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Charles Redd, BS, RN brings deep roots in healthcare and the

WEBPittsfield — While Berkshire Health Systems’ (BHS’s) inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer has deep roots in healthcare and the …

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Berkshire Health Systems begins mandatory masking for patients

WEBEditor’s note: We received this letter from Berkshire Health Systems and share it verbatim with our readers. Dear Members of the BHS Community, The new year …

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Berkshire Health Systems community update: Testing, vaccination, …

WEBThe following alert was written by Dr. James W. Lederer Jr., chief medical officer at Berkshire Medical Center. The Omicron surge has arrived in the Berkshires, …

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Community Health Centers welcome everyone through their doors

WEBTo the editor: As the first executive director of Community Health Programs (CHP Berkshires), I am writing to join the Berkshire community in a week-long …

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Notes From Your Health Coach: A quest for true health

WEBMy quest for “true health” transformed not only my health, but my business and my life, as well. Today, at the age of 48, I feel better than I did in my late 30’s. I have vibrant energy …

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As COVID-19 cases increase, Berkshire Health Systems issues new

WEBThe vaccines are designed to prevent severe illness and death from COVID-19. Breakthrough infections are extremely rare among people who have been …

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Berkshire Health Systems announces plan to expand access to care …

WEBNorth Adams — As part of its continued investment in the health of Berkshire County, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) today announced plans to seek federal and …

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Think well, do good: The Samya Rose Stumo Memorial Fellowship …

WEBStumo's legacy of global health advocacy will live on through a cohort of five young women from around the world who will participate in ThinkWell Institute's year …

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Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires serves increasing community need

WEBGreat Barrington — The nonprofit 501(c)(3) Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires organization continues to face an increasing demand for its services by Berkshire County residents. …

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'Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness,' …

WEBThe therapeutic use of music dates to ancient times. By the time the Hebrew shepherd David soothed King Saul’s agita with harp music, the Sumerians and …

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Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's Public Health Program

WEBBerkshire County — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Public Health Program through the recent …

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Community Health Programs CEO Bryan Ayars resigns, citing …

WEBGreat Barrington — One week after six Community Health Programs (CHP) doctors came forward with complaints about CHP CEO Bryan Ayars and the Board of …

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Tri-Town Health Department’s COVID-19 update for February 28

WEBEditor’s note: The following Tri-Town Health Department update was written by Amy Hardt, MPH BSN RN, Lead Public Health Nurse at the Southern Berkshire …

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BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Good to Grow—a pediatric …

WEBBUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Good to Grow—a pediatric dentistry that’s bridging the gap between oral and systemic health. Founded by Dr. Lauren …

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Act now, stay covered: MassHealth renewal starts April 1

WEBIn response to this decision, MassHealth will return to our standard annual eligibility renewal processes. Starting April 1, 2023, all current MassHealth members will …

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BUSINESS BRIEFS: CHP names employee of the year, adds …

WEBCHP names employee of the year, adds psychiatric nurse to Berkshire Pediatrics. GREAT BARRINGTON — Community Health Programs (CHP) has named …

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COVID cases spike at Great Barrington nursing homes, as …

WEBGREAT BARRINGTON — Over the last month, Great Barrington has seen a steady increase in positive COVID-19 cases and is currently coping with a cluster …

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Fairview Hospital Interim Vice President Emmett C. Schuster …

WEBPosted on May 2, 2024. To the editor: I have recently had the pleasure of joining Fairview Hospital as interim vice president and would like to take this opportunity to introduce …

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Samya Rose Stumo, 24, of Sheffield, Mass., global health visionary

WEBSamya Rose Stumo died March 10, one of 157 people lost in the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. Samya was en route to Kenya for her first assignment with …

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