Mission Moment -- Our community… “Community” is at the core of the CHP mission. And now more than ever, our relationship with our community is our “mission moment.” Our mission, “to improve the health of people throughout the Berkshires by...
Gifts & Grants Family Support and Kindergarten Readiness Programming Community Health Programs has received significant support for family services and kindergarten readiness programming from state and local funders. The Massachusetts...
This week, Aug. 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week, a global campaign to support, raise awareness and engage in conversations about breastfeeding. At Community Health Programs (CHP) and Barrington OB/GYN (BOG), we strive to help our patients feel...
Dr. Jeremy Stoepker was invited for a return visit to WAMC's "Medical Monday" on Aug. 3, 2020 to talk about COVID-19 and LGBTQ health care. He spoke with program host Jackie Orchard and fielded calls from listeners. Dr. Stoepker is a family...
Joe Kennedy, U.S. Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate visited Community Health Programs on Monday, Aug. 3 and met with CHP leadership to learn about the health center's role in Berkshire County, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. "CHP...
Community Health Programs welcomes Dr. Jill Samale in her return to the staff of CHP Barrington OB/GYN. Dr. Samale provides comprehensive obstetrical and gynecology care to women of all ages. She is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center and...
A New Dentist, Yaman M. Kana, D.D.S, has joined the CHP dental staff. He is seeing patients at both CHP Neighborhood Dental Center in Pittsfield and North Adams Family Medical & Dental. Dr. Kana received his dental education at Ovidius...
By Linda Moro, LICSW Unusual stress or depression. Anxiety about leaving the house or getting sick. Increased use of alcohol or drugs while isolated at home. Obsessive-compulsive behaviors getting worse. Difficulty creating daily structure for self...
During COVID-19, two mobile health units are now out on the road to care for patients remotely, and they are home to Berkshire Pediatrics' well-baby visits, and the Berkshire Eagle paid a visit. Read the Eagle's May 30 article, "CHP Mobile Health...
Dr. Jackie Jones of CHP Berkshire Pediatrics appeared on WAMC Northeast Public Radio's "Medical Monday" program on June 1. Dr. Jones and program host Ray Graf fielded phone calls about CHP's work providing pediatric care during COVID-19, and they...
Family Nurse Practitioner Joins CHP North Adams Family Medical & Dental Center Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Janine L. Risser has joined the primary care team at CHP North Adams Family Medical & Dental Center. Ms. Risser began her primary...
