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Visit one of our 7 patient service centers conveniently located throughout the county to drop off a specimen, have blood drawn, and receive quick results thanks to our state-of-the-art laboratory located at Berkshire Medical Center.
Berkshire Urgent Care provides our patients with convenient access to care for minor illnesses and injuries. Our on-site lab and X-ray services allow us to give patients their results in minutes, so they can begin the healing process.
Berkshire Health Systems provides around-the-clock emergency care for North, Central, and South Berkshire communities as part of our integrated system of care, anchored by the advanced level of care offered at the Berkshire Medical Center Trauma Center.
Visit one of our 7 patient service centers conveniently located throughout the county to drop off a specimen, have blood drawn, and receive quick results thanks to our state-of-the-art laboratory located at Berkshire Medical Center.
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Home » News » Dr. Ira Schmelkin, Chief of Gastroenterology for BHS, talks about colonoscopy screening: PCTV
Published: 04/3/2024
Dr. Ira Schmelkin, Chief of Gastroenterology for BHS, talks about colonoscopy screening: PCTV
Dr. Ira Schmelkin, Chief of Gastroenterology for BHS, talks about colonoscopy screening: PCTV
Dr. Ira Schmelkin, the Division Chief of Gastroenterology for BHS, talks with Dr. Caine about the importance of colonoscopy screening as the gold standard to prevent colon cancer or to detect it early. He also touches on why data shows younger people are now at higher risk for colon cancer.