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...
We’re Celebrating 50 Years All Year Long!
Linda Small, circa 1975 Sharing our Past, Present, and Future with our Community 2025 is the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of CHP. As a part of our year-long recognition and celebration, we have been diving into the history of our organization to share history...
6 Creative Ways to Donate
Thinking Beyond the Checkbook Donate Stock Donating shares of appreciated stock to CHP will save income tax while also eliminating capital gains tax on the stocks that you transfer. You can ultimately donate more value in a stock transfer than if you were to sell the...
Connecting Primary Care and Behavioral Health
A New Grant Addresses a Key Need At CHP, we work to help our patients address not just their primary health care needs, but to holistically provide inclusive services that address the entire person and the root causes that impact their ability to live full and happy...
Changing the Future of Rural Health
Together, We’re Closing the Gap in Essential Services for Women in Berkshire County Responding to the unique health care needs of our rural community is at the heart of CHP’s mission – and your support helps make it possible. In 2023 we launched a vital two-year...
Care. Commitment. Community.
Join Me in Celebrating 50 Years of CHP Dear Friends, This year marks a remarkable milestone in our journey – the 50th anniversary of Community Health Programs. As we celebrate five decades of service, growth, and community impact, I want to extend my deepest...
Fighting Hunger with Farm Fresh Food
Summer is a time when our region’s farmers are producing some of the best food available anywhere, and we believe that everyone – regardless of income – deserves access to that food.
Dr. Michael Kaplan Named 2025 Community Clinician of the Year
Dr. Everett Lamm and Dr. Hugh Taylor, MMS President, presented Dr. Kaplan with the award on March 24, 2025, at the Berkshire District Annual Meeting. We are proud to share that Dr. Michael Kaplan of CHP Lee Family Practice has been honored by the Berkshire District...
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...
North Adams Family Medicine Has Moved to Adams
As of April 28, 2025, our North Adams Family Medicine team has a new home within our Adams offices at 19 Depot St, Adams, MA. More comprehensive care in one convenient place! The trusted providers you know from our North Adams location will continue your care...
David Pascual Joins CHP Board of Directors
CHP is proud to welcome David M. Pascual, Lead Partner at Studio Investments, as our newest Board of Directors member. David brings an exceptional blend of expertise from his extensive career as a retail, consumer brands, and technology sector leader. David’s...
Our New Ad Designers: 3rd Graders at St. Mary’s School in Lee
The third-grade participants of iBerkshires’ “Junior Marketers” education program with CHP’s Mobile Health Team. What happens when third graders design ‘ads’ for CHP Berkshires? Education, engagement, awareness, and—great...
40 Under 40: Michael Jefferson, P.A.
CHP offers congratulations and kudos to Michael Jefferson, physician assistant, and Mobile Health team leader, on his 40 Under 40 Award from Berkshire Community College. Mike is among the winners who will be celebrated at a special event on Thursday, March 27, at 5...
Free Webinar: Maintain Your Brain ~ Tips for Sustaining Cognitive Health
Download the Powerpoint Deck for this event | Watch the Video Presentation Do you wonder how to maintain your brain power as you age? Are you a caregiver or friend of an older friend or relative? A senior service provider? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of...
CHP Welcomes Psychologist to Behavioral Health Team
Dana Gruber, Ph.D., has joined CHP as behavioral health grant lead psychologist. In her role, she will administer the behavioral health component of CHP’s new integrated treatment program for patients with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and...
Neighborhood Dental Welcomes New Dentist
Vyomita Kushwah, BDS, has joined CHP Neighborhood Health Center in Pittsfield, bringing extensive experience in general dentistry and patient education. A dental graduate of Jiwaji University in Madhya Pradesh, India, she previously owned and operated her own dental...
Norovirus: A Stomach Bug is Making the Rounds
Think you have the flu? It might be something else. Norovirus, a contagious stomach bug that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, is making the rounds in our community and elsewhere. It’s not the flu – it’s an entirely separate virus, and there is no...
Two Nurse Practitioners Join CHP Care Team
Welcome to Our Newest Nurse Practitioners! We are pleased to welcome two new nurse practitioners to our care team. Logan Broggi (above left), family nurse practitioner, has joined the primary care team at Lee Family Practice, where she will see patients of all ages....
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...
CHP Expands Group Medical Visits
CHP Berkshires has expanded Group Medical Visits for CHP patients with the addition of a Wednesday group meeting via Zoom. In addition to a Tuesday group visit at 4:30-5:30 p.m., Mindful Movement & Meditation now meets virtually on Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. This...
Anti-Diet: A Virtual Book Talk on Jan. 29
The CHP Size-Inclusive Care team hosts a free virtual conversation about the book Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy Harrison. The event takes place on Wednesday, January 29, at 7 p.m. via Zoom....
Feeling Grateful at CHP
Feeling grateful at CHP is easy—as we have so much to be thankful for. In particular, CHP Family Services is especially fortunate to participate in the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts’ monthly food distribution program on the first Tuesday of each month in Great Barrington.
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Reading With Your Family: Nov. 21 Workshop in Great Barrington
If you are reading with your family, you know it’s not just about the book! Positive Parenting: Reading with Your Family is a free, family-friendly workshop taking place Nov. 21, 5:30-7:30 at 141 West Avenue in Great Barrington. This fun, collaborative workshop...
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 Challenges 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...
CHP Welcomes Lina Maria Barstow to Board of Directors
CHP Berkshires welcomes Lina Maria Barstow to the organization’s board of directors. A resident of Hillsdale, New York, Lina worked for many years in the insurance industry in her home country of Columbia. She now works with the customer service team at...
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 redit Union, and brings to the CHP board her skills in workplace training and initiatives. Previously, she worked for...
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.
CHP Welcomes Tom Flynn IV to Board
Thomas Flynn IV of Pittsfield has joined the CHP board of directors. A Pittsfield native and pharmacist, Tom is the CEO and owner of Flynn’s Pharmacy in Pittsfield. He attended St. Joseph’s High School and Northfield-Mount Herman and graduated from Massachusetts...
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...
Erik Bruun joins CHP Board of Directors
Erik Bruun of Great Barrington has joined the CHP board of directors. A Berkshire resident since 1984, Erik was the founding board president of Railroad Street Youth Project, and has worked with a number of other Berkshire-based youth oriented nonprofits. He has...
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.