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October 27, 2016 Volume 38 Issue 20
The North Adams Campus of Berkshire Medical Center will soon be home to a convenient, single site for multiple
physician specialties and associated programs, providing North Berkshire and Southern Vermont patients with greater access to care. Northern Berkshire Specialty Practices of BMC will open on October 31st on the first floor of the North Adams Campus, with access through the main lobby at 71 Hospital Avenue.
Northern Berkshire Specialty Practices of BMC will consolidate in one location the offices of several BMC physician practices, including: Cardiology Professional Services of BMC; Endocrinology & Metabolism of BMC; Hematology Oncology Services of BMC; the Pain Diagnosis & Treatment Center of BMC; and Urology Professional Services of BMC. The site will also provide for a further expansion of services to Northern Berkshire, with the addition of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services of BMC, which will provide Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy care, and BHS Diabetes Education.
“Berkshire Health Systems continues to expand access to essential programs and services in North Berkshire, and this new specialty center, combining many disciplines in one centralized location, will benefit our patients in the North Berkshire and Southern Vermont community,” said David Phelps, President & CEO of Berkshire Health Systems. “Patients often have a variety of health issues that require care by multiple specialty physicians and providers, and the Northern Berkshire Specialty Practices of BMC will provide a convenient space to better coordinate this range of care.”
The Northern Berkshire Specialty Practices of BMC open on October 31st on the first floor of the North Adams Campus of BMC. The patient reception area is shown here.
• Cardiology – Drs. Henry Lyle, Kristen Currie and Teresa Menendez and Physician Assistant Brandon Gilvey
• Endocrinology & Metabolism – Nurse Practitioner Roberta Mansen
• Hematology Oncology – Drs. Paul Rosenthal and Trevor Bayliss
• Pain Diagnosis & Treatment Center – Dr. Robin Burns Lambert
• Physical & Rehabilitation, including Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy – Dr. Adrienne McCallister
• Urology – Drs. Stephen St. Clair and Kevin Killeen
The North Adams Campus of Berkshire Medical Center provides an extensive array of healthcare services to the Northern Berkshire community, including 24-hour emergency care, home care and hospice, outpatient imaging and mammography, endoscopy, outpatient urologic and gynecologic surgeries, laboratory services, renal dialysis, the Neighborhood for Health and more.
Many of the BMC practices that are part of the center currently have separate offices on different floors in the Ambulatory Care Center adjacent to the North Adams Campus of BMC. They will all be relocating to the Northern Berkshire Specialty Practices of BMC and sharing the single location. The practitioners who will be providing care at the Northern Berkshire Specialty Practices of BMC are:
BHS Plans Large Specialty Practices Center at
North Adams Campus of BMCSingle Site to Provide Better Convenience for Patients in
North Berkshire and Southern Vermont
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Fairview Hospital’s 2016 Gala, held on September 24th at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, raised over $150,000 for the
hospital’s Radiology Department. The proceeds will help Fairview to upgrade its Digital Radiography Unit and portable X-ray machine for the Emergency Department.
The event began with an elegant Italian-themed dinner reception. Following dinner, guests proceeded to the Mahaiwe, where a video reflecting the night’s “You Gotta Have Heart” theme told the story of Fairview’s Cardiac Services through vignettes of two patients.
Nationally renowned comedian Paul Reiser, the star of the event, did not disappoint. The widely acclaimed actor and author, who has returned to his stand-up comedy roots with humor, perspective and stories about marriage, children and simple everyday experiences, had the audience laughing and nudging each other at the hilarity of daily life for over an hour.
Highlighting the event was the surprise appearance of Vicki Kennedy, the wife of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, Congressman Joseph Kennedy III, and Congressman Richard Neal, who came to honor the Gala’s honorary chair and Fairview’s president, Eugene Dellea. Arranged by State Representative William “Smitty” Pignatelli, the special guests arrived to share the close relationship Dellea has had with the Kennedy family for over 50 years and the important role he and Senator Kennedy played in helping Fairview gain Critical Access Hospital status for Fairview Hospital in 2003.
“This was a wonderful event that is important for Fairview Hospital. The 25-member Gala Committee outdid themselves in every way this year and these efforts will have a direct impact on the quality of care we offer at our community hospital,” said Dellea, the event’s Honorary Chair.
Echoing the high regard shared by all for the evening’s honoree, David Phelps, President and CEO of Berkshire Health Systems, said, “For decades, Gene has been an important part of our community and has made exceptional contributions that warrant praise and recognition. He has been a tremendous partner in our work to ensure the residents of Berkshire County have access to high quality healthcare. He has been tireless in his advocacy for Berkshire County and the many organizations that are the fabric of our county. Above all, he is a cherished friend and colleague.”
Phelps continued, “On behalf of all at Berkshire Health Systems, I extend heartfelt appreciation to Gene Dellea for contributions that continue to benefit our community.”
Fairview President Eugene Dellea (far right) was given a surprise tribute at the 2016 Gala, as he was praised by some high profile guests, from right to left: Vicki Kennedy, the wife of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III, Congressman Richard Neal and State Representative William “Smitty” Pignatelli.
Hundreds of people from throughout the Berkshire community and from within Berkshire Health Systems helped Fairview to celebrate its annual Gala. From left to right: Suzanne Arre, Fairview Admitting; Diane Kelly, RN, BMC Chief Operating Officer; and Bertha Holcomb.
The Fairview Gala drew hundreds of community residents, including from left: Scott Smith, Jed and Alicia Fink, Rich and Carrie Herrington, and Bruce and Sandy Kafenbaum.
Fairview’s 2016 Gala An Evening of Celebration,
Surprise and Laughter
Berkshire Health Systems has announced the appointment of Robert Lincer, MD, FACS, as the new Chair of the Department of Surgery at
Berkshire Medical Center. Dr. Lincer has also joined the physician staff of Berkshire Surgical Services of BMC and will be providing minimally invasive and general outpatient surgery at the North Adams Campus of BMC. Later this year, Berkshire Surgical Services of BMC will open a location at the Northern Berkshire Specialty Practices of BMC, on the first floor of the North Adams Campus.
Dr. Lincer joined the BMC medical staff earlier this year, succeeding Parvis Sadighi, MD, as Chair of Surgery, and Marcella Bradway, MD, who served as Interim Chair.
“We are pleased to welcome a surgeon with a proven history of leadership as our Chairman of Surgery,” said Diane Kelly, RN, BMC Chief Operating Officer. “Since joining our staff, Dr. Lincer has been working to continue the expansion of surgical services across the Berkshires, and is bringing outpatient general surgery to Northern Berkshire with the opening of a Berkshire Surgical Services of BMC practice at the North Adams Campus of BMC.”
Dr. Lincer came to the Berkshire after serving as the Chairman of Surgery at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London, CT. Dr. Lincer was a member of the Connecticut Surgical Quality Collaborative, and was Chair of the Statewide Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Committee in Connecticut. He is board certified in General Surgery and fellowship trained in Surgical Oncology from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY.
Dr. Lincer served as Chairman of Surgery at Lawrence and Memorial since 2013, and he had served with Norwalk Hospital for nearly ten years, and previously worked with Stamford Hospital, in Stamford, CT. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency in General Surgery at New York University-Bellevue Medical Center, New York, NY.
In addition to Dr. Lincer beginning practice in North Berkshire later this year, he will be joined by a new general surgeon in early 2017 as the practice expands further. For an appointment with Dr. Lincer, call the Northern Berkshire Specialty Practices of BMC at 413-664-5411 or Berkshire Surgical Services of BMC at 413-445-6420.
Robert Lincer, MD, FACS
Dr. Robert Lincer Appointed Chairman of Surgery at BMC
Will Expland General Surgery to North Berkshire
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Fall Employee Forums ScheduledThe Fall Employee Open Forums will be held in late October and early November at Berkshire Medical Center. All BMC and BHS employees are invited to attend one of the forums.
The forums will be held at the main BMC campus from October 31st through November 5th in the BMC Auditorium, and at the North Adams Campus of BMC on November 10th and 11th.
For times, visit the BHS Employee Web Portal.
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The fall season in the beautiful Berkshires offers incredible scenery, pumpkins, apple picking, warm cider, Halloween, changing weather and of course, BHS Annual Benefits Open Enrollment.
By this time you should have received a letter that was sent to you at your work department from Arthur Milano, Vice President of Human Resources, regarding Open Enrollment, along with a summary of your current benefit elections. In order to ensure that your benefits are in place for January 1, this year Open Enrollment will open on Friday, October 28th, and close on November 18, so please plan accordingly. You can review the 2017 rates for medical, dental, and eyewear reimbursement plans as well
as other benefit information in the Benefits Document Library on the Benefits page of the Employee portal.
As always, we encourage employees to complete an active enrollment, however if you are NOT planning to make any changes, your benefits will roll over to January 2017 and will remain in effect until December 31, 2017. Please note that if you are electing either a Healthcare of Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account you must enroll and submit your new annual amount.
We are introducing a new high deductible HMO health plan, Access Blue Saver. This plan provides excellent medical coverage with lower premium costs than some of our existing plans. The new plan will be paired with a health savings account (HSA) that provides tax favored treatment for the payment of medical expenses and will be attractive to some employees.
If you elect to cash in Earned Time in 2017, an opportunity to make that election will be sent in an email to you within the next few weeks.
Please check your BHS email throughout Open Enrollment for any additional information and updates.
Feel free to contact the Benefits Department at 447-2765, if you have any questions regarding your Benefit enrollment.
Reminder: Open Enrollment runs from Friday, October 28th to Friday, November 18th.
BHS Launches Open Enrollment for 2017 Benefit Coverage
THANKS FOR GIVINGAnyone donating blood from
October 17 to November 22 will be entered in a weekly raffle to win a Thanksgiving turkey!
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Fall is here, which means the Berkshire United Way’s campaign season is in full swing. Our team is hard at work advocating for our efforts to build our community, and raise the money
we need to make sure that our work touches as many Berkshire County lives as possible.
Berkshire Health Systems and Berkshire Medical Center employees are critical to the success of the Berkshire United Way. As the area’s largest employer, your support, no matter how small or large, contributes greatly to our community, and helps to provide programs that are essential to people in need across the county.
Last year, one measure of our impact was 23,651 people touched by one of our funded programs, coalitions, or services. Our goal in the coming year is to invest in strategies that will increase those numbers by inspiring new donors to give and current donors to consider giving more.
Why should you give? One of our newer donors, Becky Ringer, recently shared the following story about how giving to Berkshire United Way changed her life:
Becky was 29 with two kids, a husband, and a full time job. She was about to graduate from Berkshire Community College when her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Becky tried her best to support her mom during this difficult time, but she wasn’t quite sure what to do. One thing she did know was that her mom had always wished that one of her daughters would go to Smith College. Becky applied and she was accepted.
At the time, Becky was driving a 13-year old car that she and her mom knew wouldn’t survive the commute from Pittsfield to Northampton. So they set out on a search for a new car, together. The search proved fruitless, they just couldn’t find a car that Becky could afford. The last day of their search, just before school started, they drove by a sign, “You can win this car!” Becky’s mom looked at her and said, “I am going to win that car and I am going to give it to you!” They laughed and Becky began her first semester at Smith driving over route 9 every day in her old, rusty, rattling car.
One semester and three major car repairs later Becky was ready to throw in the towel. As she told her husband that she was going to quit, the phone rang. It was her mother, who said, “I won the car!” Becky knew at that moment everything was going to be alright.
Becky’s mom gave her the car and Becky completed her degree at Smith. She is now paying it forward as the education and training manager for Pittsfield Community Connection, a local program providing mentoring services for youth. Becky understands first-hand how Berkshire United Way is building our community and has vowed, “I will always be a donor.”
Doug McNally, retired principal of Taconic High School shares Becky’s passion for supporting Berkshire United Way. “As a long time educator, I have personally seen the impact of the work that Berkshire United Way has been doing over the years,” he said. “Our high schools have seen a significant reduction in drug and alcohol abuse by students and the teen birth rate has been cut in half. Support for quality early education has led to many more children prepared to enter kindergarten ready to succeed, and stronger, stable families provide the support children need to prosper in school and life. For these reasons I have always been a strong supporter of Berkshire United Way.”
Together, we can make a difference, so please consider joining our family of donors. BHS/BMC has set up an easy payroll deduction as part of their annual campaign. Please help us to help our community.
The United Way Greatly Benefits Our Community How You Can Help
By Jonah Sykes, Development Manager, Berkshire United Way
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For more information and to sign up for these classes, log on to the Wellness website:
https://www.bhswellnessworks.org
Wellness at Work now has a Facebook page! Like Us and check out our page for upcoming events!
The Power of Habit
Creditability Build a Strong Credit History
This class covers the “Why” and “How” of establishing, maintaining, or repairing your own credit history.
You will learn how to start if you have no credit right now, what factors increase or decrease a score, how your credit score affects your monthly budget, and how to dispute or correct credit problems.
Join Maureen Finn, Greylock Federal Credit Union Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor
Tuesday, November 1st Bishop Clapp Classroom 1
5PM - 6:30PM
or
Wednesday, December 14th Bishop Clapp Classroom 1
8AM - 9:30AM
413•447•3100 [email protected]
https://www.bhswellnessworks.org
You will learn how to start if you have no credit right now, what factors increase or decrease a score, how your credit score affects your monthly budget, and how to dispute or correct credit problems.
This class covers the “Whys” and “Hows” of establishing, maintaining, or repairing your own credit history.
Creditability Join Maureen Finn, Greylock Federal Credit Union Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor
Tuesday, November 1st Bishop Clapp Classroom 1
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
OR
Wednesday, December 14th
Bishop Clapp Classroom 1 8:00 am - 9:30 am
The Power of Habit
Discover how to achieve success by focusing on the patterns that shape every aspect of your life.
Date Time Location
Join Jennifer Ward, RD, LDN, CPT Wellness Registered Dietitian
Tuesday November 1st
12-Noon & 1PM
Clocktower 5th Floor Large Conference Room
Wednesday November 2nd 12-Noon Central Block
Large Conference Room
Tuesday November 8th 12-Noon Hillcrest
Library
Tuesday November 22nd
11:30AM & 12:15PM
BMC PDR-C
Monday November 28th 12-Noon Fairview
4th Floor Conference Room
Wednesday November 30th 12-Noon North Adams Campus
Café Conference Room
To accommodate hourly staff, please bring you lunch to this workshop
Qualifies as a Wellness Activity for 2018 Wellness Insurance Premium Discount
Receive a $3 café ticket and 10 Wellness Points
Pre-Registration Required: logon to the Wellness at Work website or call ext. 3100 for more information
Discover how to achieve success by focusing on the patterns that shape every aspect of your life. Join Jennifer Ward, RD, LDN, CPT, Wellness Registered Dietitian.
Tuesday, November 1 Noon & 1 pm Clocktower, 5th floor large conference room
Wednesday, November 2 Noon Central Block, large conference room
Tuesday, November 8 Noon Hillcrest Campus of BMC, library
Tuesday, November 22 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
BMC, PDR “C”
Monday, November 28 Noon Fairview, 4th floor conference room
Wednesday, November 30 NoonNorth Adams Campus of BMC, café conference room
To accommodate hourly staff, please bring you lunch to this workshop. • Receive a $3 café ticket and 10 Wellness Points. • Pre-Registration Required: log on to the Wellness at Work website or call ext. 3100 for more information. Registration link: https://www.bhswellnessworks.org/dt/v2/bhsindex.asp?TO=Y
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To view job descriptions and/or apply for a position at Berkshire Medical Center,
Fairview Hospital or BVNA, please visit our website at:
www.berkshirehealthsystems.org and click on Employment.
BHS Job Opportunities
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Job OpportunitiesBMC Postings 03/09/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr E/N5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/EStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 12 Hr/ESafety & Security, Lead Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/DSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/ESafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 24 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 32 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NHillcrest Health, Charge Entry, 40 Hr/DSmoking Cessation, Tobacco Treatment Counselor, 32 Hr D/EAnesthesia, Anesthesia Technician, 40 Hr/EWomen’s Imaging, Diagnostic Technologist, 32 Hr/DWomen’s Imaging, Mammography Tech., Non-ScheduledRadiology, Radiology Aide, 25 Hr/ENutrition, Dietitian, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NCase Management, Secretary, 8 Hr/D
BHS Posting 03/09/07Patient Accounting, Biller/Collector, 40 Hr
BMC Postings 03/16/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/ECritical Care, RN, 32 Hr D/ECritical Care, RN, 36 Hr D/E2 East Rehab, RN, 24 Hr D/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia, RN, 24 Hr/D Temp.Ambulatory Surgery, RN, 40 Hr/D3 East Blue, Clinical Team Leader, 40 Hr/EExpress Care, Physician Assistant, 40 Hr/RotatingRadiology, Ultrasound Technologist, 32 Hr D/ERespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/NRespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/N
BMC Postings 03/16/07 (continued)Access Services, Access Reception Specialist, 40 Hr/DPatient Relations, Patient Services Coordinator, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr E/NEnvironmental Services, Project Worker, 40 Hr/NTransport, Transport Aide, 24 Hr/EFood Services, Dietary Aide, Non-ScheduledStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 16 Hr/D
BVNA Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Health SystemsLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/DLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/D
BHS Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Visiting Nurse AssociationHome Health Aide, Non-Scheduled
For Fairview Hospital positions, contact Bertha Holcomb at(413) 528-0790. For all other positions, please call theBerkshire Health Systems Employment Office at 447-2784.
ScopePlease direct any comments, questions or suggestions for Scopeto Development and Community Relations at 447-2060.
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4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 32 Hr/E2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Rehab, RN, 32 Hr/E3 East Blue, RN, 16 Hr/EMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 24 Hr D/NMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialMaternal Child Health/Pediatrics, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.Renal, RN, 36 Hr D/EWomen’s Health/Men’s Health Care Coordination, RN, 30 Hr/DEndoscopy, LPN or Certified Surgical Technician, 40 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NOR, Perioperative Aide, 40 Hr/D Temp.Renal, Hemodialysis Technician, 30 Hr/DRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledBFS Neurology, Medical Assistant II, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NMain OR, Preference Card Coordinator, 40 Hr/D BHS Postings 08/22/08Information Systems, Clinical Analyst – Pharmacy, 40 Hr/DInformation Systems, BFS Applications Specialist, 40 Hr/D Temp. BMC Postings 08/29/083 East Surgical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South, Clinical Leader, 40 Hr/EBehavioral Sciences/McGee Unit, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialNOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special3 East Surgical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/N4 West Telemetry, Unit Secretary, 24 Hr/NBehavioral Sciences, Psych Aide, Non-ScheduledBehavioral Sciences, Clinical Therapist, Non-Scheduled D/E/NBehavioral Sciences/Partial Hospitalization, Social Worker III, 8 Hr/DPharmacy, Pharmacy Tech I, 40 Hr/D BHS Posting 08/29/08BHS/BFS Billing, Patient Accounting Supervisor, 40 Hr/D Fairview Postings 09/03/08Med/Surg, Director of 2MS, CCU, SDC, 40 Hr/DRehabilitation, Occupational Therapist, Per DiemPharmacy, Pharmacist, 8 Hr/D-WeekendAdmitting, Admitting Officer, 34 Hr D/EMed/Surg, Nursing Assistant, 24Hr D/E/N
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BMC Postings 08/22/08
American Heart Association Annual Heart Walk Sunday, September 28 at Wahconah Park. 9 a.m.– registration, 10 a.m.– walk. Anyone interested in par-ticipating, call Carol Nixon, ext. 9350. All walkers Earn 10 Wellness points.
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Job OpportunitiesBMC Postings 03/09/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr E/N5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/EStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 12 Hr/ESafety & Security, Lead Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/DSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/ESafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 24 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 32 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NHillcrest Health, Charge Entry, 40 Hr/DSmoking Cessation, Tobacco Treatment Counselor, 32 Hr D/EAnesthesia, Anesthesia Technician, 40 Hr/EWomen’s Imaging, Diagnostic Technologist, 32 Hr/DWomen’s Imaging, Mammography Tech., Non-ScheduledRadiology, Radiology Aide, 25 Hr/ENutrition, Dietitian, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NCase Management, Secretary, 8 Hr/D
BHS Posting 03/09/07Patient Accounting, Biller/Collector, 40 Hr
BMC Postings 03/16/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/ECritical Care, RN, 32 Hr D/ECritical Care, RN, 36 Hr D/E2 East Rehab, RN, 24 Hr D/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia, RN, 24 Hr/D Temp.Ambulatory Surgery, RN, 40 Hr/D3 East Blue, Clinical Team Leader, 40 Hr/EExpress Care, Physician Assistant, 40 Hr/RotatingRadiology, Ultrasound Technologist, 32 Hr D/ERespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/NRespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/N
BMC Postings 03/16/07 (continued)Access Services, Access Reception Specialist, 40 Hr/DPatient Relations, Patient Services Coordinator, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr E/NEnvironmental Services, Project Worker, 40 Hr/NTransport, Transport Aide, 24 Hr/EFood Services, Dietary Aide, Non-ScheduledStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 16 Hr/D
BVNA Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Health SystemsLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/DLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/D
BHS Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Visiting Nurse AssociationHome Health Aide, Non-Scheduled
For Fairview Hospital positions, contact Bertha Holcomb at(413) 528-0790. For all other positions, please call theBerkshire Health Systems Employment Office at 447-2784.
ScopePlease direct any comments, questions or suggestions for Scopeto Development and Community Relations at 447-2060.
Editor: Ruth BlodgettWriters: Mike Leary, Elzbieta “Ala”TrzepaczLayout and Printing: Deirdre McKenna, Materials Management
Are you ready for Spring?
Let Berkshire Federal Credit Union help you with the financing!
* New Driveway * Replacement Siding and/or Windows * Remodeling of the Kitchen or Bath
*Rates subject to change. 80% LTV. Max. loan amt. $150,000. No pre-payment penalty. Property insurance required. No appraisal fees. $175 recording fee. MA residents only.
700 North Street, Pittsfield, MA (413) 447-7772
Rates Starting at
7.75%*APRfor 10 years
ENTER TO WIN A $150 GIFT CARD
Please direct any comments, questions or suggestions for Scope to Development and Community Relations at 447-2060.
Editor: Ruth BlodgettWriters: Mike Leary, Lauren SmithLayout and Printing: Deirdre McKenna, Materials Management
C o m e G r o w W i t h U s !
Home Equity Loans
APR
Go green and create a
year-round retreat at home.
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4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 32 Hr/E2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Rehab, RN, 32 Hr/E3 East Blue, RN, 16 Hr/EMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 24 Hr D/NMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialMaternal Child Health/Pediatrics, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.Renal, RN, 36 Hr D/EWomen’s Health/Men’s Health Care Coordination, RN, 30 Hr/DEndoscopy, LPN or Certified Surgical Technician, 40 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NOR, Perioperative Aide, 40 Hr/D Temp.Renal, Hemodialysis Technician, 30 Hr/DRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledBFS Neurology, Medical Assistant II, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NMain OR, Preference Card Coordinator, 40 Hr/D BHS Postings 08/22/08Information Systems, Clinical Analyst – Pharmacy, 40 Hr/DInformation Systems, BFS Applications Specialist, 40 Hr/D Temp. BMC Postings 08/29/083 East Surgical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South, Clinical Leader, 40 Hr/EBehavioral Sciences/McGee Unit, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialNOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special3 East Surgical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/N4 West Telemetry, Unit Secretary, 24 Hr/NBehavioral Sciences, Psych Aide, Non-ScheduledBehavioral Sciences, Clinical Therapist, Non-Scheduled D/E/NBehavioral Sciences/Partial Hospitalization, Social Worker III, 8 Hr/DPharmacy, Pharmacy Tech I, 40 Hr/D BHS Posting 08/29/08BHS/BFS Billing, Patient Accounting Supervisor, 40 Hr/D Fairview Postings 09/03/08Med/Surg, Director of 2MS, CCU, SDC, 40 Hr/DRehabilitation, Occupational Therapist, Per DiemPharmacy, Pharmacist, 8 Hr/D-WeekendAdmitting, Admitting Officer, 34 Hr D/EMed/Surg, Nursing Assistant, 24Hr D/E/N
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BMC Postings 08/22/08
American Heart Association Annual Heart Walk Sunday, September 28 at Wahconah Park. 9 a.m.– registration, 10 a.m.– walk. Anyone interested in par-ticipating, call Carol Nixon, ext. 9350. All walkers Earn 10 Wellness points.
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Cranwell Spa Days For BHS employees & spouses*
Tuesday, November 15th
Wednesday, December 14th
Thursday, January 12th
Wednesday, February 15th
The Spa at Cranwell is offering
BHS Employees and their spouses a
special day to use their beautiful facilities.
The Spa features a 60 foot indoor pool,
a complete fitness center, saunas, steam
rooms and therapeutic whirlpool baths.
Spa hours: 6:30AM - 9PM
20% discount off all spa services**
Pre-register by logging in to the Wellness website or call ext. 3100
For information on services and class schedule visit www.cranwell.com
Fitness Classes are available - free of charge Register at the desk when you arrive (with your BHS badge), as space may be limited.
* BHS employee must be present with spouse ** Discount does not include retail purchases
https://www.bhswellnessworks.org 413-447-3100
Cranwell Spa Days For BHS employees & spouses*
Tuesday, November 15th
Wednesday, December 14th
Thursday, January 12th
Wednesday, February 15th
The Spa at Cranwell is offering
BHS Employees and their spouses a
special day to use their beautiful facilities.
The Spa features a 60 foot indoor pool,
a complete fitness center, saunas, steam
rooms and therapeutic whirlpool baths.
Spa hours: 6:30AM - 9PM
20% discount off all spa services**
Pre-register by logging in to the Wellness website or call ext. 3100
For information on services and class schedule visit www.cranwell.com
Fitness Classes are available - free of charge Register at the desk when you arrive (with your BHS badge), as space may be limited.
* BHS employee must be present with spouse ** Discount does not include retail purchases
https://www.bhswellnessworks.org 413-447-3100
Pre-register by logging in to the Wellness website or call ext. 3100.
For information on services and class schedule, visit
www.cranwell.com
Fitness Classes are available free of charge.
Register at the desk when you arrive (with your BHS badge), as space may be
limited. *BHS employees must be
present with spouse **Discount does not include
retail purchases
Cranwell Spa Days
Diabetes AwarenessWednesday, November 2nd
Crowne Plaza, Pittsfield, 2-6 pm
Stop by any time between 2 and 6 pm
Sponsored by Berkshire Health Systems and The Berkshire Eagle
FREE Health Expo!Berkshire Health Systems
REGISTRATION is preferred.Call (413) 447-2060 or register online: www. berkshirehealthsystems.org
Thanks and Recognition
S c o p e8
In Memoriam• Deanna M. Faustini, a Registered Nurse at the former North Adams Regional Hospital, now the North Adams Campus of BMC, died on October 2nd at the age of 57.
• John N. Decker, who worked at the former Hillcrest Hospital, now the Hillcrest Campus of BMC, died on October 6th at the age of 83.
• Louis A. Chojnowski, a substance abuse counselor at the McGee Unit of the former Hillcrest Hospital, died on October 11th at the age of 67.
• William F. McMahon, a cook at the former Hillcrest Hospital, now the Hillcrest Campus of BMC, died on October 12th at the age of 61.
The staff of Berkshire Health Systems offers its deepest condolences to their friends and family.
“Physician, nurses and staff in general were competent, had excellent bedside manners, didn't seemed rushed; in short, seemed to be there just for me, even though they were fully scheduled. This was great team work.” – Comment from a North Adams Campus of BMC patient
“The food and service was comparable to a quality restaurant.” – Comment from a BMC Surgical Services patient
“From the time I arrived at reception, my husband and I were extremely impressed with each and every person we had contact with.” – Comment from a North Adams Campus of BMC patient
“I am particularly pleased with the introduction of the Cardiac Rehab Maintenance Program. Thank you.” – Comment from a Fairview Hospital patient
“My mammogram techs are always super people. I've gone to the Women’s Imaging Center for a few years now, so I've had a number of techs and they were so great. My last tech was respectful, friendly, explained everything and was patient and kind. She was flawless in her job. It was a genuine display of a person who really cared about her patients, so yes, I would recommend Women's Imaging Center. All five-stars in all categories. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to compliment your staff.” – Comment from a BMC Women’s Imaging Center patient
“You have one of the best hospitals and medical staff. I was fortunate enough to be admitted to while on vacation several hours from home.” – Comment from a BMC Surgical Services patient
“The female resident in charge of my care was very intelligent, very attentive, explained everything thoroughly and responded every time a new complication arose and the nurses needed an assessment. She is a wonderful doctor.” – Comment from a BMC Telemetry Unit patient
“The nurses great and my doctor was fine. The North Adams facility operated like a well-oiled machine.” – Comment from a North Adams Campus of BMC patient
“I thought I would have to wait a long time, but was very surprised at how fast I was in and out. And everyone was very pleasant and smiling.” – Comment from a BMC Outpatient Imaging & Testing Center patient
“(My relative) just spent 2 ½ days at Fairview diagnosed with Anaplasma. Dr. Christopher Clark and the whole staff were just very professional and caring.” – Comment from the relative of a Fairview Hospital patient
“Falling and breaking my hip while on vacation I did worry about where and who would be caring for me. Berkshire Medical Center put my mind to rest real fast. I cannot say anything bad about BMC.” - Comment from a BMC Orthopedic Unit patient
“I cannot say enough about the quality of care and the friendliness of all of the nursing staff at the Crane Center. They are tops.” – Comment from a Crane Center for Ambulatory Surgery patient
