Healthcare news, written by BHS physicians and other healthcare professionals
Berkshire Health Systems, in partnership with the Berkshire Eagle, regularly provides columns by our health and wellness professionals for publication on the Health Page of the Eagle. These interesting articles focus on many areas of health and well-being, with tips for living a healthier life. Click on the links below to see the text from each article.
2017 Health Take-Away Articles
- Yoga to Relieve Stress - By Shannon Ashcroft, RYT, CPT - Berkshire Eagle, January 9, 2017
- Excercise as a Priority - By Stephen Faucher, Exercise Specialist - Berkshire Eagle, January 23, 2017
- Taming Inflammation - By Mark Pettus, MD - Berkshire Eagle, February 13, 2017
- Living with Heart Failure - By Alicia Emerson, NP - Berkshire Eagle, February 27, 2017
- Alternatives to Opioids for Pain - By Guarav Jain, MD - Berkshire Eagle, March 20, 2017
- Self-Care is the Future of Healthcare - By Mark Pettus, MD - Berkshire Eagle, March 27, 2017
- Family Wellness - By Maureen Daniels, MEd - Berkshire Eagle, April 10, 2017
- Healing Through Acupuncture - By Regina Touhey Serkin, LAc, April 24, 2017
- Walking to Good Health - By Carol Nixon, MEd, Berkshire Eagle, May 15, 2017
- Prevent Stroke or Respond FAST - By Darlene Boyce, ANP-BC, ANVP-BC, Berkshire Eagle, May 29, 2017
- Men's Health In Crisis - By Mark Pettus, MD - Berkshire Eagle, June 19, 2017
2016 Health Take-Away Articles
- New Year's Resolutions to Live By - by Mark Pettus, MD - Berkshire Eagle, January 11, 2016
- Falls: The Leading Risk for Losing Independence Among Older People - by Patricia Tremblay, MS, RN - Berkshire Eagle, January 25, 2016
- Staying Healthy in the Office - by Maureen Daniels, MEd - Berkshire Eagle, February 15, 2016
- Exercising at Home, Getting Fit During the Winter - by Carol Nixon, MEd - Berkshire Eagle, February 29, 2016
- Cardiac Rehabilitation: Regaining a Healthier and Better Life - by Kelley Weider, RN - Berkshire Eagle, March 14, 2016
- Nutrition & Exercise: Two Great Gifts for Children - by Peter Gazzillo, MBA, RD, LDN, CPT - Berkshire Eagle, March 28, 2016
- A Screening That Has Saved More than a Million Lives - by Jeffrey St. John, MD - Berkshire Eagle, April 11, 2016
- Walking: The Simple Routine that Will Change Your Life - by Carol Nixon, MEd - Berkshire Eagle, April 25, 2016
- Injury-Free Sports & Activities - by Mark Sprague, MD - Berkshire Eagle, May 16, 2016
- Have a Healthy Summer - by Mark Pettus, MD - Berkshire Eagle, May 30, 2016
- Go to the Local Farmers Markets - By Morgan Ovitsky, Certified Holistic Nutrition Educator - Berkshire Eagle, June 13, 2016
- Just Breathe - By Donald Scherling, PsyD - Berkshire Eagle, June 27, 2016
- Lyme Disease: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment - by Paula Aucoin, MD - Berkshire Eagle, July 25, 2016
- Mindful Eating - By Maureen Daniels, MEd, and Jennifer Ward, RD - Berkshire Eagle - August 8, 2016
- Empathy in Healthcare - By Newell Young, LICSW - Berkshire Eagle, August 22, 2016
- Preparing for Emergencies - By Lucy Britton, RN, BS - Berkshire Eagle, September 12, 2016
- Helping Someone to Cope with Opioid Addiction - By Adam Rosen, MD - Berkshire Eagle, September 26, 2016
- Breast Cancer Awareness: Mammograms Save Lives - By Lisa Loring, MD - Berkshire Eagle, October 17, 2016
- Antibiotic Resistance - By Paula Aucoin, MD - Berkshire Eagle, October 31, 2016
- Lung Cancer Screening - By Christian Galvez, MD - Berkshire Eagle, November 14, 2016
- Giving Thanks - By Maureen Daniels, MEd - Berkshire Eagle, November 21, 2016
- Healthy Holidays - By Mark Pettus, MD - Berkshire Eagle, December 12, 2016
- Ring in the New Year Responsibly - By Shannon McCarthy, LADC - Berkshire Eagle, December 26, 2016
2015 Health Take-Away Articles
- Rewriting Your Book of Life - by Dr. Mark Pettus - Berkshire Eagle, July 6, 2015
- Pre-Diabetes: A Wake-Up Call for Better Health - by Dr. Brian Phillips and Candace Lusa, Certified Diabetes Educator - Berkshire Eagle, July 20, 2015
- Overcoming Crisis With Resiliency - by Dr. Alex Sabo - Berkshire Eagle, August 3, 2015
- Stepping Off the Slippery Slope - by Dr. Gray Ellrodt - Berkshire Eagle, August 17, 2015
- Sleep & Wellness: Learning to Cherish Your Sleep - by Dr. Jack Ringler - Berkshire Eagle, August 31, 2015
- Kicking the Habit & Ending the Fear - by Carol McMahon, MS, Master Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist - Berkshire Eagle, September 14, 2015
- High Blood Pressure: One of the Few Things in Life We Can Control - by Susan Kaufman, RN & Kimberly Kelly, BA, CHEC - Berkshire Eagle, October 12, 2015
- Friendship is Powerful Medicine - by Mark Kenyon, LMFT, LADC-I, CEAP - Berkshire Eagle, October 26, 2015
- It's Flu Season: Get the Vaccine! - by Paula Aucoin, MD, and Karen Benzie, RN - Berkshire Eagle, November 9, 2016
- The Healing Power of Gratitude - by Mary O'Malley, MD, PhD - Berkshire Eagle, November 23, 2015
- Where's the Joy? - by Gary Freifeld, RN, CHWC - Berkshire Eagle, December 14, 2015
