Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association Earns Patient Satisfaction Award

The 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 Entrance

Flaggers will be onsite for both days to manage traffic while the work takes place.

BHS Announces Medical Arts Complex Construction

This 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 Care

Berkshire 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.

BHS Sets Community Meeting on North Adams Regional Hospital Reopening

This project is part of BHS's strategic plan to expand access to care and advance health and wellness for all across the region.

BMC Named a 2023 Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Knee Replacement

This five-star rating reflects Berkshire Medical Center's dedication to delivering better-than-expected outcomes for patients undergoing outpatient knee replacement and distinguishes Berkshire Medical Center as one of the nation's leading hospitals for outpatient knee replacement.

Pittsfield Kiwanis Gifts Newborn Safety Kits to BMC's Birth Center

These kits include outlet covers, a rubber duck that ensure that bath water is at the right temperature, and pamphlets with tips for new mothers after being discharged from the hospital.

Fairview Honored Nationally

This distinction places Fairview Hospital among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading marketplace that connects people with the right doctor and hospital.

PCTV: Healthy Eating Matters

Healthy Eating Matters harnesses the services of Berkshire Health System's Operation Better Start, a pediatric and family nutrition program, with Berkshire North WIC, and Pittsfield Community Television to meet the needs of mothers and infants.

Provider Profile – Suzanne Childs, BHS Occupational Therapist

Across the country, there are nearly 135,000 Occupational Therapists, and Suzanne Childs, who provides this specialized care at the Center for Rehabilitation at BMC, says OT goes beyond helping someone regain their functions for work.

BHS Relaxing COVID-19 Infection Control Guideline

BHS is relaxing many of its COVID-19 infection control guidelines effective Thursday, May 11, 2023.

BHS Celebrates All Healthcare Providers on National Doctors' Day

National Doctors' Day, which is Thursday, March 30th, honors providers for their contributions to society and the community.

Community Wellness Program Berkshire 150 Enters Third Year

Berkshire 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 Hold

A 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 Costs

The 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 Services

Dr. 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.

Big Y donates almost $44,000 to Local Breast Cancer Groups

Local donations include the Women's Imaging Center at Berkshire Medical Center.

BCC Now Admitting Students into Respiratory Care Program

Provider Profile: BHS Expands Gastroenterology Care

To 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 Services

Dr. 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 Clinics

Effective 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 Partnership

The 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 Practice

Dr. 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 BMC

Dr. 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 Award

Tessier, 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.