Registration Open for Upcoming Lenox Vaccine Clinics

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LENOX, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative is pleased that registration is open a series of mobile clinics covering their 12-towns in South County this fall, including two in Lenox. 

These clinics will provide updated COVID vaccines (for ages 6 months or older), as well as regular-dose flu (for ages 6 months or older) and high-dose flu (for ages 65 and older). 

For a full list of all these clinics, go to the 2024 SBPHC Vaccine Clinic Schedule. Note that several clinics in Lenox have been consolidated to just the two this year.
 
Registration is required for and can be done using one of two methods:
 
Go to https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/tritown and pick your desired clinic (a full list of all these clinics is attached or can be found at 2024 SBPHC Vaccine Clinic Schedule);
 
Go directly to one of the Lenox clinics by clicking the hyperlinks below:
 
Tues, Oct. 8 from 3 - 6pm in the Lenox Middle/High School; and
Weds, Oct. 30  from 1:30 – 3:30pm in the St. Ann's Catholic Parish.
 
There will also be a clinic on Sat, Sept. 28 from 10am – 1pm at W.E.B. Dubois Middle School in Great Barrington.
 
Insurance: Although the flu and COVID vaccinations are provided at no cost, we ask that you have your insurance card with you at the time of registration as well as the day of the clinic. If you have a hard time entering your insurance information, you may select "No Insurance" as long as you bring that information to you to the clinic.
 
Questions: email or call SBPHC staff at (413) 243-5540 x109.  Also call this number if you, or a loved one, has difficulty leaving the house for an appointment and needs a public health nurse to come to their home. 
 
Visit www.southernberkshirehealth.com for more information.
 
 

 

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Berkshire Natural Resources Council Welcomes Director of Advancement

LENOX, Mass. — Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) announced the appointment of Emily Daunis as the organization's new Director of Advancement. 
 
With a background spanning over 15 years in strategic fundraising, major donor development, and building inclusive philanthropic programs, Daunis will lead BNRC's fundraising and engagement initiatives to support its mission of land conservation and access to nature in the Berkshires.  
 
In her most recent role as Director of Development at Berkshire United Way, Daunis played a part in advancing the organization's revenue goals by conducting new sponsorship initiatives and engagement strategies. Her extensive background also includes fundraising roles at prominent regional institutions such as the Clark Art Institute, MASS MoCA, and UMASS Amherst. 
 
"Daunis joins BNRC at a critical time, when we need to do even more to conserve land and help people connect to nature in the face of a changing climate. Her ability to connect to people in all walks of life and to create innovative fundraising strategies will enable BNRC to reach its ambitious strategic goals of conserving 20,000 more acres of habitat by 2030," Jenny Hansell, president of BNRC said. "I'm really looking forward to seeing how her leadership will help BNRC forge deeper connections with our supporters, engage new allies, and broaden our impact across the Berkshires." 
 
Daunis, an active member of the local community, holds leadership roles in North Adams, including serving as an elected member of the North Adams Public School Committee. In her new role at BNRC, she will continue her commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy that is inclusive and rooted in the local community. 
 
"Joining BNRC is an opportunity to help conserve the landscapes that mean so much to everyone in Berkshire County," said Daunis. "I look forward to collaborating with the dedicated team, board of directors, volunteers, and supporters who care so deeply about protecting natural resources. Together we can make an impact that lasts generations." 
 
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