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Berkshire Health Systems schedules more community …

WEBWith the highly transmissible Omicron variant driving a surge of COVID-19 cases in Berkshire County, Berkshire Health Systems – the region’s largest healthcare …

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Pfizer Booster Shots Available Through Berkshire Health …

WEBBerkshire Health Systems will have boosters for anyone 65 and older, those under 65 with chronic medical conditions and anyone else who meets state’s guidelines …

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Berkshire Health Systems Chief Medical Officer …

WEBWith a new uptick in COVID-19 cases in Berkshire County, the region’s largest healthcare provider is renewing calls for residents to get vaccinated. Berkshire …

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Fresh Air Weekend: St. Vincent; Kids and mental health

WEBSt. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic "jump scares" on All Born Screaming. Child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz says kids are experiencing …

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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions …

WEBHealth officials say there's very little risk to humans from the bird flu outbreak among dairy cattle, but there's still much they don't know. Here are four …

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While Pittsfield COVID-19 cases continue to rise …

WEBThe spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has blown away all previous case records in Pittsfield, Massachusetts – but hospitalization rates remain low. Last …

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Berkshire Health Systems holds North Adams Regional …

WEBHealthcare company Berkshire Health Systems held an open house in North Adams, Massachusetts Thursday night for a hospital preparing to return to inpatient care …

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Ellis Medicine To Open Expanded Mental Health Clinic For …

WEBEllis Medicine is opening a new mental health clinic for children and adolescents in Schenectady, New York.The $1.5 million clinic opening Monday relocates …

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130 million Americans routinely breathe unhealthy air, …

WEBOver one-third of Americans, or about 130 million people, routinely breathe in unhealthy air, according to the newest State of the Air report from the American Lung …

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In The 'Asthma Capital' Of The Country, An Ambitious Air …

WEBA project will get underway later this year to monitor the air quality in Springfield, Massachusetts – once dubbed the “asthma capital” of the United States.

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Grant to help Saratoga County establish full-service health

WEBSaratoga County is hoping to receive a grant in the upcoming New York State budget to help establish a full-service county health department. Saratoga County …

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Where public health stands 4 years after the COVID-19 pandemic …

WEBNPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Jennifer Greene, and Raven Walters about the state of public health four years after COVID-19 became a …

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Three Berkshire Locations Now Offering Free COVID Tests To

WEBBerkshire Health Systems says its three COVID-19 testing centers have been added to the Massachusetts “Stop The Spread” program. Spokesperson Michael …

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Albany Med's Dr. Andy Coates: "This Is A World-Changing Event"

WEBDr. Andy Coates is assistant professor of medicine and psychiatry at Albany Medical College. The internist has been working on the COVID-19 critical care team at …

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American Lung Association Releases 2023 State Of The Air Report

WEBThe American Lung Association has released its latest State of the Air report, measuring air quality and the impact air pollution has on health. In New York and across …

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Berkshire Health Systems says North Adams Regional Hospital will …

WEBA decade ago, North Adams Regional Hospital suddenly closed its doors as its then-owners declared bankruptcy. For residents and neighboring communities of …

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Caregivers need time for themselves. A New York state voucher …

WEBThe median hourly rate of a home health aide last year in New York was $35 an hour. Based on this figure, the coalition’s $600 voucher could cover 17 hours of care. …

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Congressman Paul Tonko weighs in on In vitro fertilization

WEBAdvocates for access to reproductive health services in the Capital Region are highlighting IVF after an Alabama court ruling launched a national debate over the …

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Thacher Park in Albany County receives National Natural …

WEBNew York state and National Parks service officials at the National Natural Landmark designation ceremony for John Boyd Thacher State Park on Monday April …

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A new hospital brings more psychiatric beds to western …

WEBThe new 122,000-square-foot, four-story hospital was built as a joint venture between Baystate and Lifepoint Health of Tennessee at a reported cost of $72 million. …

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Heated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case

WEBInscrutable. That is the only to accurately describe the Supreme Court's latest abortion argument Thursday. At issue is a clashbetween federal and state law about …

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Access, Ulster County Partner On Mental Health Urgent Care

WEBThe Ulster Mental Health and Substance Use Urgent Care is open for in-person services 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and virtually, 24/7. (888-750 …

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Albany County Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen will …

WEBAlbany County's Health Commissioner is leaving her post this month. After 20 years with the County Health Department, eight and a half as Commissioner, Dr. …

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Residents and advocates made their voices heard over the …

WEBResidents, advocates, and local officials at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY for a public forum with St. Peter's Health Partners over the …

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