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.
CHP News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.