Health & Wellness
BHS Implements Color-Coded System for Respiratory Illness Measures
The fall and winter seasons are expected to see a rise in the number...
Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative Offering 49 Community Clinics This Fall
The clinics are scheduled from late September through early November...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Berkshire Place
For this month's Nonprofit Spotlight, iBerkshires sat down with...
BRPC, BDAO to Host Community Forum on Kratom
Under this temporary order, retailers may not display, sell, or...
Dalton Board of Health Updates Food Permit Fee System
The board of health approved a new permitting system that shifts away...
Community Health & Wellness Fair in Early October
The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 am to 2 pm at the...
Fairview Rehabilitation Department Offers Balance and Mobility Program
Each session will focus on an aspect of mobility and provide...
Pittsfield Announces Car Seat Safety Event
This event will take place at Bedard Brothers located at 393 S. State...
Red Cross Seeks Fall Donors Following Summer Blood...
Appointments can be booked online.
Williamstown Board of Health Hears about Bed Bugs...
The Highland Woods manager reported that the complex is dealing with a "low-grade" infestation of bed bugs.
Pittsfield Health Department Announces Homebound...
People should speak with their physicians to see if they should also get a pneumonia or RSV vaccination.
Kratom Products Pulled From Pittsfield, Statewide...
Throughout the years, retail shops have reached out to the Health Department looking for guidance on kratom products and were notified that it is unregulated.
Pittsfield Remembers Lives Lost to Overdose,...
Dozens of people gathered downtown on Monday to remember those lost to overdose and work toward a future of zero deaths from substance use disorder.
Public Health Advisory Issued for Pontoosuc Lake
Blue-green algae blooms have been observed at Pontoosuc Lake and a public health advisory has been recommended by the state Department of Public Health for the lake in both Pittsfield and Lanesborough.
BHS Hospitals Recognized For Their Commitment to...
In 2026, Berkshire Medical Center received five awards, Fairview Hospital had six awards, and North Adams Regional Hospital was recognized with seven awards.
Williamstown Board of Health Gets Update on 330...
The Board of Health last Monday saw evidence supporting a tenant's complaint about ventilation issues at their 330 Cole Ave. residence.
Another West Nile Virus Mosquito Found in...
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed another West Nile virus-infected mosquito sample in the city.
Local Authorities Responding to State's Action on...
The commonwealth temporarily will designate kratom, also known by its chemical name and marketed with the term "7-OH," as a Schedule I drug, greatly restricting its sale in Massachusetts as of Aug. 28.
BHS Partners with Local Lions Clubs to Launch...
Pilot collaboration with the Lions Clubs of District 33-Y will give donated eyewear a second life, helping people around the world see clearly — many for the first time
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes From...
At the time of this release, we have no confirmed human cases of WNV
The Faces of Homelessness We Do Not See
Many people experiencing homelessness in rural communities are hidden in plain sight.
Pittsfield Hasn't Seen West Nile Mosquitoes in...
On Wednesday, the Board of Health heard an update from Chris Horton, superintendent of the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project.
Berkshire Health System Blood Program Helps Shield...
Today, Berkshire Health System's blood donor program collects about 2,300 to 2,400 units of blood annually, all of which stays within Berkshire County to help keep local blood supplies stocked.
BHS Hospitals Receive High Marks from CMS
CMS ratings matter because they give patients an independent look at hospital quality, safety, and patient experience and help them make informed decisions about where to receive care.
Air and Water Quality Testing Planned for...
The district will test air and water quality at Pittsfield High School as it prepares to request funding for "in need but not dire" renovations.
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with Berkshire...
The event is free.
Myotherapy Practice Opens in North Adams
A new mind and body therapist has opened for business in Greylock Works.
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