B e r k s h i r e H e a l t h S y s t e m s E m p l o y e e N e w s l e t t e r

ScopeJuly 28, 2016

Volume 38 Issue 14

BMC Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $100,000 for Addiction Services

more photos, page 2

The 2016 BMC Golf Tournament was held on

July 20th and the 172 golfers raised nearly $100,000 for the medical center’s addiction treatment services. In all, $99,765 was raised by the tournament to benefit BMC’s new Clinical Stabilization Services Unit and other programs that help to care for those facing opioid and other addictions.

The tournament was held at the Country Club of Pittsfield under flawless skies, with morning and afternoon rounds, and was generously underwritten by TD Bank, which has supported the tournament for many years.

First place gross score of 58 was achieved by the team of Matt Scarafoni, David Bond, Robin McGraw and Brian Tremblay. First place net score of 52 went to David Rosenthal, Tom Mooney, Martha Sauer and Sandra Banks.

Other high place finishers were as follows:Second place net: Rob Proskin, Dan Proskin, Rick LaFleche, Alan Strassler. Third place net: Jeff Hassett, Nelson Orsini, Dan Matrigali, Don Lovato. Fourth place net: Aaron Hepfer, James Driscoll, Jason Hayes, Jerry Hudak. Fifth place net: William Dougherty, Shaun Wheatley, Jack Henault, Julie Wheatley.

On a bright, sunny July 20th, 172 golfers participated in the 2016 BMC Golf Tournament, and raised nearly $100,000 in support of BMC’s addiction treatment services.

Closest to pin winners included: 4th hole, Joe LaRoche; 9th hole, Richard Drennan; 13th hole, Dr. Ronald Hayden; 17th hole, Tom Mooney; 8th hole, third shot, Robin McGraw; 14th hole, third shot, Mark MacQuilham; and 16th hole, third shot, Shaun Wheatley.

Winners of the complimentary tournament registration drawing were: Keith Harris, BMC Laboratory Services, and David MacHaffie, Berkshire Community Pharmacy.

Berkshire Medical Center expresses its great appreciation to TD Bank, the underwriter for the tournament, for its support this year and in past years.

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BMC Golf Tournament continued from page 1

Below: BMC Chief Operating Officer Diane Kelly, RN, center, is flanked by Karen Benzie, RN, Vice President of Integrated Care and Home Health and Tom Romeo, a longtime BHS manager who is retiring and has served in many roles, including head of Ambulatory Care, Physician Services, Facilities and more.

Below: Dr. Michael DeLeo, Medical Director Hematology Oncology, with Ruth Blodgett, Vice President of Physician Services.

From left, Joe LaRoche, Director of Facilities Engineering, and Tom Kelly, IT Manager of Telecommunications.

At left: From left, Robin McGraw, a longtime participant and sponsor of the tournament, Eugene Dellea, President of Fairview Hospital and the Hillcrest Campus of BMC and Matt Scarafoni, Chairman of the BMC Golf Tournament Committee.

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Emergency Drill Hones Response Skills in North Berkshire

A Berkshire Regional Transit Authority bus collided with a dump truck on June 16th, resulting in

numerous casualties, including fatalities, and presented a challenge to the cadre of emergency response agencies that rushed to the scene. While this scenario can happen anytime, the incident at an empty parking lot on the Curran Highway in North Adams was actually an emergency drill, giving police, fire and ambulance crews, and the North Adams Campus of Berkshire Medical Center a taste of what an actual mass casualty incident would look like.

Police, fire and ambulance personnel from North Adams, Adams and Williamstown participated, as did the staff of the North Adams Campus of BMC. The mock crash, depicted with a great deal of realism using an actual out-of-use BRTA bus and a city truck, also featured volunteer ‘victims’ and drill mannekins. They were tended to by the emergency personnel on-scene before some were transported to the Satellite Emergency Facility at the North Adams Campus. The Command Center was also activated at BMC to coordinate the hospital’s response.

These community drills are invaluable in helping responders and hospital personnel to hone their skills in the event of a real incident.

Below: The North Adams Campus of BMC was filled with activity during the drill, as staff responded using protocols that would be used if a real incident was to take place.

A bus and dump truck crash was the scenario for the June 16th emergency drill in North Adams, where drill planners were able to procure an out-of-use bus and a city truck to make the situation more realistic.

Personnel from the North Adams Campus of BMC participated in the drill, as ‘victims’ were transported by ambulance to the Satellite Emergency Facility for treatment.

While mannekins were used for some ‘victims,’ volunteers from the community made up the bulk of those ‘injured’ during the incident.

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A subcommittee of the Leadership and Management Development

Program (LMDP) of the BHS Institute for Organizational Learning helped to bring some wellness education to students, staff and their families at the Conte Community School. The LMDP committee held a Wellness Picnic at Conte on May 31st, providing information and activities on posture and backpack safety, blood pressure screenings, concussion awareness, smoking cessation, Internet safety and some fun games.

The committee members were John Gable, Bretta Karp, Tim Korte, Kelly McCarthy and Kathy McNinch. Lorraine Mancuso from the BHS Education Department was also involved, as Conte is a Partner in Education with BHS. Other LMDP participants included Sean Livey, Matt Painter, Judy Jansen and Deborah Renzi.

Conte staff was very appreciative of the event. They sent several comments to the organizers, including, “Words cannot express the high that I am still on as I sit at home right now, reflecting on the Conte Family Picnic event tonight. What an amazing turnout and what a positive way to end the year. Even more important, this was a great event for the entire community. A huge thank you for making this event so successful.”

Participation in several activities allowed those at the picnic to be part of the prize drawings, which included girls and boys bicycles with helmets, donated by the Radiologists of Advanced Berkshire Medical Imaging, an adult mountain biking helmet, donated by John Gable, two printers donated by BHS Information Systems and a Big Y gift certificate. Teachers and school staff assisted with the event.

On May 31st, members of the BHS Leadership and Managing Development Program, in concert with BHS Education, held a Wellness Picnic at Conte Community School.

LMDP Program Holds Wellness Picnic for Conte Students and Staff

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Wednesday, 8/3, The Courtyard 11:00 am-6:00 pm*

* Time extended. FortHill Farm will have a Farmer’s Market at this event. Bring your coolers and cash to stock up

on produce for home or the break room at work!

Test your Fitness and have some FUN!

Fitness Challenges

Wall Sit

Push –ups – total number

Sit and Reach - flexibility

Plank Hold

Fun / Skill Events

Hula Hoop

Golf Putting Green Hole in One or two

Disc Target Throw

Jump Rope

GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE awards given for fitness challenges

Healthy Snacks & Handouts

DATE LOCATION TIME Wednesday

July 6th North Adams Campus

Main Lobby 11AM - 1PM

&

4PM - 6PM

 

Wednesday July 13th

BMC* Courtyard

Wednesday July 20th

Hillcrest Heal Room

Wednesday July 27th

Fairview Field

* Wednesday, July 20th - Night Shift at BMC; 1AM - 3AM Private Dining Rooms A &  B 

Free Gift Visor to all participants

FitBit® Cardio drawing at each Campus 

Healthy Snacks, Fitness Challenges, Educational Handouts, Prizes and More!

GET A FREE OLYMPIC BHS VISOR AND BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING

FOR A CARDIO FIT BIT!

Early Morning WalksLed by Wellness Staff

Through Sept. 2, 6:00-7:00 am, Rain or Shine. No registration required.

• Mondays: Belanger Youth Athletic Facility Corner of East Street & Newell Street. Meet in the parking lot.

• Wednesdays: Hillcrest Campus of BMC, 165 Tor Court. Meet at front entrance of yellow mansion.

• Fridays: Clapp Park, 215 West Housatonic Street. Meet in parking lot west of the park.

NEW

Farmer’s Market at the BHS Wellness Olympics!

Wednesday, 8/3 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

BMC Courtyard

comes to BMC Farmers Market

Wednesday  August 3rd, 11AM - 6PM

BMC Court Yard at the Wellness Olympics

Bring your cooler & cash to pick up some fresh produce for home or break room at work.

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BALANCE YOUR DAY WITH MOVEMENT! This 20 minute active movement workshop will help you realign and recharge!

This workshop includes joint friendly exercises that you can do during break time for your upper and lower body. Learn exercises designed to help your posture and give you an energy boost!

Join Kelley Cady, Health Educator, CPT Date Time Location

Tuesday August 2nd Noon Fairview

Ground Floor Conference Room

Thursday August 4th Noon North Adams Campus of BMC

Small Conference Room near Café

Tuesday August 9th Noon Clocktower

5th Floor Large Conference Room

Thursday August 11th Noon Hillcrest

Library

Monday August 15th 11:30AM & 12:15PM BMC

PDR-A

Qualifies as a Wellness Activity for 2017 Insurance Premium Discount 

Friday August 12th Noon Central Block

Small Conference Room

413-447-3100 wellnessatwork@bhs1.org

https://www.bhswellnessworks.org

For more information and to sign up for these classes, log on to the Wellness website:

https://www.bhswellnessworks.org

Join Wellness at Work and complete the required steps before the September 30th deadline to be eligible for savings! Wellness offers discounted premiums, increased rebates for fitness and Weight Watchers® as well as a prescription benefit, all while supporting you in achieving your health and wellness goals.

Earn Wellness Points, Earn a Prize! Employees who participate in the Wellness program can earn a prize annually between October 1st and September 30th. You will be able to select your prize during the month of October. Check your Tracker Summary to see how many points you have and the prizes in each level.

What Counts? • Program participation; be sure to sign in at any live workshops/events• On-line workshops on the Wellness website• Fitness Classes and Clinics• Wellness Challenges • Preventive Screening (self–entered)• Tracking on the Wellness website Exercise, Steps, Water, Food, (the Mobile Smart phone app makes this easy)

Go to the Wellness website to start earning points NOW!

https://www.bhswellnessworks.org

Balance Your Day with Movement

Wellness at Work now has a Facebook page! Like Us and check out our page for upcoming events!

Deadline: September 30th

Stop by one of these sessions to learn more about your requirements:

Tuesday, 8/9 11:00 am-1:00 pm

North Adams Campus of BMC, small conference

room near cafeteria

Thursday, 8/11 11:30 am-1:00 pm Hillcrest Campus of

BMC, outside cafeteria

Additional dates and locations to be announced.

Do you want to save $$ on your Health Insurance?

Mon., 8/8 Noon Hillcrest Campus of BMC, Library

Mark Kenyon, LMFT, LADC-1,CEAP

Mon., 8/15Noon Central Block,

Large conference room

1:00 pm Clocktower, 5th floor Large conference room

Mon., 8/16 Noon Fairview, Ground Floor Conference Room

Mon., 8/2211:30 am & 12:15 pm BMC, PDR-D

Thurs., 8/25 Noon North Adams Campus of BMC, Conference room near café

Susan Gagnon, LICSW

Of course, we all know Muhammad Ali as one of the greatest athletes in the world, from the field of professional boxing. Not many of us are aware of the powerful pieces of life wisdom he’d spoken of regularly, both as they applied to the world of boxing as well as to the world of modern living in coping with the stresses and challenges we all face.

Tuesday, 8/2 Noon Fairview, ground floor conference room

Thursday, 8/4 NoonNorth Adams Campus of BMC,

small conference room near café

Tuesday, 8/9 NoonClocktower, 5th floor

large conference room

Thursday, 8/11 Noon Hillcrest Campus of BMC, library

Friday, 8/12 Noon Central Block, small conference room

Monday, 8/1511:30 am & 12:15 pm

BMC, PDR “A”

from Muhammad Ali 8 Life Lessons

Of course, we all know Muhammad Ali as one of the greatest athletes in the world, from the field of professional boxing. Not many of us are aware of the powerful pieces of life wisdom he’d spoken regularly, both as they apply to the world of boxing as well as they do to the world of modern living, and coping with the stresses and challenges we all face.

Date Time Location Presenter Monday

August 8, 2016 Noon Hillcrest Library

Monday August 15, 2015

Noon Central Block Large Conference Room

1PM Clocktower 5th Floor Large Conference Room

Tuesday August 16, 2016 Noon Fairview

Ground Floor Conference Room

Monday August 22, 2016

11:30AM & 12:15PM

BMC PDR-D

Thursday August 25, 2016 Noon North Adams Campus

Conference Room Near Café Susan Gagnon

LICSW

Mark Kenyon LMFT, LADC-1, CEAP

Qualifies as a Wellness Activity for 2017 Wellness Insurance Premium Discount

Be one of the first 15 people to pre-register and attend to receive a $3 café ticket and 10 Wellness Points

Pre-Registration Required: logon to the Wellness website or call ext. 3100 for more information

413 447‐3100 wellnessatwork@bhs1.org 

8 Life Lessons from Mohammed Ali

Join Kelley Cady, Health Educator, CPT, for this 20 minute active movement workshop that will help you realign and recharge! This includes joint friendly exercises that you can do during break time for your upper and lower body. Learn exercises designed to help your posture and give you an energy boost!

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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.

Editor: Ruth BlodgettWriters: Mike Leary, Elzbieta “Ala”TrzepaczLayout and Printing: Deirdre McKenna, Materials Management

Are you ready for Spring?

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* 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.

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Save fuel, Save money!

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

Scope is printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper.

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.

Scope is printed on paper with post-consumer recycled content.

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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.

Pools Decks Porches Sunrooms Landscaping… and more!

Save fuel, Save money!

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

Scope is printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper.

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.

Editor: Michael Leary

Writers: Michael Leary, Lauren Smith, and guest columnists

Layout and Printing: Deirdre McKenna, Materials Management

CONGRATULATIONS 2016 Wellness Olympics Winners

at the Hillcrest Campus of BMC! Employee Event

Women

Cathy Vetri 1st Place Wall-Sit

Kira Race & Kim Winger 2nd Place Wall-Sit

Kira Race 1st Place Plank

Sue Budz 2nd Place Plank

Kim Winger 3rd Place Plank

Jennifer Ward 1st Place Push Up

Kira Race 2nd Place Push Up

Maureen Daniels 3rd Place Push Up

Men

Mike Hickey1st Place Wall-Sit 1st Place Push Up 2nd Place Plank

Pete Gazzillo 1st Place Plank

Johnny Rivera 2nd Place Wall-Sit 3rd Place Plank

Winner of the Fit Bit Charge: Jodie McClay

Employee Forum Drawing Winners

Several BHS employees won prizes in the free drawings at the quarterly Employee Forums, held in late June and early July at the BMC campus and the

North Adams Campus of BMC.

The winners were:

Berkshire Medical CenterJoanne Cimini, Volunteer: ChairTeri Vitro, Medical Coding: CoolerAndrea Werth, Clinical Development: ChairIrene Johnson, 5 West: ChairPat Rosier, Operating Room: CoolerJoAnn Sinopoli, Endo: ChairLauren Schutz, Renal: Game

North Adams Campus of BMCMary Marlowe, PACU: Kan Jam GameKelly Dowling, Medical Records: CoolerKristin Accetta, Neighborhood for Health: ChairAlan Cohn, Neighborhood for Health: Chair

Thanks and Recognition

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In Memoriam• Ruth M. Ditore, who worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the ICU/CCU at the former Pittsfield General Hospital, now Berkshire Medical Center, died on June 23rd at the age of 89.

• Carol A. Doucette, a medical secretary at Berkshire Medical Center for the past 13 years, died on July 25th at the age of 58.

The staff of Berkshire Health Systems offers its deepest condolences to their friends and family.

“My mother and I wish to express our gratitude to all members of my father’s team for their clinical excellence and immense kindness. His physicians and nurses were very aware of them and sensitive to his extreme anxiety regarding procedures. They were very reassuring. He was taken in immediately for registration and his preparation and procedure followed without delay. We are so pleased to have this Campus and to have the benefit of such an excellent medical staff. It was also a relief to receive the results in such a timely manner. We express our appreciation to the staff and hope they learn of our gratitude.” – Comment from a North Adams Campus of BMC patient

“Most excellent care and treatment during my hospitalization and follow-up treatment at the Wound Center. Memorable doctors and nursing staff.” – Comment from a Fairview Hospital patient

“It was a very good experience. There is nothing to complain about even if I searched for something.” – Comment from a BMC Surgical Services patient

“The therapist was excellent. I progressed further then I thought I would. She explained everything and made me feel comfortable about the progress.” – Comment from a BMC Center for Rehabilitation patient

“If a hospital experience can be great, this was a wonderful experience at BMC. Everyone, from rehab unit to ortho unit, doctors, nurses, aides, social workers, food servers, maintenance were all great.” – Comment from a BMC Orthopedic Unit patient

“Every visit to Fairview has been a very good experience. Everyone is so caring and supportive and cares for us in a timely manner. Also, the cardiology rehab is great too.” – Comment from a Fairview Hospital patient

“My experience with cancer has been a learning experience of the goodness of doctors and professional nurses. Yes, I will recommend your facility to other people. God bless you. Much love. “ – Comment from a BMC Radiation Oncology patient

“Everyone was fantastic. They made me feel welcomed, relaxed, we even made jokes. Everyone was very congenial. I would definitely recommend the center to anyone.” – Comment from a North Adams Campus of BMC patient

“My experience was excellent. I came to the emergency room with a stroke and your team reacted very well. CT scan and TPA rapidly administered giving me a very successful 100% recovery.” – Comment from a BMC Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit patient

“I was very well treated. Everyone I came into contact with was kind, considerate and helpful. Attitude makes a huge difference at times of illness. I appreciate the help I was given, and the way it was given. Thank you all.” – Comment from a BMC Telemetry Unit patient

“I was referred by a friend who had nothing but praise for the program and staff. I can now echo those sentiments.” – Comment from a BMC Cardiac Rehabilitation patient