 Fairview Hospital Recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access HospitalChartis' annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation's rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX.  BHS Appoints Vice President of QualityGazzillo previously served as Senior Director of Nursing for Specialty Care for the past three years. She was selected after a nationwide search for this system-wide leadership position. BHS Implementing Temporary Parking Changes at Medical Arts ComplexThese changes will ultimately result in a more convenient and larger lot for patient parking. Berkshire Harm Reduction Hits Naloxone MilestoneBerkshire Harm Reduction Reaches Milestone in Deployment of Naloxone Boxes in Community: 100th Box Placed at Greylock Credit Union in North Adams BMC Named to U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity CareThis is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study. BMC Recognized for Hip Fracture Clinical Achievements from HealthgradesBMC was rated 5-stars for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2025. BMC Receives Baby-Friendly DesignationThis demonstrates that BMC is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Fairview Hospital Receives the 2024 Women's Choice AwardThe award signifies that Fairview Hospital has been ranked within the top 100 hospitals of similar size. BHS And CDCSB Partner to Improve Housing AvailabilityBHS will provide the CDCSB with financial support to make some units of the Thornewood available for temporary housing of healthcare workers who face barriers in finding available housing options. 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.  BMC, Berkshire Orthopaedic Recognized For Fragility Fracture Patient CareBMC joins over 300 health care institutions nationwide that have participated in Own the Bone and its national web-based quality improvement registry, which provides BMC with the tools to support and treat fragility fracture patients. Balance and Mobility Class Offered by Fairview Rehabilitation DepartmentFalls are one of the leading causes of hospitalization among older adults. Each program will focus on one aspect of mobility and provide strategies and exercises to educate the community on fall prevention. 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 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.  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. |
