Health & Wellness
Upcoming Nursing Accreditation Review Visit at BCC
The community is invited to meet with the site visit team and share their comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 1:30-2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in G-12 located at 1350 West St.
SVHC Announces DAISY Award Winner
The DAISY Award is part of a national merit-based recognition program established by the DAISY Foundation.
BHS, CHP, and Fallon Health Announce Renewed Partnership
The PHO and Fallon MassHealth Accountable Care Organization (ACO) offering, known as the Berkshire Fallon Health Collaborative (BFHC), will be available to eligible Medicaid members in the Berkshires.
Berkshire Athenaeum to Host Community Health and Wellness Fair
The fair will be held noon-3 p.m. in the library's auditorium.
Pittsfield Sees COVID Spike in Sewage Testing, Another Death
On Tuesday, the city's virus concentration in sewage rose to 3 million copies per liter, compared to 1.3 million copies per liter on Christmas.
Gastroenterologist Joins BHS Provider Practice
Dr. Sterling is accepting new patients in need of endoscopic and gastroenterology care and is partnered with Drs. Jason Bratcher, Ketisha De Roche and Jeffrey St. John at Gastroenterology Professional Services of BMC.
Infectious Disease Specialist Joins Berkshire Internists of BMC
Dr. Tiwari is accepting new patients in need of Infectious Disease care and joins Drs. Arun Bansal, Rebecca Caine, Sangeetha Gummalla, Areej Khan, Jason Kittler and Gregory Malanoski in providing care at Berkshire Internists of BMC.
Free Webinar with CHP and Rural Recovery
CHP Family Nurse Practitioner Terrance "TC" Clarke will talk about the side effects of poor alcohol habits and the health benefits of drinking less or quitting. Recovery coaches from Rural Resources will present a variety of community based and online support resources for people interested in exploring their alcohol use.
'Up and Adams' Wellness Initiative to Begin in February
The town's "Up and Adams" wellness initiative, which seeks to improve health and wellness behaviors in the community, is slated to begin early next month.
Top 5 Tips for Snow Blower Safety
While our snow-removal machines are helpful, they can be dangerous too. In fact, the majority of winter hand injuries relate to the use of a snow blower.
BCC to Offer Suicide Prevention Training
As an incentive, students who successfully complete the course by June 1, 2023 will receive a $100 stipend through a statewide mental health grant.
Williamstown Dispensary Still Aims to Sell Medical Cannabis
Five years after the Select Board lent its support to a planned medical cannabis facility, the proprietor still is working toward obtaining a license to be a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center in the commonwealth.
Flu Shots Still Available at Big Y Pharmacies
Health officials continue to make another urgent push to encourage the public to get vaccinated. In the US, this flu season has been one of the most significant in recent memory with nearly 20 million illnesses, 210,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths from flu so far, according to CDC estimates.
BMC North Adams Campus Renal Dialysis Nurse Earns DAISY Award
Tessier, who serves in the Renal Dialysis Center at the North Adams Campus of BMC, was honored for the compassion and above and beyond care he provided for a Renal patient who was facing end of life, according to a press release.
Provider Profile: Andrew Lederman, MD, FACS, FASMBS, BMC Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Andrew Lederman is the Medical Director of the Berkshire Center for Weight Loss Surgery at BMC, and a highly skilled and experienced bariatric surgeon.
Flu, COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the Lenox Community Center
The clinic will be run by Community Health Programs' Mobile Health Unit.
BCC and BRPC Offer Free 'Choke Saver' Training Certification
The 75-minute class provides participants with a two-year certification.
CHP Family Services Hosts IEP 101 Workshop
This is the third such online event hosted by CHP Family Services, which has new resources for families of children with special needs. Previous workshops have drawn dozens of participants.
Pittsfield Board of Health OKs Updated Tobacco Ordinance
The document was unanimously approved on Wednesday after receiving some finishing touches in November. No public comment was generated in response to the public hearing.
M&T Bank Contributes to SVHC's Vision 2020 Campaign
The funds will help enhance the emergency and cancer care services available to residents regionwide.
Pittsfield Board of Health Revisits Proposal to Make Chicken Keeping More Affordable
Board of Health members are hesitant to put chicken-keeping permits under the Health Department's purview but have agreed to gather more information about it.
Lanesborough Health Board, Physical Therapy Office at Odds Over Masks
After hearing several complaints about the facility last year, the Board of Health still has problems with mask compliance at Greylock Physical Therapy.
BCC to Offer Flu and COVID Vaccines
The Dec. 16 clinic was canceled due to weather conditions.
SERVPRO Donates Golf Tournament Proceeds to SVHC
The Tournament was held on Saturday, Oct. 1 at The Mount Anthony Country Club in Bennington.
SVMC Staff Share the Holiday Spirit with Foster Families
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center staff from departments organization wide gathered nine boxes packed with hams, turkeys, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, breakfast items, pie-making ingredients, cookie mixes, and more.
BCArc Promotes Vice President, Director
He will oversee the Director of Brain Injury Services and the Director of Residential Services, which encompasses 43 homes across Berkshire County and the Pioneer Valley.
