Elder Services of Berkshire County Executive Director John Lutz joins Porchlight VNA/Home Care CEO Holly Chaffee and OneEighty Media’s John Krol to talk about the advantages of the aging in place model, enabling aging citizens to remain in their home. In addition, the duo speaks about the governor’s proposed budget and its ramifications for senior […]
OneEighty Media is supporting Community Health Programs in the effort to ensure that more than 10,000 eligible individuals in the Berkshires get health insurance, available through the Affordable Care Act. The comprehensive outreach effort includes social media, display advertisements, videos highlighting the stories of those who have benefited from affordable health insurance, traditional PR […]
Porchlight’s John Krol, of OneEighty Media, speaks with Respiratory Therapy Consultant Julie Ely, BS, MBA, RRT on the challenges many people – particularly seniors – face during the wintertime with respiratory issues. Julie offers symptoms you should watch out for and techniques that may work to address respiratory issues like those that occur with the […]
Porchlight’s John Krol speaks with Eugene Curletti, MD, of Berkshire Surgical Associates and the Berkshire Vein Center, talk about the latest, less and non-invasive techniques to diagnose and treat varicose veins. The Berkshire Vein Center is holding free screenings for the public at both their Great Barrington and Pittsfield offices. Call 413-445-6422 to reserve a spot for […]
Free Breakfast and CEU Presentation September 26th LEE – Porchlight VNA/Home Care CEO Holly Chaffee announced that there is a free CEU presentation on Thursday, September 26th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Spectrum Playhouse, 20 Franklin St., Lee. The presentation, entitled “Massachusetts Options for Continuing Care: Gaining Access, How to Pay for It, […]
Porchlight’s Maternal & Child Health program is the right choice for: Prenatal assessments, teaching & monitoring Mother/baby assessments Teaching breastfeeding/support Read about Jennifer Krause and her newborn son, Jack, and her experience with Porchlight… Mother and Baby “At Ease” at Home with the Support of Porchlight’s Maternal/Child Program It is not the way a new […]
GREAT BARRINGTON – Kindred Great Barrington Nursing and Rehabilitation, Porchlight VNA/Home Care, and Berkshire Running Center today announced that the Kindred Great 8 (Gr8t) eight-mile road race will take place on Sunday, August 25. The race will begin at 8 a.m. The race proceeds will benefit the Porchlight Nursing Assistant Training Program, which takes place […]
In today’s reality of accountable care organizations (ACOs) under healthcare reform, it’s critical to produce excellent patient outcomes. The system is now setup to reward great outcomes and financially punish poor outcomes that lead to re-hospitalizations. For post-acute providers, it’s not only important to develop a strong working relationship with the hospital that is now […]
If anyone knows something about true care and compassion, it is Mavis Beam, 85, of Lee. A Boston native, she served as a teacher’s aide in Jamaica Plain where she worked hands-on with students with severe physical and mental challenges. She never missed a day on the job in ten years. While that is impressive, she […]
GREAT BARRINGTON – Kindred Great Barrington Nursing and Rehabilitation Administrator Bill Kittler announced today that, in partnership with Porchlight VNA/Home Care, they will be hosting a champagne breakfast and presentation by the Great Barrington Historical Society, on Tuesday, July 2 at 8:30 a.m. at Kindred Great Barrington, 148 Maple Avenue. The event is free and […]