Community Health Programs, Inc.

Shopping for a change of scenery? We've got your bag. Come grow with us! We understand the importance of balancing work with a healthy personal lifestyle. Live, Work, and Play – you can do it all here. The Berkshires offer small-town New England charm and the endless cultural opportunities of a big city. Berkshires Massachusetts is the ultimate destination for all work and leisure opportunities. The Berkshires are just 2 ½ hours from both Boston and New York City. We offer excellent public and private schools, year-round recreational activities from skiing to kayaking, and endless cultural opportunities. We are proud of our commitment to our neighbors, our programs, and our outstanding healthcare team. Live, Work, and Play – you can do it all here. One of the most beautiful settings in the northeast makes it easy to balance work with a healthy personal lifestyle. The Berkshires offer small-town New England charm and the endless cultural opportunities of a big city. We are proud of our commitment to our neighbors, our programs, and our outstanding healthcare team. ________________________ Positions are now open for physicians in two of our practice locations - Great Barrington Health Center, Great Barrington Massachusetts, and Lee Family Practice, Lee Massachusetts. The Physician will join a dedicated team of healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive and continuing care. This will include routine and emergency clinic care, support of health promotion, and preventative medicine. This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values. Essential Skills and Qualifications: Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited residency Licensing through the USMLE Active and unrestricted Massachusetts medical license Specialty board certification or obtaining such within one year of hire. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eHXcC7u2

We’re #hiring a new Registered Nurse, 40 hours with benefits in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Check out CHP's impact in the community and plans for expanding the ways we help in 2024 and beyond. Our 2023 Impact Report is here and a PDF version is available at chpberkshires.org/impact (let us know if you would like a copy mailed to you). Thank you to everyone who supports CHP's mission to nurture and inspire healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires by delivering exceptional and compassionate health and dental care and family services.

CHP Physician's Assistant Mike Jefferson here for this month's Mobile Health Minute to discuss April as National Minority Health Month. This annual observance builds awareness about the health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations and encourages everyone to take action to end these inequities. This year's theme, Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections, is about understanding how the unique environments, cultures, histories, and circumstances (known as social determinants of health, or SDOH) of racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN populations impact their overall health. Community Health Programs is committed to providing quality, equitable, and respectful care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, economic and environmental circumstances, and health literacy levels. When patients are provided with culturally and linguistically appropriate information, they are better able to create healthier outcomes for themselves, their families, and their communities.

CHP partners with our #moms, listening to their lived experience and expertise. Together we ensure moms thrive from bump to beyond. #BMHW24 #HRSAhelpsMoms

Today is National Doctors' Day. On this day, CHP honors the dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment of our physicians in providing high-quality health care to individuals in our community. CHP's physicians have extensive education, training, and expertise that are essential in diagnosing and treating a vast array of medical conditions. Beyond their clinical roles, doctors contribute to continuously improving healthcare practices.

As a physician dedicated to improving the lives of those with chronic health conditions, Lisa Nelson, MD, witnessed firsthand the transformative healing that happens in group health visits. For people who struggle with physical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or chronic pain, or mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, a group health visit can help people forge connections, live better, and feel better. Read more about who is a good candidate for group health visits, what are the advantages of group health visits, how do group visit patients help each other, and what are some other benefits of group health care.

It was a packed room full of great stories, years' worth of photos, food, fun, laughter, and tears as CHP gave a bittersweet farewell to Michelle Derr, CHP Senior VP of Family Services and Mobile Health. Former and current board members, CHP leadership, coworkers, family, and friends came to tell fun stories and talk about the significant impact Michelle has had on thousands of lives in the southern Berkshires in her 37 years at CHP. State Representative Smitty Pignatelli presented Michelle with a State Designation for her impact on the community. CHP's great Family Services staff will continue with Michelle's drive and serve the community, but things won't be quite the same without you, Michelle. We wish you a retirement full of art, grandchildren, travel, and fun. You've earned it! Thanks to the Family Services team for throwing such a great party.

CHP showed up to celebrate Dr. Claire Horth's win at this year's 40 Under Forty Award Ceremony at Berkshire Community College. 40 Under Forty is an annual celebration of talented people in the Berkshires, under the age of 40, who have a deep dedication to improving the quality of life for those living and working in our community. 40 Under Forty awards honor people from all areas of Berkshire County who are making a difference. Nominees are eligible for this award through: - their professional work and how it makes a difference; or - their personal commitment to their community; or - other efforts to improve the quality of life for those living and working in the Berkshires. Congratulations again to Dr. Horth and all this year's award recipients. #community #40underforty

We hope you can join our first Size-Inclusive Care book club discussion on April 25 at 7 pm, via Zoom! Learn more about Size-Inclusive Care at CHP at https://lnkd.in/ej9Jshd9