Dr. Jeremy Stoepker, family medicine physician, has relocated from New York City to join the primary care team at CHP Lee Family Practice. Stoepker has a special interest in LGBTQ health, alternative/complementary medicine approaches and holistic...
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CHP Annual Meeting is June 13, 2019
The CHP Annual Meeting and Stakeholders Breakfast takes place Thursday, June 13, 7:30-9:00 a.m., at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield. CHP will honor Kristine Hazzard, outgoing president and CEO of Berkshire United Way, will be honored at...
Physician Joins CHP North Adams Family Medical and Dental Center
Leigh LoPresti, MD, family medicine physician, has joined the primary care team at CHP North Adams Family Medical and Dental Center. Dr. Leigh LoPresti Dr. LoPresti is a former chief medical officer at Battenkill Valley Health Center in Arlington,...

Donor Spotlight: Nick Boraski
With their three children, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren launched and making big marks in the world, Nicholas Boraski and his late wife Ruth were always mindful of other people’s children, those less fortunate, those with limited...

Children’s Attic Consignment Sale
CHP's annual GIANT consignment shop- just for kids, young families, expecting families, and those who love them. Save the Dates: May 30, 31 at CHP Great Barrington September 27, 28 in our NEW LOCATION- MILL & MAIN at the Dalton CRA....
Greylock Grant Supports Pediatric Behavioral Health at CHP
Greylock Federal Credit Union has generously provided support to bring pediatric behavioral health to CHP Berkshire Pediatrics in Pittsfield. Greylock's gift provides funding support for a new social worker who will coordinate pediatric behavioral...
CHP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Publishes Paper on Asthma Management in Children, Teens
A Community Health Programs nurse practitioner has published a scholarly paper focused on a modern approach to helping adolescents and children manage their asthma. Gina Nickels-Nelson, MS, FNP, who practices at CHP Berkshire Pediatrics in...
Donor Spotlight: Michelle Derr
Michelle Derr: Director of Family Services & WIC Growing Up, Giving Back at CHP When a young mom shows up at Family Services, stressed by parenting, work challenges, a grocery shortage or a housing problem, Michelle Derr can say, “I know how...
On the Air: Dr. Lisa Nelson on WAMC’s ‘Medical Monday’
Dr. Lisa Nelson, primary care physician at CHP's Great Barrington Health Center, talked with Alan Chartock on WAMC's "Medical Monday" program in early January. Dr. Nelson's approach to medicine often begins with a look at lifestyle and its...

CHP Adds Dental Care in North Adams
Community Health Programs will soon add dental care at its medical practice location at 71 Hospital Ave. The newly expanded CHP North Adams Family Medicine and Dental Center will welcome new dental patients beginning in mid-March. “We look forward...
CHP Great Barrington Practice Wins Patient Experience Award
Community Health Programs Great Barrington Health Center has been recognized by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) for excellence in the primary care patient experience, based on patient surveys. The MHQP Patient Experience Awards...

Letter to the Editor: Doctor Shortage Commentary Misses the Role of NPs, PAs
CHP's chief medical officer responds to a columnist's view of physician shortage issues, 1/16/19. In today’s health care environment, in nearly all medical settings and not just in rural areas, primary care medicine is increasingly provided by...