffrey Bialobok, NP, and Caitlin Roberts, FNP-C at Adams Internists of BMC.
Governor Announces End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The announcement this week, ahead of the 45-day notice required by state law, allows additional time for impacted organizations to prepare for the end of the public health emergency.
CHP Family Services Honors as 'Rising Star' in SBCOC Women in Leadership Awards
Markham was among 111 women nominated for an award. She was honored at the Women in Leadership Luncheon on March 8 in Great Barrington.
