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WHAT IS VIM BERKSHIRES?


We are a volunteer-based community organization of local healthcare professionals - physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses; dentists, hygienists and dental assistants; optometrists and assistants; psychiatrists, therapists and counselors; acupuncturists; diabetic and nutrition counselors.
We are also volunteer laypersons who serve as administrators, fundraisers, translators. We are all supported by a small paid office staff.

Together we provide free healthcare to people living and working in the Berkshire Region who are currently uninsured, easing some of the strain on our community's healthcare systems and small businesses.


WANT TO HELP?
"What raises the quality of life for one of us raises the quality of life for all"
  Leonard Simon, Founder


*** NEWS FLASH ***

  • VIM in the news!!
  • In case you missed it while you were eating your Thanksgiving turkey, please take a look at the fabulous news and editorial coverage given to our wonderful volunteers in The Berkshire Eagle on Thanksgiving Day and the following Saturday editions.
  • Two side by side front page articles by Clarence Fanto on November 24 reported on the health problems experienced by David Grover and his “rescue” by VIM Berkshires.  Prominent coverage was given to several volunteers and to David’s letter asking for donations that was included with our annual mailing.  Click on the links below to read the full articles.
  •  Volunteer medical care demand remains high  http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_19404400
  • Grover on mend after health , financial issues   http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_19404430
  • Two days later, the Eagle ran an editorial praising VIM and the work of two of our great dentists, Drs. Sessa and Sakshaug.  Click below to see this one.
  • Filling gaps in failed health care system     http://www.berkshireeagle.com/editorials/ci_19414850

  • Subscribe today to our e-News!  We will publish occasional e-News updates about the clinic and news of our special events. We will also use this format to feature articles from our newsletter, including profiles of special VIM people. This option will also allow you to read the entire newsletter on line. You may elect to continue to receive our printed newsletter four times a year, but if you prefer to receive just the e-News, please let us know by calling the VIM office at 413-528-4014. By doing so, you'll help VIM free up funds that can be directed toward patient services.  Please  forward this e-News to your friends and potential VIM supporters so that we can build our email list and spread the good news about our work!  Thank you.
  • The 2012 VIM Discount Coupon Book is available for purchase. It is the PERFECT GIFT!  It is even bigger and better than last year's book with many of the very best Berkshire restaurants, retailers and personal services! You will be thrilled with the quality of the vendors. And all the proceeds go directly to maintaining the clinic. click here for more information.