The history of Northern Berkshire Healthcare: NBH was the parent corporation of North Adams Regional Hospital, Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, and REACH for Community Health. Northern Berkshire Healthcare was the second-largest employer in northern Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with an employee base of approximately 550 employees in four locations.
NARH employed approximately 475 people, making it the largest employer in the City of North Adams. The health system contributes many millions of dollars to the local economy every year.
NARH employed approximately 475 people, making it the largest employer in the City of North Adams. The health system contributes many millions of dollars to the local economy every year.
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NBH was founded in 1984 as Northern Berkshire Health Systems (NBHS), although some of the members of today's healthcare family existed for many years before (NARH since 1885; the Visiting Nurse Association since 1911). NBHS was created to address the growing need for integration among healthcare providers.
Northern Berkshire Healthcare (NBH) was the primary healthcare provider for North Berkshire County in Massachusetts. With award-winning programs, an exceptional staff of highly skilled physicians, nurses and caregivers, top-notch facilities and technology and a strong commitment to the community, NBH delivered a full continuum of high-quality, compassionate health care.
The North Adams Regional Hospital was owned by Northern Berkshire Healthcare prior to 2014. North Adams Regional Hospital is a full-service community hospital in North Adams, Massachusetts, in the heart of the Berkshire Hills. For over a century, North Adams Regional Hospital has provided the Northern Berkshire community with the finest health care available.
REACH was dedicated to improving the health of residents of Northern Berkshire County, located in the northwestern corner of Massachusetts. REACH accomplishes this through an array of initiatives in disease prevention, health education, health promotion activities and various health screenings. Through active collaboration both with the broader community and within Northern Berkshire Healthcare, REACH moves the community toward a greater awareness of health and toward achieving a healthier community in which to live.
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Terry Spaeth
Nov 25, 2021
