Former Dempsey Pediatrics Joins Berkshire Health Systems Umbrella

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced that the former Dempsey Pediatrics provider practice has joined BHS, furthering the legacy of care provided by Dr. Brian Dempsey and his team and providing continued access to important pediatric services for thousands of children and families.

Effective April 2, 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. He has been serving with MACONY Pediatrics in recent months and is moving to Berkshire Health Pediatrics. Gicewicz received his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. He will remain at the practice during the transition period.

“We are pleased to continue the dedicated care services that Dempsey Pediatrics has provided for decades through Berkshire Health Pediatrics,” said Dr. James Lederer, chief medical officer and chief quality officer for BHS. “The landscape for primary care and pediatrics has changed dramatically over the last decade, making it increasingly harder for offices to continue as standalone practices. By joining with Berkshire Health Systems, Dempsey Pediatrics can continue to care for the region’s children and families and can expand the practice to meet their needs now and well into the future.”

Darlene Rodowicz, BHS president and CEO, added that “BHS is very pleased to welcome the Dempsey Pediatrics team to our provider practice organization. The service and support that thousands of families have come to expect from Dempsey Pediatrics will continue through the team at Berkshire Health Pediatrics.”

The office remains at 758 East St. in Pittsfield and will have expanded hours, open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After-hours access will be provided through an on-call provider. Berkshire Health Pediatrics will also use the Berkshire Patient Portal, ensuring secure, accurate, and integrated patient information with other BHS services, giving providers a comprehensive view of each patient’s care.

Added care options will include in-office vaccination for patients over age 18, community health workers helping connect patients and families to community partners and resources to support overall well-being, and direct access to the expansive BHS network of clinical services.

Berkshire Health Pediatrics can be reached at the same phone number that was used by Dempsey Pediatrics: (413) 448-8212.