Great Barrington Rotary Day Of Service

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— On Saturday, May 18, 2024, more than 800 Rotary clubs and 30,000 Rotarians across 10 states and 7 countries, from Connecticut to Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New York in the United States, plus the countries of Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom will volunteer in their communities for a Rotary Day of Service.
 
"Service is at the core of Rotary, and as our club enters its 100th year of service, we continue to explore and identify areas of need where we can make an impact. This year, Great Barrington Rotary are happy to be supporting Greenagers by helping get their April Hill gardens ready for the new season, " said  Gideon Brown, Great Barrington Rotary President. "The impact that Greenagers has on our community and the future of our youth is inspiring."
 
Greenagers works with teens and young adults to develop deep connections to land, work, and community. They prepare youth for success in work and life by offering paid jobs and education in the areas of conservation, sustainable farming, and related trades.
 
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Fairview Lab Draw Station Moves to New Location

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that the Laboratory blood draw station at Fairview Hospital, called the Laboratory Patient Service Center (PSC), has been moved to the ground floor of the hospital.
 
The relocation to the former medical records space puts the PSC closer to the main entrance of the hospital.
 
The new area is designed to enhance patient privacy and patient comfort, according to Kathy Lavinio, outreach manager for Laboratory Services at BHS. 
 
"Located in the area that was previously Medical Records, patients no longer navigate an elevator and wait in the hallway for service. Now patients arrive at a waiting area that is spacious and light and receive care in one of two private bays," said Lavinio.
 
The project took over a year to complete, from planning and relocation of medical records to design and renovation, in compliance with regulatory standards. The PSC opened on April 29, 2024, ahead of schedule, thanks to teamwork and collaboration of the project leaders, noted Lavinio.
 
Mark Robert, administrative director of the BHS Laboratories, which oversees seven PSC's throughout Berkshire County, said, "This renovation and relocation is part of Berkshire Health Systems integrated care model, providing outstanding PSC standards at all of our locations across the system."
 
Patient response to the relocation has been very positive, with patients citing easier access for their blood draws.
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