Fairview Family Birthplace Receives PNQIN Clinical Team Award

07:17AM / Friday, June 12, 2026Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Improvement Network (PNQIN) has recognized the Fairview Hospital Family Birthplace with a 2026 PNQIN Clinical Team Award.

The award recognizes a clinical team that has shown outstanding success in implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance perinatal health, with a focus on health equity and underserved or historically marginalized populations and including participation in a PNQIN collaborative.

According to PNQIN, the nominator "submitted compelling materials that demonstrate Fairview's meaningful participation in the PNQIN AIM Perinatal Mental Health Conditions Bundle collaborative and dedication to achieving measurable improvements in screening, early identification, coordinated care, and support for birthing people and their families. In addition, we congratulate Fairview on the impact your efforts have had on patient experience, with many patients reporting that they may not have sought help without the encouragement and guidance provided by your team."

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Victim Identified in Fatal Richmond Crash

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11:23AM / Friday, October 30, 2026

RICHMOND, Mass. — A 25-year-old South County man died Thursday in the fiery crash on Route 41.

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office on Friday reported that the victim was Christopher Lee Kilmer, 25.

The single-vehicle accident took place on Route 41 in Richmond near 2715 State Road. A Hyundai Sonata driven by Kilmer was travelling northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane and off the road; the car was engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.

According to the DA's Office, West Stockbridge Fire and County Ambulance declared Kilmer dead at 9:53 a.m. when the Fire Department "was able to extinguish the fire."

"It was at this time (when the fire was extinguished) that first responders observed a single occupant in the vehicle and made the declaration of death," according to the press release.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken custody of the body.

On Friday morning, several South County fire departments posted tributes on Facebook to Kilmer, who they reported was a member of the West Stockbridge and Alford fire departments.

"Every first responder carries a fear that one day the next emergency call will involve someone they know, a friend, a neighbor, or someone they love. But perhaps the greatest fear of all is when that call involves one of our own," the post read.