Commentary by CHP's CEO, Lia Spiliotes, published in Commonwealth Magazine, 1/20/19 Today, we are redefining what constitutes “good health” and “good health care.” As the “social determinants of health” move into focus, we must reach beyond vital...
By Lia SpiliotesJan. 22, 2019 Last month’s federal court ruling declaring that ACA is unconstitutional was yet another alarm-raiser for Obamacare customers around the country. Again, in the delicate realm of subsidized insurance, ACA customers were...
Deepak Nainal, DMD, MBA, has joined CHP Family Dental in Great Barrington at 343 Main Street. Nainal is a 2018 graduate of the Boston University School of Dental Medicine; he completed his residency program at the Goldman School of Dental Medicine...
1/14/19 ~ Community Health Programs insurance enrollment specialists urge area residents who qualify for ACA subsidized health plans to complete their applications by Jan. 23, the deadline for avoiding a tax penalty in Massachusetts. Despite a...
By Chrissy Garner, LDN As the clock struck midnight, and you were sipping and kissing away the last of 2018, you and millions of people were also making New Year's resolutions. Among the popular ones: eat less, move more, cut back on sweets, quit...
A CHP insurance enrollment counselor interviewed on the air, 11/20/18 "Healthcare Enrollment Efforts Continue Before Massachusetts’ January Deadline" Two key health care enrollment dates are coming up soon. December 15th marks the deadline for...
"I want to plan an active part in my health care." Karen feels strongly that good health and wellnessare achieved through self-awareness and “lots of little things we do for ourselves.” Her health care Clinicians at CHP recognize that too, and help...
"I learned everything about how to eat, how to exercise...Now I can sleep." Dick worked on a farm all his life, rising early and working hard. He loved the farming life, and it kept him healthy and fit. Since retirement at 65, however, his fitness...
"Everyone was so supportive and fantastic in preparing me for what I could expect." For the birth of her first baby, Laurie had some checklist items for pre-natal and delivery care: She wanted the care of certified nurse-midwives, she wanted a...
Jennifer Goewey of Sheffield has been named to the CHP board of directors. Goewey is the shelter director at the Elizabeth Freeman Women’s Center, where she has also worked as a domestic violence and sexual assault counselor and advocate. She is...
Nutritionist Christina Garner has joined the CHP Neighborhood Health Center medical practice. Christina is a clinical nutritionist and wellness educator with expertise in medical nutrition counseling, fitness and health education. She places...
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...
