 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. Health, Hope and Healing Around the Holidays Health Programs at Fairview HospitalThe program is offered as part of the Berkshire Health Systems role as healthcare partner and community advocate for improving the region's overall quality of life.  BHS President and CEO HonoredThis award is the first of its kind in the nation, reaching across diverse sectors of healthcare  North Adams Planners Recommend Overlay District for New HospitalThe vote came after a joint public hearing with the council on the proposal. The City Council is expected to vote on the ordinance Tuesday night.  Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association Earns Patient Satisfaction AwardThe annual SHPBest award program was created to acknowledge home health agencies that consistently provide high quality service to their patients.  Berkshire Health Systems Announces Paving at BMC Main EntranceFlaggers will be onsite for both days to manage traffic while the work takes place.  BHS Announces Medical Arts Complex ConstructionThis work is a demonstration of BHS's continued investment in the health of Berkshire County, as part of its vision to be the region's trusted healthcare partner and community advocate for improving overall quality of life. BMC Achieves Recognition for Orthopaedic CareBerkshire Medical Center is one of over 300 healthcare institutions nationwide that has taken initiative to ensure its osteoporotic fracture patients receive the highest quality care by implementing The American Orthopaedic Association's (AOA) Own the Bone program. Fairview Hospital Receives Recognition for Quality Patient Care and ExperienceFairview Hospital is one of two hospitals in Massachusetts to earn the five-star rating. BHS Sets Community Meeting on North Adams Regional Hospital ReopeningThis project is part of BHS's strategic plan to expand access to care and advance health and wellness for all across the region. |
