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....
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...