Health & Wellness
FEMA Awards Funds to Massachusetts for COVID School Testing Costs
The $64,144,440 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services for the cost of contracting to provide testing at schools and in public buildings in surrounding communities between February 2021 and June 2022.
Pittsfield Health Board Plans Mosquito Task Force, Public Outreach
The Board of Health will establish a task force to handle mosquito control after efforts to resume to spraying were not supported by the City Council.
Guest Column: Quit Smoking Valentine's Day Message
If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant this Valentine's Day, consider taking the first step toward quitting smoking, vaping or using other tobacco.
BHS Relaxes Masking and Updates Visitor Guidelines
The updated masking and visitation guidelines impact all BHS care settings across the county, including Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, the North Adams and Hillcrest Campuses of BMC, provider clinics, and the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association.
North Adams Councilors Get Narcan Presentation
Berkshire County had 47 fatal overdoses in 2022, a dozen of them in North County. Of those, eight occurred in North Adams.
Red Cross Announce Emergency Blood Shortage
Road conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products. $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February
BHS Hiring Event for North Adams Regional Hospital
Positions Available with Immediate Hiring Possible
Berkshire VNA Ratifies First Contract
Unionized nurses and health-care professionals of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association have settled a contract after about two years of negotiation.
Pittsfield Health Board Supports Longevity of Community Health Worker
The city's community health worker has one year left of funding through the American Rescue Plan Act and department leaders want to ensure the position's longevity.
Have Hope Peer Recovery Center Preparing for Grand Opening
The organization's mission is peer support recovery rooted in dignity and respect. It was made possible by a five-year state Bureau of Substance and Addiction Services contract through the Brien Center.
Rice Silk Mill Tenants Report Struggles With Mold Infestation
Residents of the Rice Silk Mill say mold and moisture has caused illnesses and thousands of dollars in damaged items.
BHS Reinstitutes Masking and Updates Visitor Guidelines
Mandatory masking for patients, visitors, and staff will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 8:00am.
State Senators Tour Berkshire County Arc Programs
During their visit they spent time discussing short and long-term plans for human services in Massachusetts.
Guest Column: Thank You for Supporting BHS
These milestones are a testament to the incredible dedication of our employees and the importance of partnering with residents and organizations across the region to achieve shared goals for community well-being.
Berkshire Bounty Opens North County Cold Storage at BMC North
A cold storage facility will act as a depot for local farmers to deliver meat, dairy, eggs and produce to a central location where it will be aggregated, stored, and delivered to participating food distribution organization partners in North Adams, Adams, Williamstown and surrounding towns.
BHS Partners to Launch Support Group for Expecting Women of Color
Embrace Diversity Birth Circle: Supporting Women of Color will be held on the second Thursday of each month at Berkshire Medical Center.
SaVida Health Relocates to North Street
Local medication-assisted treatment provider SaVida celebrated its relocation with a ribbon cutting on Monday morning.
Berkshire VNA reaches Tentative Agreement With BHS
Berkshire VNA nurses and healthcare professionals have had tremendous community support during their first contract negotiations, and reached a tentative contract agreement Dec. 15.
North Adams Regional Opening Moves Forward With State Approval
The request by Berkshire Health Systems for an original license was approved by the council last Wednesday; BHS received the official letter that the license was awarded on Friday.
CHP Berkshires Welcomes New Clinicians
Community Health Programs, Inc., is a healthcare network based in the Berkshires of Western Mass. serving approximately 30,000 regional residents
Local Recovery Documentary to Premiere
"Blueprint: Building the Foundation for Recovery"- a documentary featuring Berkshire County community members to premiere Dec. 13 and 14, 2023.
Pittsfield Health Department Homebound Vaccination Appointments
As the season for flu and COVID-19 is underway, there is still time for residents to get vaccinated.
