Health & Wellness
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?
North Adams Navigators Honored for Enrolling Residents In Affordable Health Plans
Most people who apply for coverage through the Health Connector qualify for ConnectorCare, which makes coverage more affordable through lower premiums and co-pays, and the elimination of deductibles.
Westfield State Study Makes Local EMS Recommendations
A research project of Westfield State University made several recommendations to enhance emergency medical services within Berkshire County, including more regionalization and stable funding sources.
Williamstown Signs on to Opioid Abatement Collaborative
The town Monday signed on to a North County initiative to address and combat opioid addiction in the region.
Williamstown Board of Health Pushes for Action on Motel Issue
The Board of Health on Monday morning authorized the health inspector to take a more forceful tone in seeking resolution to an ongoing issue at the 1896 House Inn on Cold Spring Road.
Governor Awards $1.8 Million to Improve Access to Reproductive Health Care
Funding to support five community-based organizations and clinical providers across the state
Governor Awards $1.8 Million to Improve Access to Reproductive Health Care
Funding to support five community-based organizations and clinical providers across the state
Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic Scheduled in Lenox
Attendees are encouraged to bring their insurance cards.
Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Vaccine Clinic
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.
SVMC's Learning Tree Childcare Center Recognized
STARS is Vermont's Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) for child care, preschool, and afterschool programs.
SVMC Primary Care Offices Recognized for Patient-Centered Care
The national designation recognizes SVMC's practice sites for providing comprehensive care and follow-up, in addition to a number of preventative and wellness screenings.
Fairview Hospital Receives $1M Donation for Laboratory Renovation
The new Laboratory will be named in honor of Eugene A. Dellea, former President of Fairview Hospital, who has dedicated his career to serving the Berkshire community. Dellea is currently Vice President of Government Relations for Berkshire Health Systems.
