 BHS Named to Top 100 Women-Led BusinessesThe Women's Edge and The Boston Globe Name Berkshire Health Systems to Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts: Annual award highlights women business leaders who are making a significant impact on the state's economy  BMC Names COOGandhi will begin his new leadership role at BMC on Nov. 18. East Elm Pediatrics Joins BHS Provider PracticesEffective Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, East Elm Pediatrics became Berkshire Health Pediatrics at East Elm, retaining the majority of the office staff and clinical care team. Williamstown Apothecary To CloseWilliamstown Apothecary patient prescriptions will be transferred to the Berkshire Community Pharmacy at North Adams, with the availability of free at-home delivery or free delivery by mail. BHS Relocating Helicopter Landing Zone to Hillcrest Campus of BMCThe move will be effective on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Fairview Hospital Golf Classic Raises Funds for EquipmentThe event provides valuable support for Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Health Systems' 25-bed critical access hospital in Great Barrington. WIC Open HouseThe Berkshire North WIC program serves individuals in Pittsfield and the northern half of Berkshire County through offices in Pittsfield and North Adams. Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative Offering Clinics this FallThe clinics will be scheduled from late September through early November, and anyone can receive a vaccine at any scheduled clinic, regardless of insurance status or place of residence. BHS Opening Urgent-Care Facility in LenoxBerkshire Health Systems is opening a second urgent-care location, with a new facility being developed at 489 Pittsfield Road, in the Center at Lenox. The facility is expected to open this winter. BHS Hospitals Recognized With AwardsBHS are nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care: The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines awards for proven dedication to best practices Berkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North AdamsThe vending machine is located outside Berkshire Harm Reduction's North Adams office, at 6 Main St., adjacent to North Adams City Hall.  North Adams Regional Receives Critical Access Hospital DesignationThe designation was granted on July 31 and is retroactive to July 12.  Fairview Hospital Receives Awards for Stroke CareFairview Hospital has been twice recognized for its stroke care by the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  BMC Community Pharmacy Recognized for Quality CareThe Berkshire Community Pharmacy at Berkshire Medical Center has achieved accreditation by Accreditation Commission for Health Care, citing the quality of its Specialty Pharmacy Services. 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. |
