BMC Opens New Community Infusion Service at Hillcrest Campus

10:14AM / Friday, September 16, 2016Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center's Community Infusion Service, which provides infusion treatments for patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions, will be relocating to newly renovated, state-of-the-art space at the BMC Cancer & Infusion Center.

Community Infusion Services currently are provided at the main campus of BMC. The new unit at the BMC Cancer & Infusion Center will be built adjacent to the Hematology Oncology Infusion area on the fourth floor and will be a separate space in order to provide confidential and expert care for Oncology and Community Infusion patients. The move is expected to be completed by Sept. 19.

Community Infusion patients receive infusion treatments for non-cancerous conditions, including kidney and gastrointestinal disorders, arthritis, pregnancy, infections, anemia and other conditions. The number of patients requiring infusion treatment for these conditions has been growing, and this new unit is designed to accommodate the needs of patients now and in the future.

The new 12-chair unit will provide Community Infusion patients with an easily accessible location, convenient parking and a comfortable and picturesque setting at the Hillcrest Campus of BMC. Many of the nursing and pharmacy staff from the current Infusion Center at BMC will continue to provide these services in the new location.

The BMC Cancer & Infusion Center at the Hillcrest Campus of BMC provides comprehensive services to cancer and infusion patients throughout the region.

Tags: BMC,

iBerkshires.com Text Ads

rk MILES Blding Materials

Are You Ready to Update Your Home? Start With rk MILES. 4 Locations (800)670-7433

www.rkmiles.com

RIBCO Supply

Check out our great lineup of Boss Plows, and spreaders. 2 Locations Clarksburg & Pittsfield!

ribcosupply.com

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

View Full Story