 BHS Appoints Two Community Leaders to Board of TrusteesBHS announced the election of Ashley Benson, MSW, LICSW, and Matthew Lauro of Mountain One Bank to the BHS Board of Trustees.  Dr. Curtiss Joins Gastroenterology Professional Services at North Adams Regional HospitalDr. Curtiss Joins Gastroenterology Professional Services: Providing Gastroenterology Services at North Adams Regional Hospital  BHS Appoints Chief Nursing ExecutiveCadorette has served as Vice President of Acute Care and BMC Chief Nursing Officer for the past 11 years. North Adams Regional Hospital Receives MassEcon Impact AwardNARH was among three organizations honored in Western Massachusetts, achieving Gold, while a Silver honor went to Electro Magnetic Applications and Bronze to the Berkshire Innovation Center, both in Pittsfield. Community Wellness Program Berkshire 150 ReturnsBerkshire 150 is a community wellness program promoting exercise over a 5-week period, with the goal of exercising at least 150 minutes a week. 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.  Berkshire Health Opening New Urgent Care Facility in LenoxBerkshire Health Systems is gearing toward opening its new urgent care facility in The Center at Lenox.  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. Fairview Hospital Receives $1M Donation for Laboratory RenovationThe new Laboratory will be named in honor of Eugene A. Dellea, former President of Fairview Hospital, who has dedicated his career to serving the Berkshire community. Dellea is currently Vice President of Government Relations for Berkshire Health Systems. 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. 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. |
