Donald C. McGraw Foundation makes $1 million leadership gift to Fairview Hospital

From Berkshire Health Systems:

Great Barrington — On Monday, November 3, Elizabeth (Buzz) and Robert L. W. “Robin” McGraw presented Fairview Hospital with a $1 million leadership donation from the Donald C. McGraw Foundation Inc. in support of a campus revitalization plan that includes construction of a new 44,000-square-foot outpatient building adjacent to the current hospital.

This extraordinary gift continues the decades-long tradition of generosity and partnership with the Donald C. McGraw Foundation in support of Fairview Hospital.

“Berkshire Health Systems and Fairview Hospital are deeply grateful to Robin and Buzz and the Donald C. McGraw Foundation for their extraordinary leadership gift to support this vital capital investment towards our beloved critical access hospital,” said Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz.

Philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations is essential to realizing the Fairview campus revitalization plan. As a major donor to Fairview Hospital for over 20 years and a member of the BHS Development Committee, McGraw is playing a pivotal role in leading the fundraising effort for this project.

“Robin’s leadership as both a donor and volunteer illustrate the power of community members having a voice and a stake in shaping the future of their community hospital,” said Tony Scibelli, BHS vice president and chief operating officer of Fairview Hospital. “I am honored to work alongside Robin on this transformative project and to celebrate the Donald C. McGraw Foundation’s enduring commitment to ensuring exceptional healthcare closer to home.”

A federally designated Critical Access Hospital, Fairview Hospital serves as a pillar of care and connection for the Southern Berkshire region, and modernizing the campus has been a long-term priority. Earlier this year, the BHS Board of Trustees approved plans for the outpatient building designed with flexible clinical spaces that reflect today’s standards of care and anticipate the needs of future patients.

The new facility will include expanded surgical and imaging suites, a state-of-the-art MRI, and a larger, modern emergency department. The building is slated for completion by the end of 2028. Once open, the hospital’s existing medical/surgical inpatient unit will be renovated into private, updated patient rooms. These enhancements will expand capacity for advanced treatment and technology, ensuring that Fairview Hospital continues to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community it serves.