In the News: Managing Election Anxiety
CHP Berkshires psychotherapist Anthony Hamling is among the mental health practitioners interviewed for The Berkshire Eagle’s article on managing election anxiety. “Dealing with election anxiety? You’re not alone. Berkshire mental health experts have...
Dr. Lina Bermudez Named Associate Director of Dental Medicine
Dr. Lina Bermudez has been named associate director of dental medicine at CHP Berkshires. She joined CHP Great Barrington Family Dental in 2013 and will continue to see patients at her practice. In her new role, Dr. Bermudez will work with CHP leadership to support...
MA Health Connector Open Enrollment is Nov. 1-Jan. 23
The Open Enrollment season begins Nov. 1 for customers of the MA Health Connector, which administers subsidized ACA health plans. CHP Berkshires is now scheduling appointments to assist area residents with finding new coverage or updating their current plan. The...
Jonathan Meehan, LICSW, Joins North Adams Family Medical
Jonathan Meehan, LICSW, has joined the Behavioral Health team at CHP North Adams Family Medical, where he will care for patients of all ages with remote and in-person care. Meehan holds a master’s in social work from the University of Texas with a concentration...
CHP Cuts the Ribbon at Great Barrington Family Dental
CHP Berkshires celebrated the reopening of Great Barrington Family Dental at its new brick-and-mortar location on Stockbridge Road, with our staff, friends and supports, board, some patients and representatives from MassHealth’s Boston office. View news coverage...
CHP Mobile Health Offering Covid Vaccines for All Ages
CHP Mobile Health is now offering the 2025 Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer) during its mobile health clinics throughout the Berkshires. Patients are also invited to receive a flu shot at the same time, to ward off both Covid and flu this coming fall-winter. Patients with...
In October, Big Y Supports CHP with Community Bag Program
During the month of October, Big Y will contribute proceeds to CHP Berkshires from each purchase of a reusable Big Y Community Bag. These contributions will help CHP’s efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer awareness, including early detection,...
CHP Joins ‘Rise Together 2024’ with Elizabeth Freeman Center
CHP Berkshires is proud to show up to walk and support ‘Rise Together for Safety & Justice,’ an annual domestic violence awareness event of the Elizabeth Freeman Center. CHP staff joined ‘Rise’ walks and gatherings in South, Central, and...
CHP Accepting Applicants for Medical Assistant Work-Training Program
CHP Berkshires is accepting applications for its next class of medical assistant trainees, a paid, on-the-job vocational program for students interested in a career in health care. The next program begins in January 2025. Interested applicants are invited to apply...
Early Childhood Intervention Leads to Academic Achievement
“When Leonardo started the program, he was non-verbal and using sign language to communicate his needs,” recounts ParentChild+ mentor Lindsay Tillou. “Working with him and his parents, he made steady progress…
CHP Medical Assistant Training Program Builds Our Workforce
“When I saw this opportunity to earn an income, learn a new skill set, and put me on a career track in the medical field, I knew this was the right program for me. It gives me a chance to get my foot in the door as a Medical Assistant…
On the Road to Better Health
The value of mobile health inour community Between July 2023 and July 2024, CHP’s Mobile Health team criss-crossed the county, holding 503 clinics at town halls, fire stations, libraries, senior housing, shelters, public events, and parks. Accessibility: Not everyone...
Building CHP’s Workforce; Investing in Tomorrow
In the rural healthcare landscape around the U.S., community health centers like ours face unique challenges in recruiting qualified professionals for patient care positions. We compete with urban and suburban regions where healthcare education and jobs tend to...
Reducing Insurance Inequities in Our Community
CHP’s promise to provide quality care to those who need it involves not only providing them with health services but also guaranteeing that insurance coverage or payment aren’t barriers to accessing care.
CHP Dental Improves Access to Pediatric Patients
CHP’s Mobile Dental Clinic CHP stands out as a dental care provider for children. For pediatric patients with MassHealth insurance, it has become increasingly difficult to find a dentist.CHP dental practices are one of only two dental groups in the...
National Recovery Month: 5K Run & Recovery Awareness
CHP staff, patients, and friends are invited to participate in the 5K “Fitness in Recovery” run and other events supporting National Recovery Month. To recognize National Recovery Month, the Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative (BOAPC) presents...
In the News: Blake Smith, Dental Assistant
Congratulations (again) to Blake Smith, CHP dental assistant, for yet another media interview! Spectrum TV news recently visited Neighborhood Dental Center in Pittsfield for an interview with Blake, the winner of both state and national competitions held to measure...
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.
ParentChild+ School Readiness Program Accepting New Families
ParentChild+, a CHP Family Services program for school-bound toddlers and their parents/caregivers, is accepting new enrollments in Southern Berkshire. The free home-based program provides peer mentoring for parents/caregivers and their young children, aged 16 months...
CHP Dental Assistant Wins National Dental Skills Championship
Dental Assistant Blake Smith is so skilled at his job that in June, he won first place at the National Leadership & Conference and Skills USA Championship. The event, which took place in Atlanta, is tied to vocational and trade schools and programs around the U.S.
Great Barrington Family Dental Close to Completion
We’re close! Great Barrington Family Dental is close to completion at our campus at 444 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington! Our new, state-of-the-art dental practice will be open to patients by late summer.
Summer is Good for Your Health: Enjoy–With a Few Summer Health Precautions
Sunshine and the outdoors are great for your health, but if you’re gardening, hitting the beach, hiking through nature trails, or simply relaxing in your backyard, the summer carries some risks that call for proactive summer health precautions.
Eva Sheridan Named Senior VP of Human Resources
Community Health Programs has named Eva Sheridan to the role of senior vice president for human resources. Sheridan will oversee a staff of 280 across the CHP healthcare network, which has practice locations in Great Barrington, Lee, Pittsfield, Adams, and North...
Family Nurse Practitioner Joins Great Barrington Primary Care Team
Family Nurse Practitioner Noah Barkley, DNP, has joined the primary care team at CHP Great Barrington Health Center, where he will care for patients of all ages. In addition to primary care, he has a special interest in neurology and headache medicine. He earned his...
CHP Dental Team Expands in Northern Berkshire
Community Health Programs welcomes new dental care providers to Northern Berkshire dental practice locations. Toni Onsy Ghabrial Shenoda, DDS, has joined the dental care team at CHP North Adams.
CHP is Here to Serve and Partner with Our Community
For nearly 50 years, CHP has grown and deepened its reach throughout the Berkshires by paying attention to gaps in healthcare services. We listen to our patients, healthcare peers and community partners, and we ask: How can we help fill the cracks?
A Winning Combination: Adams Family Dental & Family Services Now Open
With Adams Family Dental now open, North County residents have access to a state-of-the-art dental practice that was designed with the patient’s experience in mind. “We know it is common to experience anxiety and stress at the dentist’s office, so we created a space...
CHP is Addressing Weight Bias in Health Care
A Q&A with CHP Size-Inclusive Care Coordinator Annie Schwartz Annie Schwartz, MS RDN LDN, is a clinical nutritionist and Size-Inclusive Care coordinator. Along with the CHP Size-Inclusive Care Committee, she is passionate about making health care inclusive and...
CHP Family Services: Preparing for the Kindergarten Transition
School readiness programs visit Hancock Shaker Village and more For the first time since Covid, CHP’s school readiness programs returned to see the baby animals at Hancock Shaker Village. Experiences like these are part of the ParentChild+ and Play & Learn...
Mobile Health: Meeting the Need for Same-Day Urgent Care
CHP Mobile Health is now offering same-day care whenever our mobile teams are on the road. Mobile same-day care helps bridge the gap between traditional medical care and costly emergency room visits. Easy access is even more important in a rural region like ours,...
Is Group Health Right for You?
With Group Health Visits, “community” is a vital ingredient for wellness. For people living with certain chronic conditions, the support of fellow patients can be key to building healthy lifestyle habits.
Your Generosity at Work
In March, CHP published its first Impact Report—a review of the many ways your contributions made a difference in our community. If you did not receive the 2023 Impact Report in the mail, you can download it from our website.
CHP Berkshires Addresses Financial Deficit with Administrative Layoffs & Other Measures
Patient Care and Family Services Positions Are Preserved CHP Berkshires has implemented a series of cost-saving measures, including eight staff layoffs and restructuring of some other positions, to help address a financial deficit related to the expiration of...
Adams Family Dental, Family Services, Open in Northern Berkshire
Access to dental care and family support services is now stronger in Northern Berkshire with CHP’s opening of Adams Family Dental and Family Services at 19 Depot St. The new dental practice is another step in CHP’s commitment to expanding dental care throughout...
Turning 21? It’s Time for Cervical Cancer Screening!
For women turning 21, now is the time to begin your routine cervical cancer screenings. “Routine cervical cancer screening, which is done with a PAP test, should begin at age 21”, said Jennifer Rubino, family nurse practitioner at Barrington OB/GYN. “A PAP test, as...
National Nurses Week: A Message from Our CMO
CHP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Beckwith delivered a message of appreciation to CHP nurses in recognition of National Nurses Week. “Each year, we celebrate National Nurses Week in May, and today, I speak for all of us at CHP when I thank you wholeheartedly...
Online Program: A Taste of Intuitive Eating
CHP Berkshires hosts “A Taste of Intuitive Eating,” a three-part online program for CHP patients interested in a sustainable alternative to dieting. The programs takes place June 5, 12 and 26 at 5 p.m. on Zoom. For patients who are tired of the ups and...
CHP Mobile Health Offers Same-Day Urgent Care
CHP Mobile Health Offers Same-Urgent Care The CHP Berkshires Mobile Health team now offers Same-Day Urgent Care in the Berkshires, whenever mobile health vehicles are on the road. The mobile care team travels Berkshire County cities and towns from Sheffield to North...
Together is Better: The Camaraderie of CHP Group Health Visits
By Lisa Nelson, MD As a physician dedicated to improving the lives of those with chronic health conditions, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative healing that happens in group health visits. For people who struggle with physical conditions like diabetes, high...
Mobile Health Offers 2nd Dose of Updated Covid Vaccine to Seniors
CHP Mobile Health is now offering the second updated Covid-19 vaccine to adults 65 and older, and to people of all ages with compromised immune systems. Vaccines are available with the CHP Mobile Health teams whenever they are on the road. The schedule can be found at...
CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Wins MHQP Patient Experience Award
CHP Berkshire Pediatrics has received recognition from Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) for being one of the top practices in Massachusetts, based on patient experiences in primary care. The MHQP Patient Experience Awards is an annual awards program...
Happy Valentine’s Day: Love Your Heart
It’s National Heart Month, so now is a good time to give some TLC to your body’s most important muscle. Prevention is always the first step in keeping your heart healthy, but you can also make changes to address any existing heart conditions.
CHP Board Welcomes Rachel Melendez-Mabee
Rachel Melendez-Mabee has been named to the board of CHP Berkshires. She is vice president of culture and brand and DEI officer at Greylock Federal Credit Union, and brings to the CHP board her skills in workplace diversity, training and initiatives. Previously, she...
Online Event: Size-Inclusive Care: Better Healthcare for All Bodies, 2/29
CHP Berkshires hosts an online talk, “Size-Inclusive Care: Better Health for All Bodies,” on Thursday, Feb. 29, from noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance for the Zoom event HERE. The talk, free and open to the public, will address how weight stigma bias can show up in...
Sober Curious? Join CHP and Rural Recovery on Jan. 3, In-Person or Via Zoom
Our event on January 3, 2024, was a great success!To view/download the event presentation, click here. For people considering quitting or cutting back their alcohol use in the New Year, Rural Recovery and CHP Berkshires are hosting a Jan. 3 hybrid event, “Sober...
CHP Welcomes New Clinicians
CHP Berkshires has expanded its clinical team with the addition of new providers in Pittsfield and Lee and on the CHP Mobile Health team. Marina Hoag, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, family nurse practitioner, has joined the primary care team at CHP Neighborhood Health Center in...
Ask for Narcan Kits at CHP
With a Narcan kit on hand, anyone can intervene to help in an opioid emergency. To help reduce harm from opioid overdose in our community, CHP is offering free Narcan kits to patients who request them.
NBT Bank Contributes $75,000 to CHP
During a visit on October 30, Andreas Kapetanopoulos, NBT Connecticut regional president, Amanda Goewey, VP, multi-site branch manager, and Aidan Gilligan, VP, commercial banking/relationship manager, met with CHP leadership to underscore the bank’s commitment to local organizations serving the Berkshire community.
Together is Better! Group Medical Visits Enhance Patient Support
CHP primary care clinicians Lisa Nelson, MD, and Laura Gariepy, FNP CHP is growing its Group Medical programs! Led weekly by our primary care clinicians and community partners, Group Medical Visits gather together CHP patients (and others) with common health...
Creating Opportunities for Early Childhood Development
Jeanne Bassis has built a career helping children and adults experience play, an essential ingredient for a healthy life. Each week, Jeanne brings lightly structured and free play to two CHP playgroups.
Greeting and Meeting People Like You
As summer turns to fall and the air grows crisp, I’m grateful each day to be settling into my new home here in the Berkshires. My early weeks at CHP have been spent meeting our team, community leaders, and members and learning about all that makes CHP special.
Reaching More People; Providing Great Care
With a newly improved Lee Family Practice site and dental practice locations set to open in 2024, CHP is making strides to fill gaps in our region’s health care.
A Prescription for Good Health
CHP Partners with local farms to distribute nutritious food. If nutrition is the doorway to better health, access to healthy food is the first step inside. Our Family Services and Nutrition teams are at the forefront of food security and healthy nutrition. Through...
Open Enrollment: With New Income Guidelines, More Residents Eligible for Subsidized Insurance
With Open Enrollment for MA Health Connector insurance beginning November 1, the CHP insurance enrollment team is preparing to assist many more area residents who will now qualify for subsidized insurance plans. The income limit for Health Connector plans has risen to...
Updated Covid-19 Vaccines Are Coming to CHP; Mobile Flu Clinics are Well Under Way
Large pharmacy chains are priority destinations for updated COVID-19 vaccines; smaller pharmacies and medical practices are next in line. With a second mobile medical van now on the road, CHP Berkshires’ mobile health teams are preparing to reach more Berkshire...
Lee Family Practice Celebrates More Primary Care Capacity
A $1 million reconstruction of CHP Lee Family Practice has cleared the way for the gradual addition of primary care patients in the coming years. The renovation added new exam and consult rooms and improved workflow, allowing CHP staff to see more patients. Over time,...
CHP Supports the Elizabeth Freeman Center Rise Up Campaign
A letter the editor from CHP Berkshires Associate Medical Director Dawn Kohanski, FNP, appeared in The Berkshire Eagle and other area publications in support of the Elizabeth Freeman Center’s work on behalf of survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and...
CHP Names Employee of the Year
Carol Pirog, CHP Human Resources Assistant, has been named CHP Berkshires’ Employee of the Year. The designation comes with a $2,000 award and recognition from the CHP community for her professional excellence. Nominations from colleagues note Carol’s...
In the News: CEO Bethany Kieley On WAMC Public Radio
CEO Bethany Kieley had a wide-ranging conversation with Josh Landes of WAMC Northeast Public Radio, on her her role at CHP Berkshires, the importance of mobile health in caring for our community, and CHP’s overall approach to health and wellness beyond the exam...
CHP Expands Mobile Health Fleet to Reach More Berkshire Residents
The CHP Berkshires Mobile Health Team is bringing more health care and food security into the Berkshires with the addition of two new mobile health vehicles. A third, a mobile dental clinic, is on the way. These new rolling healthcare vehicles and their clinical staff...
CHP Welcomes Bethany Kieley as CEO
Community Health Programs Inc. has named Bethany Kieley as its new CEO. She joined the countywide healthcare network effective July 17. Kieley was most recently chief operations officer at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, a federally qualified health center serving...
Dr. Jonna Gaberman Named Director of Adult Medicine
Dr. Jonna Gaberman has joined CHP Berkshires as director of adult medicine. She will also provide adult primary care at CHP Neighborhood Health Center Pittsfield. She brings extensive experience in community health care, population health, outpatient internal...
CHP Supports Legislation Creating Mid-Level Dental Practitioners
Legislation to improve access to dental care across the state is pending in Boston, and CHP Berkshires has weighed in with its support for the creation of mid-level dental practitioners. CHP has met with our state legislative delegation and delivered letters to...
CHP Mobile Health Team Honored by Massachusetts Nonprofit Network
CHP was among more than 130 statewide nominees for the 2023 awards, presented to organizations and employees that exemplify the most innovative, creative, and effective work being done throughout the Commonwealth.
CHP Berkshires Names New CEO to Healthcare Network
Community Health Programs has named Bethany Kieley as its new chief executive officer, effective July 17, 2023. She will oversee the countywide healthcare network caring for more than 30,000 patients in the region. Kieley is currently the chief operations officer at...
CHP Expands Primary Care Teams in North Adams, Lee
CHP Berkshires has expanded its primary care practice with new clinicians at practice locations in North Adams and Lee. Michelle M. Bedard, an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, has joined the primary care team at CHP North Adams Family Medical, where...
For Families: A CHP Spring Resource Fair, with Wingmasters Birds of Prey Demonstration
CHP Family Services will host its Spring Fling resource fair on Saturday, June 3, showcasing family-focused activities, organizations, and programs in the area. The free event, including an education program by Wingmasters—Birds of Prey, is 11 AM-1 PM at 444...
CHP Mobile Health: New Boosters for Adults 65+ and Young Children
For the youngest children and older adults, CHP Mobile Health has newly approved COVID-19 booster shots. For adults 65 and older, CHP’s Mobile Health team provides CDC-approved boosters at least four months after the first booster was received. Most people with...
Open Door Project Streamlines Health Care and Support for Sexual and Domestic Abuse Victims
Some victims of abuse may find it safer and easier to ask for help during a medical visit. Now, CHP Berkshires can connect these patients to domestic and sexual assault experts seamlessly.
CHP Names Senior VP for Operations
Tom Duchesne joins CHP Berkshires as senior vice president of operations, after most recently working for CVS Health in Rhode Island and at hospitals in Rhode Island.
Berkshire Food Safety Net Grows With Two Grants
In rural and under-served corners of the Berkshires, getting fresh local food onto the family tables can be a challenge. Now, two government grants totaling more than $1.4 million are breaking through barriers to rural food access and affordability. Berkshire...
Starting 4/1/23, MassHealth Customers Must Re-enroll to Keep Benefits
MassHealth customers must re-enroll starting April 1, 2023, in order to keep their health benefits.
Beyond Delivery: A Weekly Support Group for New Moms and Babies
CHP Barrington OB/GYN offers “Beyond Delivery,” a weekly group for postpartum support and, if needed, medical care. We welcome parents, children of all ages (this includes siblings), and those who are pregnant (come get ready for baby with us)! [Read about...
Women in Leadership: Special Needs Family Advocate Named Named ‘Rising Star’
Rania Markham, CHP Family Services care coordinator and a passionate advocate for families of children with disabilities, has been named a “Rising Star” by the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Leadership Award. Markham was among 111 women nominated...
Nutritionist Joins CHP Berkshires
CHP Berkshires welcomes to its nutrition team Michelle R. Sisk, RDN, LDN, CDN. In her new role, Sisk will work primarily as a culinary nutritionist with the CHP Nutrition Club, which provides nutrition services to patients of Berkshire Fallon Health Collaborative (MassHealth). She will counsel patients mainly through telehealth and will also lead culinary nutrition and education programs.
CHP Mobile Health: Offering Workplace Visits for Boosters & Vaccines
Schedule Your CHP Mobile Health Workplace Visit! CHP Mobile Health now offers workplace visits for employers interested in promoting Covid-19 boosters and vaccines. CHP Mobile Health services also include routine health screenings, blood pressure checks, and minor...
Special Kids, Special Diet: A Virtual Nutrition Talk
CHP Family Services and the CHP Nutrition team will host “Special Kids, Special Diet: A Virtual Workshop to Explore Ideas and Speak with a Nutrition Team” on Thursday, January 26. Noon-1:30 PM | Zoom | Registration is required. Register for the...
WEBINAR: Sober Curious? Rethinking Drinking, Building Healthier Habits
CHP and Rural Recovery present “Sober Curious? Rethinking Drinking, Building Healthier Habits,” a free, online conversation for anyone interested in curbing, quitting, or better understanding their own alcohol use. Watch the Webinar with Passcode ^Yfv7EEB...
In the News: Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Breaks New Ground
CHP’s new family nurse practitioner (FNP) residency program is breaking new ground in the field of advanced nursing practice. About half of CHP’s clinicians throughout Berkshire County are nurse practitioners who are playing a growing role in primary care...
IEP 101: Online Workshop for Parents of School Children with Disabilities
CHP Family Services hosts IEP: 101, an online workshop and orientation program for parents of public school children who are entitled to special needs education services, on Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. The meeting will be hosted by Rania Markham and Melanie Wickwire of CHP...
CHP Offering Bivalent Vaccines to Youngest Children
Community Health Programs is offering the updated bivalent Covid-19 vaccines to young children aged 6 months through age 4, now that the CDC has approved dosages for this age group. “We strongly urge parents to have their young children vaccinated to help prevent or...
BHS and CHP Urge Parents to Protect Children from RSV Virus and Other Respiratory Illnesses
Berkshire Health Systems and Community Health Programs strongly urge parents to take preventive measures to protect their children against seasonal respiratory illnesses, particularly the surging respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). With flu season emerging and...
CHP Names Two Associate Medical Directors
Dawn Kohanski, FNP-BC, of CHP North Adams Family Medical, and Laura Need, MD, of CHP Berkshire Pediatrics, have joined Andrew Beckwith, CMO, to comprise the newly reorganized medical leadership at the countywide health care network. Ms. Kohanski is a seasoned nurse...
CHP Names Dr. Andrew Beckwith as Chief Medical Officer
Andrew Beckwith, M.D., has been named chief medical officer (CMO) at Community Health Programs. Dr. Beckwith, who is an obstetrician-gynecologist at CHP Barrington OB/GYN, will continue seeing patients while overseeing the CHP medical staff throughout Berkshire...
Making a Difference: Care Coordinator Kornelia Krzyzanowska
At CHP, sometimes, our work isn’t done when the exam is over. Some patients need extra support to achieve better health and wellness. As Care Coordinator at CHP Great Barrington Health Center, Kornelia Krzyzanowska, RN, BSN, is focused on making sure children in...
Donor Spotlight: Matt and Missy Scarafoni
When Matt and Missy Scarafoni consider their community giving, they ask, “What organizations make a wide impact on our Berkshire community? Who is leveling the playing field between those who have more and those who have less?” CHP is on their “A list.” “A lot of...
Mission Moment: Families Like Ours
By: Rania Markham When my kids were 18 months and three months old, our family signed up for CHP ParentChild+, a home mentoring program for families with young children soon heading to preschool or kindergarten. Each week, a family mentor came to our home to...
A Message from Interim CEO, Rick Gregg: Bringing a Unique Perspective to CHP
When I was asked in June to become the interim CEO of Community Health Programs, I believed I might bring a unique perspective to overseeing the CHP healthcare networks and family services. As a patient of Lee Family Practice for more than 25 years, I’ve benefitted...
CHP’s New Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Tracks a Growing Trend in Advanced Nursing Practice
Community Health Programs is now home to a new family nurse practitioner (FNP) residency program, an intensive year-long experience that formalizes post-graduate clinical opportunities for advanced practice nursing graduates. The FNP residency is funded in part by a...
CHP Family Services Welcomes Author Kate Swenson for 12/7/22 Virtual Event, ‘The Secret World of Autism’
CHP Family Services will welcome author Kate Swenson for a virtual event, ‘The Secret World of Autism,’ on Wednesday, December 7 at 11 a.m. via Zoom. [ Click here to watch a video of this event. ] Parent and advocate Kate Swenson, author of the 2022 book...
Family Nurse Practitioner Joins North Adams Family Medicine
Dawn Kohanski, family nurse practitioner, has joined the primary care team at CHP North Adams Family Medicine. Most recently, she was a hospitalist practitioner at Berkshire Medical Center, where she coordinated adult acute care in the hospital setting. She also...
CHP Mobile Health Team Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner
Sophie Jannen, family nurse practitioner, has joined the CHP Mobile Health Unit team. Most recently, Jannen worked as a family nurse practitioner at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Express Care. As a registered nurse, she also worked at the Berkshire Medical...
CHP Health Insurance Team is Accepting Appointments for Open Enrollment Assistance
It’s time to renew health insurance coverage for 2023, and the Community Health Programs insurance team is available to help Berkshire region residents with updating their MA Health Connector insurance plan. The Open Enrollment period runs from Nov. 1,...
Functional Medicine Physician Joins CHP in Great Barrington
Cornelia F. Lenherr, M.D., has joined the CHP Health Center in Great Barrington as a family medicine physician. With a certification in functional medicine, Lenherr most recently worked at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, where her patient care incorporated medicine, nutrition,...
RSV in Young Children: Tips, Info and Prevention for Parents and Caregivers
With cases of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection) on the rise here and elsewhere, CHP Berkshire Pediatrics offers some tips and advice for parents and caregivers of young children who may catch this particular cold.
Community Health Programs Names Thomas Walbridge as Executive Vice President. Walbridge to Continue as Chief Financial Officer.
Thomas Walbridge, Executive Vice President and CFO of CHP. Community Health Programs has named Thomas Walbridge as executive vice president of the countywide healthcare network. Walbridge will also continue in his role as chief financial officer. Walbridge...
BookMarc Creative of Pittsfield Wins National Award for Community Health Programs’ New Website
Community Health Programs’ new website, chpberkshires.org, has won an award in the GDUSA American Graphic Design Awards competition in the health and wellness design category.
Lee Family Practice Under Construction Sept. 28-Oct. 11
Construction to expand and improve the Lee Family Practice facility will require temporary closure of the practice, Sept. 27-Oct. 11. During this time, the office will be closed for patient visits, but staff will continue to care for patients in the CHP Mobile Health...