Fairview Hospital Will Honor Gov. Healey at GalaThe event is a major fundraiser for Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Health Systems' 25-bed critical access hospital in Great Barrington. New Fairview Hospital Leadershp AnnouncedScibelli, currently the Vice President of Operations and Chief Administrative Officer at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, will begin his new leadership role at Fairview in early September. Emmett Schuster, Interim Vice President of Fairview, will be present to support the hospital during the transitional period. Lenox Blood DriveAll blood donated at the BHS Blood Donor Center is used locally. Haddad Subaru 'Shares the Love' With Berkshire Humane Society, Donating $8KAn $8,000 boost from Haddad Subaru sparked canine and human smiles at the Berkshire Humane Society on Friday. Destination Better Health Offers Programs at FairviewThe program is designed to raise awareness through education and exposure to topics of interest to the community. The schedule includes morning, midday and afternoon programming and all events are free of charge. Fairview Lab Draw Station Moves to New LocationThe relocation to the former medical records space puts the PSC closer to the main entrance of the hospital, making it more convenient for the over 16,000 patients who use it each year. BMC North Street Driveway Closing as Part of Construction ProjectThis closure is the result of the ongoing DOT traffic circle project near the Medical Center. BHS Provider Clinics Win MHQP Patient Experience AwardsThree BHS practices locations recognized among the top adult primary care practices in the state recognized for best-in-class patient experience, based on results of annual statewide survey conducted by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) Former Dempsey Pediatrics Joins BHS UmbrellaEffective Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Dempsey Pediatrics became Berkshire Health Pediatrics, retaining the majority of the office staff and clinical care team and welcoming Dr. Adam Gicewicz to the team of caregivers. BHS Appoints Three Community Leaders to Board of TrusteesBerkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Shaun V. Cusson, Deborah Renzi, RN, and Dr. Jeannette Smith, PhD, to the BHS Board of Trustees. Healthgrades Names Fairview Hospital an Outstanding Patient Experience AwardThis achievement reflects Fairview Hospital's commitment to providing an exceptional care experience for patients and their loved ones. Temporary Traffic Interruptions Near Berkshire Medical CenterAdditional updates on changes to traffic patterns in this area will be shared as this project starts a new phase. North Adams Regional Hospital Community Open HouseThe open house will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 5 to 7 pm, starting in the lobby of the new North Adams Regional Hospital. BHS Launches Nurse Line to Support Patient Access to CarePatients can call 855-855-2000 from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday. BHS Receives Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence AwardHealthgrades Names Berkshire Health Systems a 2024 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award Recipient: Berkshire Medical Center Among Top 10 Percent Nationwide for Outpatient Joint Replacement BHS Relaxes Masking and Updates Visitor GuidelinesThe updated masking and visitation guidelines impact all BHS care settings across the county, including Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, the North Adams and Hillcrest Campuses of BMC, provider clinics, and the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association. BHS Hiring Event for North Adams Regional HospitalPositions Available with Immediate Hiring Possible Berkshire VNA Ratifies First ContractUnionized nurses and health-care professionals of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association have settled a contract after about two years of negotiation. BHS Reinstitutes Masking and Updates Visitor GuidelinesMandatory masking for patients, visitors, and staff will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 8:00am. Guest Column: Thank You for Supporting BHSThese milestones are a testament to the incredible dedication of our employees and the importance of partnering with residents and organizations across the region to achieve shared goals for community well-being. Berkshire Bounty Opens North County Cold Storage at BMC NorthA cold storage facility will act as a depot for local farmers to deliver meat, dairy, eggs and produce to a central location where it will be aggregated, stored, and delivered to participating food distribution organization partners in North Adams, Adams, Williamstown and surrounding towns. BHS Partners to Launch Support Group for Expecting Women of ColorEmbrace Diversity Birth Circle: Supporting Women of Color will be held on the second Thursday of each month at Berkshire Medical Center. Visiting Nurses' Union Picket for More Pay, More Care TimeBerkshire United, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, is negotiating its first contract with Berkshire Health Systems and union members say they are pushing for fair pay and productivity standards. BHS Announces North Adams Regional Hospital LeadershipPending regulatory approval and Critical Access Hospital designation, BHS will re-open up to 25 inpatient beds at NARH as part of BHS's strategic plan to expand access to care and advance health and wellness for everyone in the community. |