 BHS Celebrates All Healthcare Providers on National Doctors' DayNational Doctors' Day, which is Thursday, March 30th, honors providers for their contributions to society and the community.  Community Wellness Program Berkshire 150 Enters Third YearBerkshire 150 is a community wellness program promoting exercise over a 5-week period, with the goal of exercising at least 150 minutes a week. BHS Testing, Vaccine Centers Put COVID-19 Vaccinations on HoldA final pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held at the Pittsfield center, 505 East St., on Friday, April 7. FEMA Awards Nearly $1.4 M to BMC for COVID-19 Testing CostsThe hospital also purchased supplies such as lab coats, masks, gloves, and propane for the testing tent, and contracted to provide security and cleaning services.  Dr. Valizadeh Joins Adams Internists, Providing Primary Care ServicesDr. Valizadeh is accepting new patients in need of primary care services and is partnered with Drs. Chi Cheung and Benjamin Rudin, and Jeffrey Bialobok, NP, and Caitlin Roberts, FNP-C at Adams Internists of BMC.  Provider Profile: BHS Expands Gastroenterology CareTo help meet the increasing demand for gastroenterology care in the region, Berkshire Health Systems is pleased to welcome two new gastroenterologists to Gastroenterology Professional Services of Berkshire Medical Center (BMC).  Dr. Ira Schmelkin Returns to BMC Gastroenterology ServicesDr. Schmelkin had previously served at Berkshire Medical Center as chief of the division of gastroenterology from 2004 to 2011. BHS Alters Days and Hours for COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicsEffective on Monday, Feb. 6, COVID vaccination will be available only two days per week in Pittsfield and one day per week in North Adams for adults, and a Pediatric vaccine clinic will be held on a Friday once each month in Pittsfield.  BHS, CHP, and Fallon Health Announce Renewed PartnershipThe PHO and Fallon MassHealth Accountable Care Organization (ACO) offering, known as the Berkshire Fallon Health Collaborative (BFHC), will be available to eligible Medicaid members in the Berkshires.  Gastroenterologist Joins BHS Provider PracticeDr. Sterling is accepting new patients in need of endoscopic and gastroenterology care and is partnered with Drs. Jason Bratcher, Ketisha De Roche and Jeffrey St. John at Gastroenterology Professional Services of BMC.  Infectious Disease Specialist Joins Berkshire Internists of BMCDr. Tiwari is accepting new patients in need of Infectious Disease care and joins Drs. Arun Bansal, Rebecca Caine, Sangeetha Gummalla, Areej Khan, Jason Kittler and Gregory Malanoski in providing care at Berkshire Internists of BMC.  BMC North Adams Campus Renal Dialysis Nurse Earns DAISY AwardTessier, who serves in the Renal Dialysis Center at the North Adams Campus of BMC, was honored for the compassion and above and beyond care he provided for a Renal patient who was facing end of life, according to a press release. Provider Profile: Andrew Lederman, MD, FACS, FASMBS, BMC Bariatric SurgeonDr. Andrew Lederman is the Medical Director of the Berkshire Center for Weight Loss Surgery at BMC, and a highly skilled and experienced bariatric surgeon. Provider Profile – Trevor Bayliss, MD, Medical Director, Phelps Cancer CenterDr. Bayliss is now the Medical Director of the Phelps Cancer Center at the Hillcrest Campus of BMC. BHS, CHP Urge Parents to Protect Children from RSV VirusWith flu season emerging and COVID-19 persisting, the risk of triple-virus exposure – especially for very young children – is straining hospitals and pediatric healthcare providers across the U.S., Massachusetts and the Berkshires.  Dr. Manoharan Joins BHS Cardiology ServicesDr. Manoharan is accepting new patients in need of Cardiology care and joins Drs. Peter Chien, Paul Katigbak, Stephen Phlaum, Andrew Potash, Stuart Ruch, Jialin Su, Georgianne Valli-Harwood and Shyama Wickramaaratchi at Cardiology Professional Services of BMC.  Provider Profile: Christian Galvez, MD, BMC Thoracic SurgeonDr. Galvez joined BMC and Berkshire Surgical Services of BMC in 2010, and specializes in general, thoracic and vascular surgery. BHS and Public Health Nurses Holding Vaccine Clinic in WilliamstownThe clinic, to be held on Friday, Oct. 21 from 2 to 6 pm at the Williams College Field House, is open to the public and to staff and students from Williams College.  BHS grows its healthcare workforce through unique "talent pipeline" program.Targeting people who are just starting out or looking for more meaningful work, the goal of the pipeline programs is to create a direct career path from education and training to full-time employment in healthcare at BHS.  BHS Announces Two New TrusteesMoresi and Suffish were both recently elected to three-year terms.  Provider Profile: Dr. Ashley MillerDr. Ashley Miller, a orthopaedic surgeon with Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, wants patients to know the importance of bone health as October is a month to celebrate World Osteoporosis Day.  BHS Adds Board Certified PulmonologistBerkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Dr. Joseph L. Simonson, a pulmonologist, to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical Center and the provider staff of Pulmonary Professional Services of BMC.  BHS Provider Profile: Dr. Elisabeth BergerDr. Elisabeth Berger has joined Berkshire Family Practice Associates in North Adams, a Berkshire Health Systems affiliate. |
