Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Vaccine Clinic

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LENOX, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative will hold a vaccine clinic on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Ann Church in Lenox.
 
The clinic aims to provide COVID-19 vaccines for individuals who contracted the virus this past summer and were previously ineligible for vaccination, as well as for families and people who cannot attend weekday clinics. The event is open to everyone.
 
COVID-19 vaccines, including Pfizer doses, will be available for individuals aged six months and older. Flu vaccines will also be offered, with normal-dose, high-dose (for seniors), and egg-free options available.
 
Participants are encouraged to preregister at this link and provide insurance information if possible. Those needing assistance with registration can call (413) 717-7209 and leave a message for phone registration.
 
For further information, contact Jayne Smith via email at jayne@tritownhealth.org. The Collaborative also invites community members to help spread the word by sharing the announcement, posting flyers, or including clinic details in newsletters.
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Landing at Laurel Lake Celebrates Renovations

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The stovetops were removed from some of the kitchenettes as safety measures. 
LEE, Mass. — The Landing at Laurel Lake has made renovations to its assisted living building to better help residents continue living with some independence.
 
Some of the changes include carpet removal, shifting tubs to walk-ins, and taking out some stovetops. 
 
The Landing hosted an open house last Thursday for the community to come in and see the renovations.
 
"It's really bringing people in to see the renovations so they know that we have something really cool in our community," said Executive Director Matthew Pinto, a dementia specialist who was hired about six months ago.
 
"The importance of the new renovations is to modernize some things to make it simpler for them. Like the rooms, we are trying to do away with the transitions in the rooms for people that have wheelchairs."
 
Residents sometimes had trouble with the carpeting if using a walker or wheelchair, it's easier for some to walk into their shower, and the stovetops would sometimes be left on. 
 
Pinto said the residents had a hand in the renovations, like helping choose paint colors and what they would like the facility change, which will help future residents with their stays.
 
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