Health & Wellness
Dalton Health Board Orders Dust-Abatement Plan for Concrete Site
This letter establishes a formal deadline for submitting a detailed plan to address the dust nuisance and notes that failure to comply with this requirement could lead to financial penalties and potential legal action.
BHS Appoints Chief Nursing Executive
Cadorette has served as Vice President of Acute Care and BMC Chief Nursing Officer for the past 11 years.
North Adams Regional Hospital Receives MassEcon Impact Award
NARH was among three organizations honored in Western Massachusetts, achieving Gold, while a Silver honor went to Electro Magnetic Applications and Bronze to the Berkshire Innovation Center, both in Pittsfield.
Community Wellness Program Berkshire 150 Returns
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.
Concerns Over PFAS Spark Sewage Debate in Williamstown
Some members of the community, including a member of the Select Board, say the district is choosing a course of action that is at odds with the environmental principles that the town espouses.
Fairview Hospital Recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
Chartis' annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation's rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX.
Williamstown Asked to Ban Smoking in Apartments, Condos
The Board of Health on Monday learned that town meeting will be asked to outlaw smoking in most multi-family housing.
Smile Programs Visits North Adams Public Schools
A mobile dental program visited North Adams Public Schools last week to ensure that students had healthy smiles.
Berkshire Health Opening New Urgent Care Facility in Lenox
Berkshire Health Systems is gearing toward opening its new urgent care facility in The Center at Lenox.
BHS Appoints Vice President of Quality
Gazzillo previously served as Senior Director of Nursing for Specialty Care for the past three years. She was selected after a nationwide search for this system-wide leadership position.
Love of T Showcases Community at Gala
The non-profit Love of T celebrated its ever-growing community and raised funds to continue its mission during its "Dance the Blues Away" gala on Saturday.
CHP Suspends Mobile Health Unit and Cuts Staff
Community Health Programs laid off some of its staff, reduced some staff hours, and suspended its mobile health unit in response to a looming deficit.
Greylock Dental Opens in North Adams, Aims to Increase Access
Dr. Benjamin Woolnough opened the practice at 98 Church St. to increase access to dental care, citing a shortage of options in Berkshire County.
BHS Implementing Temporary Parking Changes at Medical Arts Complex
These changes will ultimately result in a more convenient and larger lot for patient parking.
Maintain Your Brain: A Free CHP Webinar on Preventing Cognitive Decline
The web talk is free.
Lenox Blood Drive to Support Local Hospitals
Donations collected by the BHS Blood Donor Center will be used locally at Berkshire Medical Center, the Phelps Cancer Center, the North Campus of BMC, and Fairview Hospital.
Berkshire Harm Reduction Hits Naloxone Milestone
Berkshire Harm Reduction Reaches Milestone in Deployment of Naloxone Boxes in Community: 100th Box Placed at Greylock Credit Union in North Adams
Optimal Healing in North Adams Expanding Services
A few years ago, she purchased the former carriage barn of the Cutting Mansion on East Main Street, bringing a number of other wellness practitioners under the Optimal Healing umbrella.
Dalton Residents Demand Action on Concrete Company's Dust
Nearly 100 residents turned up at the Board of Health meeting on Wednesday night to complain of dust and particulates coating their neighborhood from Berkshire Concrete and allegedly causing health issues.
Williamstown's 1896 House Back Before Board of Health on Electrical Issue
The months-long conversation between the owners of the 1896 House and the Board of Health finally may be coming to a close … at least on one front.
Pittsfield Health Initiative Vaccinates Underrepresented Population
The Pittsfield Health Department worked to vaccinate Hispanic community members after noticing they were underrepresented.
BMC Named to U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study.
Think You Need an Antibiotic? You Might Not Get One for Your Cold!
Overexposure to antibiotics over time can cause antibiotic resistance, a dangerous condition when these medications are needed.
Breathe Easy Berkshires Examines Impact of Butternut Fire
Environmentalists earlier this month opened the floor for reflections on the Butternut Fire, highlighting its air quality effects in Pittsfield.
BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nursing Graduates
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students honored
Pittsfield Health Board Considering Nicotine Free Generation
Thirteen Massachusetts communities have joined the "Nicotine-Free Generation." Could Pittsfield do the same?
