Destination Better Health 2025
Inspiring your journey to better health.
Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Health Systems’ nationally recognized critical access hospital, will host Destination Better Health 2025, free health education, programs and resources for the community offered at 29 Lewis Avenue in Great Barrington from Wednesday, May 28 through Monday, July 30, 2025. The program was designed to raise awareness through education and exposure to topics of high interest to the community.
All programs are FREE and most take place in the Ground Floor Conference Room at Fairview Hospital, 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington. Pre-registration is requested.
Please call (413) 854-9690.
You can also register online by clicking this link.
Sandra Vosburgh, RN, C-EFM – Fairview Family Birthplace
Perinatal adjustment can be a roller coaster of emotion, anxiety and depression which are not uncommon after pregnancy and childbirth. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. In rare cases, the symptoms are severe enough that a mother and her baby’s health and well-being may be at risk. Perinatal depression and anxiety can be treated. Learn about the signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and ways you or a loved one can get help.
Richard Butler, MS, RSPA – Berkshire Health Systems Wellness at Work
A Historical Look at Exercise and Health Outcomes will be offered by Richard Butler, MS, RSPA of the BHS Wellness at Work team. From ice fishing to Nordic Trak, Minnesota has played a critical role in how we view exercise. Kinesiologist Richard Butler will discuss how we went from bedrest to 10,000 steps and why Sunday no longer needs to be a day of rest.
Ellen Brady, BSN,MS E.,RN, CCRP – Fairview Cardiac Rehabilitation
Living with heart disease may cause fear, anxiety, depression, and stress, but it is possible to live well with a heart condition, including heart failure. With proper treatment, lifestyle changes, and management, many individuals can live full and active lives. Join a cardiac nurse who will share how to live well when you have heart disease.
Denise Jester, BSN, RN, CHWC – Clinical Wellness Nurse, BHS Wellness at Work
What is this number? What does it mean and why is it important to you? Learn about blood pressure and your number. No matter what your age, your blood pressure is a key indicator that medical professionals look to for vital information about your health. This is your opportunity to understand it.
Sophia Veinoglou, NP – Fairview Hospital Cardiology Department
You have been told that you have atrial fibrillation. Hearing that you have a heart problem can be scary, but atrial fibrillation is a common condition that is rarely life-threatening. In this program you will learn how to manage atrial fibrillation so that you can stay healthy and active.
Pier Boutin, MD – Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center (A Rural Health Clinic of Fairview Hospital)
Arthritis and inflammation are closely related; in fact, “arthritis” literally means joint inflammation. Join Dr. Pier Boutin to help you understand types of arthritis, what are the causes, how you can prevent it, which treatments are available, and what you can do to address the pain.
PLEASE NOTE: This event will take place at Crissey Farm, Jennifer House Commons, 426 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington.
Sheila Rivera, RD, LDN – Fairview Hospital Nutrition Services
Robert Hoechster, RD, LDN – Fairview Hospital Nutrition Services
What should an older adult diet look like? As we get older, how do we make sure we have the nutrients we need and avoid deficiencies that are common with aging? Join Fairview Hospital nutritionists for insight into this important topic.
NOTE: This event is full, please contact Fairview Hospital’s Relations office to be placed on a wait list: 413-854-9609
Amanda Rheaume PT, DPT – Fairview Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation
Anna Benson, PT, MSPT, OCS, MDT – Fairview Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation
Learn strategies to prevent back and neck pain. Join Fairview physical therapists to gain knowledge of common causes of back and neck pain as well as self-management tips. You will leave the program with a better understanding of spinal anatomy, proper ergonomics, common postural stresses, and tools to help with prevention.
Rich Berry, RN, MS, Sr. Director of Operations
Explore the four pillars of wellness with Fairview Life Enhancement program leaders who will share an overview and learn more about the 8-week Life Enhancement Program that begins in late August.
