Health & Wellness
Adams Tobacco Sale Violation Highlights Gap Between Local, State Regulations
During a routine compliance check last Thursday, a Tri-Town Health Department employee under the age of 21 attempted to purchase a pack of Camel Blue cigarettes without presenting identification at the gas station, located at 95 Commercial St.
BHS Implements Color-Coded System for Respiratory Illness Measures
The fall and winter seasons are expected to see a rise in the number of cases of Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, North Adams Regional Hospital, and BHS provider offices.
PMC Unpaved Event Raises Funds for Dana-Faber
Hundreds of cyclists from across the region and beyond gathered in the Berkshires on Saturday for fifth annual PMC Unpaved, the Pan-Mass Challenge's annual gravel ride raising funds for critical cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
You Don't Have to Be in Shape to Start: Making the First Move at the Gym
Thinking about joining a gym but not sure where to begin? You're not alone. At Ultimate Body Factory, we believe fitness should be something everyone can work toward, no matter where they're starting from.
Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative Offering 49 Community Clinics This Fall
The clinics are scheduled from late September through early November throughout the county, ensuring availability in the northern, central and southern regions. Anyone can receive a vaccine, regardless of insurance or place of residence.
North Adams Council Gets Update on Opioid Collaborative Actions
The City Council got an update from the Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Prevention Collaborative on Tuesday.
Austen Riggs Hires New CFO, COO
The Austen Riggs Center has appointed finance and technology expert Joseph Coleman as its new chief financial and operations officer, effective Sept. 8.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Berkshire Place
For this month's Nonprofit Spotlight, iBerkshires sat down with Berkshire Place's Administrator Chanel Hayes, Administrative Services Director Julie Gavin, and Executive Director Edward Forfa to give us an insight into the organization.
BRPC, BDAO to Host Community Forum on Kratom
Under this temporary order, retailers may not display, sell, or distribute Kratom products, though they may store them out of sight.
Dalton Board of Health Updates Food Permit Fee System
The board of health approved a new permitting system that shifts away from a flat fee to a categorized system that uses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's risk-based food establishment categories.
Community Health & Wellness Fair in Early October
The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Berkshire Family YMCA in downtown Pittsfield.
Fairview Rehabilitation Department Offers Balance and Mobility Program
Each session will focus on an aspect of mobility and provide practical strategies and exercises to help participants improve strength, balance, and fall prevention.
Pittsfield Announces Car Seat Safety Event
This event will take place at Bedard Brothers located at 393 S. State Road, Cheshire, MA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Red Cross Seeks Fall Donors Following Summer Blood Shortages
Appointments can be booked online.
Williamstown Board of Health Hears about Bed Bugs at Highland Woods
The Highland Woods manager reported that the complex is dealing with a "low-grade" infestation of bed bugs.
Pittsfield Health Department Announces Homebound Vaccinations for Residents
People should speak with their physicians to see if they should also get a pneumonia or RSV vaccination.
Kratom Products Pulled From Pittsfield, Statewide Shelves
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, Underscores Harm Reduction
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 Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular Care
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 Cole Ave.
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 Pittsfield
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 Kratom
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 'Recycle for Sight' Eyeglass Donation Program
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 Pittsfield
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 Weeks
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 County From National Shortage
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 Pittsfield High
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.
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