 BHS Relocating Helicopter Landing Zone to Hillcrest Campus of BMCThe move will be effective on Tuesday, Oct. 1.  BMC, Berkshire Orthopaedic Recognized For Fragility Fracture Patient CareBMC joins over 300 health care institutions nationwide that have participated in Own the Bone and its national web-based quality improvement registry, which provides BMC with the tools to support and treat fragility fracture patients. Balance and Mobility Class Offered by Fairview Rehabilitation DepartmentFalls are one of the leading causes of hospitalization among older adults. Each program will focus on one aspect of mobility and provide strategies and exercises to educate the community on fall prevention. 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 Hospitals Recognized With AwardsBHS are nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care: The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines awards for proven dedication to best practices Berkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North AdamsThe vending machine is located outside Berkshire Harm Reduction's North Adams office, at 6 Main St., adjacent to North Adams City Hall.  North Adams Regional Receives Critical Access Hospital DesignationThe designation was granted on July 31 and is retroactive to July 12.  Fairview Hospital Receives Awards for Stroke CareFairview Hospital has been twice recognized for its stroke care by the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  BMC Community Pharmacy Recognized for Quality CareThe Berkshire Community Pharmacy at Berkshire Medical Center has achieved accreditation by Accreditation Commission for Health Care, citing the quality of its Specialty Pharmacy Services.  New Fairview Hospital Leadershp AnnouncedScibelli, currently the Vice President of Operations and Chief Administrative Officer at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, will begin his new leadership role at Fairview in early September. Emmett Schuster, Interim Vice President of Fairview, will be present to support the hospital during the transitional period.  Lenox Blood DriveAll blood donated at the BHS Blood Donor Center is used locally.  Destination Better Health Offers Programs at FairviewThe program is designed to raise awareness through education and exposure to topics of interest to the community. The schedule includes morning, midday and afternoon programming and all events are free of charge. MCLA to Host Virtual Information Session for Graduate ProgramsProspective students can meet with faculty and staff to learn about graduate education in MCLA's unique and innovative programs designed to support the rising workforce needs in the Berkshires and beyond. Fairview Lab Draw Station Moves to New LocationThe relocation to the former medical records space puts the PSC closer to the main entrance of the hospital, making it more convenient for the over 16,000 patients who use it each year. BMC North Street Driveway Closing as Part of Construction ProjectThis closure is the result of the ongoing DOT traffic circle project near the Medical Center. BHS Provider Clinics Win MHQP Patient Experience AwardsThree BHS practices locations recognized among the top adult primary care practices in the state recognized for best-in-class patient experience, based on results of annual statewide survey conducted by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP)  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 |
