GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Dr. Lina Bermudez has been named associate director of dental medicine at CHP Berkshires.  

 

She joined CHP Great Barrington Family Dental in 2013, and in her new role will work with CHP leadership to support CHP's dental practices and staff in North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield and Great Barrington. 

 

Her appointment follows completion of a countywide expansion of CHP's dental services, intended to expand oral healthcare access to thousands of Berkshire residents, especially those who rely on MassHealth for their insurance coverage. The Great Barrington Family Dental Center has recently reopened after a two-year development project. 

 

"Dr. Bermudez has been a role model in both caring for dental patients at CHP, and in her commitment to expanding access to dental care throughout the Berkshires," said Dr. Andrew Beckwith, chief medical officer at CHP Berkshires. "We look forward to Dr. Bermudez's new role in bringing broader leadership of our CHP dental team." 

 

A native of Colombia, Bermudez is a general dentistry graduate of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Prior to her work at CHP, she worked as a dentist for Hillcrest Educational Centers. 

 

In addition to her new leadership responsibilities, Dr. Bermudez will continue to see patients at Great Barrington Family Dental. 

 

"I am very excited to join and contribute to this team dedicated to the CHP mission, and I look forward to bringing my experience to achieve meaningful impact," said Bermudez. "It is always my honor to be on a team that's making a difference to the health of our Berkshire community." 

 

Community Health Programs, Inc. (CHP Berkshires) is a healthcare network based in the Berkshires of Western Mass. serving approximately 30,000 regional residents with whole-person, comprehensive medical and dental services at multiple practice locations. CHP Family Services supports families with parent education, WIC and other services. CHP accepts most forms of private and public health insurance, including MassHealth, and offers sliding fee scales for qualifying patients. CHP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Chpberkshires.org