Dr. Jonna Gaberman has joined CHP Berkshires as director of adult medicine. She will also provide adult primary care at CHP Neighborhood Health Center Pittsfield. She brings extensive experience in community health care, population health,...
CHP News
CHP Supports Legislation Creating Mid-Level Dental Practitioners
Legislation to improve access to dental care across the state is pending in Boston, and CHP Berkshires has weighed in with its support for the creation of mid-level dental practitioners. CHP has met with our state legislative delegation and...
CHP Mobile Health Team Honored by Massachusetts Nonprofit Network
CHP was among more than 130 statewide nominees for the 2023 awards, presented to organizations and employees that exemplify the most innovative, creative, and effective work being done throughout the Commonwealth.
Birthing with Barrington OB/GYN: One Mom’s Story
As a longtime patient of CHP Lee Family Practice, Sarah K. of Otis was confident in choosing Barrington OB/GYN (BOG) for her obstetric care when she became pregnant with her first baby. In particular, she sought out Dr. Jill Samale. With Dr....
Accelerating Mobile Health at CHP Berkshires
This year, we are doubling down on mobile health, a staple of CHP care since the 1970s. Back then, a local doctor and some nurses drove around our rural back roads looking for signs of young children who might need medical care—the origins of CHP....
CHP Berkshires Names New CEO to Healthcare Network
Community Health Programs has named Bethany Kieley as its new chief executive officer, effective July 17, 2023. She will oversee the countywide healthcare network caring for more than 30,000 patients in the region. Kieley is currently the chief...
One Door Project: New Help for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
For a victim of sexual or domestic violence, confiding in a medical professional might feel safer than calling a domestic abuse hotline. CHP Berkshires and the Elizabeth Freeman Center have partnered to create the One Door Project to care for...
Annual Appeal 2022: How Your Gifts Grew
Reasons to Give to CHP Berkshires CHP Berkshires relies on you—our friends and neighbors—to support many programs not reimbursed by insurance or other revenue, particularly our Family Services programs. Family Services supports parents, children,...
CHP Expands Primary Care Teams in North Adams, Lee
CHP Berkshires has expanded its primary care practice with new clinicians at practice locations in North Adams and Lee. Michelle M. Bedard, an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, has joined the primary care team at CHP North Adams...
For Families: A CHP Spring Resource Fair, with Wingmasters Birds of Prey Demonstration
CHP Family Services will host its Spring Fling resource fair on Saturday, June 3, showcasing family-focused activities, organizations, and programs in the area. The free event, including an education program by Wingmasters—Birds of Prey, is 11...
CHP Mobile Health: New Boosters for Adults 65+ and Young Children
For the youngest children and older adults, CHP Mobile Health has newly approved COVID-19 booster shots. For adults 65 and older, CHP’s Mobile Health team provides CDC-approved boosters at least four months after the first booster was received....
Open Door Project Streamlines Health Care and Support for Sexual and Domestic Abuse Victims
Some victims of abuse may find it safer and easier to ask for help during a medical visit. Now, CHP Berkshires can connect these patients to domestic and sexual assault experts seamlessly.