CHP News

Get Covered, Stay Covered: It’s Open Enrollment Time

Get Covered, Stay Covered: It’s Open Enrollment Time

Community Health Programs offers in-person assistance during the Massachusetts Health Connector’s open enrollment period, which began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 23, 2019. “Health insurance renewal is not automatic for people covered through the...

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Donor Spotlight: Catherine B. Miller

Donor Spotlight: Catherine B. Miller

Catherine B. Miller “There are two things I have a passion for: education and health. No one should be denied either. CHP provides both.” ~ Catherine Miller What is your history with Community Health Programs?I was on the board during three pivotal...

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CHP Event Welcomes U.S. Representative Neal

Pictured, from left, CHP Board President Christopher Phillips, CEO Lia Spiliotes, Congressman Richard Neal, CHP Board Vice President Brian Drake, and CHP Board Member Chuck Leach of Lee Bank, an event sponsor. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined...

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In the News: Get Your Flu Shot.

CHP's Chief Medical Officer writes about the importance of the flu shot. With flu season around the corner, your health care Clinicians, employers, pharmacists and others are sounding the annual reminder: “Get your annual flu shot.” We encourage...

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Nurse Practitioner Joins Neighborhood Health Center

Nurse Practitioner Joins Neighborhood Health Center

Community Health Programs has named Nurse Practitioner Alison M. Flynn to the primary care team at the CHP Neighborhood Health Center practice in Pittsfield. An adult nurse practitioner, Flynn is a 2010 master’s degree graduate of the Sage...

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CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Expands Primary Care Team

CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Expands Primary Care Team

CHP Berkshire Pediatrics welcomes Jamie L. Berkowitz, physician assistant, to its pediatric primary care team in Pittsfield. Berkowitz holds a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has...

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CHP Opposes Question 1

Community Health Programs opposes the Question 1 ballot initiative, with its strict mandates for nurse-patient ratios in hospitals and costly fines for staffing shortfalls. The impacts of Question 1 reach well beyond the hospital setting and...

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CHP Mobile Health Van in Lee on Friday, 9/14

CHP Mobile Health Van in Lee on Friday, 9/14

CHP on Wheels, CHP's mobile health van, will be in downtown Lee on Friday, Sept. 14 from 5-8 p.m. as part of the Taste of Lee event.  No appointments are necessary for routine blood pressure checks. CHP staff will be on hand to provide information...

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CHP Names Chief Communications Officer

Community Health Programs (CHP) has named Elizabeth “Betsy” Strickler as chief communications officer for the CHP countywide health and medical network. She will lead strategic marketing, communication and fundraising initiatives for the...

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