Navigators are Critical as Insurance Eligibility Changes in 2026
CHP’s Patient Navigators help patients facing insurance uncertainty Core to CHP’s mission is the principle that all patients should receive care, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Your support helps us fulfill this mission. Finding insurance...
Adams Food Pantry Opening Soon
Providing North County families with food and nutrition support For over 40 years, CHP has helped families access healthy food through a variety of programs, most of which have been based out of the Great Barrington Family Services location. Now, with the support of...
Because of You, Care Continues
Your support helps CHP respond to growing needs across the Berkshires Dear Friends, At Community Health Programs (CHP), we see every day how much our community relies on accessible, compassionate care and support. At a time when many of our neighbors are facing rising...
Meet Board Member Dena Fisher
A patient first and now a board member, Dena Fisher brings a unique perspective to CHP’s mission, one shaped by experience, advocacy, and a deep belief in care for all. How long have you been a CHP board member? What first drew you to CHP? I joined the Board in 2022,...
Trusted Women’s Healthcare
Hearing, supporting, and empowering patients in their care Women across Berkshire County are gaining expanded access to essential reproductive and preventive care thanks to women’s health nurse practitioner Keegan Strzempko. Coming to CHP from Planned Parenthood of...
Welcome CHP’s new CMO, John-Paul Bettencourt!
We are excited to welcome CHP’s new Chief Medical Officer, John-Paul Bettencourt, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., AAHIVS, CPE. Dr. Bettencourt joins us most recently from Fort Myers, Florida, where he served as the Chief Medical Officer at McGregor Clinic. His time as a lead...
CHP Welcomes Dr. Madeline Haas, MD
Welcome our newest CHP provider, Family Nurse Practitioner, Daniel Putignano.
Stand Up for Community Health
Your voice and support can protect care for 32,000 Berkshire neighbors Dear Friends, I’m writing to you at a time of real uncertainty for CHP Berkshires and for community health centers across the country. Federal and state policymakers have approved major cuts to...
In Their Care
Meet the doctors, nurses, and care providers making a difference every day, one patient at a time. Featuring: Michelle Bedard, DNP “My journey into the medical field began with my own birth—I arrived early into the world as a premature infant,” shares Michelle, known...
Standing by Immigrant Families
With care, not barriers We believe that healthcare is a human right. We offer healthcare and family services to everyone in our community, regardless of whether they were born in the U.S. or elsewhere. We provide high-quality medical care, dental care, and family...
Meet Board Member – and Donor Lina Maria Barstow
When and why did you become a CHP Board member? I’ve been a board member for a little more than one year. I am new to the [Berkshire] community and have lived here for about 2 years. Being on the Board is important to me because CHP was seeking to add diversity to the...
The Value of National Health Centers
Providing quality, comprehensive healthcare to all residents During the week of August 3rd through 9th, CHP was proud to participate in National Health Center Week, the week each year when health centers across the United States take time to honor the work of our...
CHP Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner, Daniel Putignano
Welcome our newest CHP provider, Family Nurse Practitioner, Daniel Putignano.
Berkshire Eagle – “Changing the way we give care”
“The multidisciplinary, patient-centered program is working, and Gaberman said she is excited to grow the team’s capacity in the coming years and establish a model that can be replicated elsewhere in the Berkshires and across the country.” The Berkshire...
Congratulations Grads!
Last week, CHP came together for the graduation celebration of our MA Training Program students! It was a wonderful afternoon spent with mentors and family members. Join us in congratulating our graduates!
A New Way of Requesting Medical Records
We are excited to share that CHP has partnered with Sharecare to fulfill your requests for records, making the process quicker and more convenient than ever. If you need to send your CHP medical records to a provider, visit our new webpage for more information and to...
Help Feed a Neighbor-Join us for the Farm Fresh Food Campaign
Every month, over 1,200 people rely on our food assistance programs in Great Barrington, Lee, Pittsfield, and Adams, and that number keeps growing. Thursday, May 1st, saw the kick-off of our monthlong Farm Fresh Food Campaign. With a goal of $5,000 to reach before the...
Antibiotics? You Might Not Get One for Your Winter Cold
Have a cold? Fever? Sinus infection? Your primary care provider might not give you a prescription for an antibiotic. Here’s why. By Lara Setti, MD, MPH In the past, antibiotics were commonly prescribed for many ailments, and sick patients were often reassured...
College Bound? Time to Take Charge of Your ‘Adult’ Health Care
Congrats, you’re off to college! Between making new friends, exploring your campus, and diving into classes, there’s a lot to be excited about. But before you go, let’s cover a few healthcare hacks to make sure you stay on top of your wellness game as a young adult.