Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative

04/09/2026

The Mason Library in Great Barrington is showing The Plastic Detox on April 16th from 1-3 pm. This eye-opening Netflix original documentary explores daily exposure to microplastics and the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on fertility. We hope to see you there!

01/28/2026

We are proud to be providing safe sharp disposal sites in Southern Berkshire County! Thank you to Sarah Drucker for her work on this important project and fo Berkshire Harm Reduction for keeping it sustainable. Visit https://southernberkshirehealth.com/sharpsdisposal/ for locations and additional information.

The public health forces behind an effort to provide safe disposal locations for sharps in rural Southern Berkshire County say they’re addressing a serious need in the community.

09/05/2025

SBPHC will be hosting 19 mobile vaccine clinics throughout Southern Berkshire County that includes flu for everyone aged 6 months and older and COVID for everyone aged 5 or older. Register today at https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/tritown to reserve your slot or call (413) 243-5540 x109 for assistance.

06/25/2025

Several cooling centers will be available in South County on Weds, June 25th. Visit our we site for locations and time.

Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative reminds residents to stay safe and cool during extreme heat Due to the heat advisory for Berkshire County, several cooling centers are now open for […]

05/28/2025

What happens in the first 48 hours of a tick attaching? The longer a tick feeds, the higher your risk of developing a disease. Make sure to perform regular tick checks to ensure any ticks that attach are removed ASAP!

05/13/2025

Cancelled due to rain!

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05/05/2025

Need your car seat to be installed correctly? Contact the SBPHC office at (413) 717 7209 or register for May 31st event! bit.ly/vfwcarseat

04/17/2025

Rabies Clinic April 26th in the Great Barrington Fire Station! Visit https://www.townofgb.org/home/news/rabies-vaccine-clinic for more details.

03/13/2025

“This guide was initially developed to ensure that first responders, public health officials, and other service providers had a printed tool to help their citizens and clients navigate vital services, but what we found is that it is a valuable tool for everyone," says Jayne Smith of SBPHC.

01/10/2025

01/04/2025

What’s that going around and causing vomiting and diarrhea? It’s probably norovirus! We’re seeing indicators of increased norovirus activity. Read our blog to learn how to prevent noro: https://publichealthmdc.com/blog/2024-12-04/whats-causing-my-vomiting-and-diarrhea