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ScopeJuly 9, 2015

Volume 37 Issue 12

Berkshire Health Systems has announced a further expansion of outpatient surgical

procedures being performed at the Northern Berkshire Campus of Berkshire Medical Center. Urologic and Gynecologic minimally invasive surgery procedures are now being scheduled for the state-of-the-art operating rooms at the Northern Berkshire Campus. They join outpatient Orthopedic surgery, which started in January of this year.

Urologic surgery is being performed by Stephen St. Clair, MD, and Kevin Killeen, MD, board certified specialists with Urology Professional Services of BMC. The Urologists are scheduling outpatient surgery for anyone from the age of 15 years and older, including scrotal procedures that cannot be performed in an office environment, and prostate biopsies, low risk ureteroscopy for stones, low risk bladder tumor resection and botox injections in the bladder, among others.

Gynecologic surgery is being performed by Charles O’Neill, MD, Susan Yates, MD, and Kalpesh Patel, MD, who all provide care through Berkshire OB/GYN of BMC’s Northern Berkshire office. They are providing minimally invasive Loop Electrosurgical Excision (LEEP), a procedure that can remove abnormal cells or tissue in the cervix and surrounding area. Other minimally invasive Gynecologic procedures will be added as the service continues to expand in North Berkshire.

Urologic and Gynecologic outpatient surgery joins numerous services provided through the Northern Berkshire Campus of

The state-of-the-art surgical suite at the Northern Berkshire Campus of BMC will now be used for outpatient Urologic and Gynecologic minimally invasive surgery, in addition to Orthopedic surgery. The OR was shown off earlier this year during an open house held at the North Berkshire Campus.

Berkshire Health Systems Further Expands Services in Northern Berkshire

Urology and Gynecology Joins Specialties Providing Surgery

BMC, including 24-hour emergency care, advanced imaging, mammography, endoscopy, home care, laboratory, tobacco treatment and others.

Urology Professional Services of BMC has an office in the Ambulatory Care Center at the Northern Berkshire Campus of BMC, and can be reached by calling 413-662-2486.

Berkshire OB/GYN of BMC’s North Berkshire office is located at 2 Park Street in Adams, and can be reached by calling 413-664-4343.

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Michael Cohn, MD, FACS; Eugene Curletti, MD, FACS; Michael DiSiena, DO, FACS; José Heisecke, MD, FACS; Andrew Lederman, MD, FACS; Christian Galvez, MD, FACS; Wilfred Carney, MD, FACS; and George Veinoglou, MD, FACS.

Gastroenterologist Joins BMC Practice Provides Comprehensive Care and Specialized

Endoscopic Ultrasound

Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Joins BMC Medical Staff

Berkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Kyle Chambers, MD, an Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck surgeon to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical

Center and the physician staff of Berkshire ENT & Audiological Associates, PC. Dr. Chambers is accepting new patients in need of ear, nose and throat care and joins John Loiodice, MD, at Berkshire ENT & Audiological Associates.

Dr. Chambers specializes in medical and surgical care of conditions of the ears, nose, throat, sinuses and upper aerodigestive system for adult and pediatric patients.

He received his medical degree, with honors, from the University of Washington, Seattle, and completed his residency in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery through Harvard Medical School in a combined training program at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Chambers also received additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies.

For an appointment with Dr. Chambers, ask your physician for a referral or call Berkshire ENT & Audiological Associates, PC, at 413-448-8291 in Pittsfield or 413-664-5484 in North Adams.

Berkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Jason Bratcher, MD, a board certified and fellowship trained Gastroenterologist, to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical

Center and the physician staff of Gastroenterology Professional Services of BMC. Dr. Bratcher, who came to the Berkshires from a New York City practice, is accepting new patients in need of comprehensive Gastroenterology care. He is partnered with Jeffrey St. John, MD, Rangan Murali, MD, and Richard Woller, PA, at Gastroenterology Professional Services of BMC.

Dr. Bratcher specializes in the use of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), an advanced, minimally-invasive technology that allows for the examination of deeper tissue layers of the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tracts. The upper GI tract consists of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum; the lower GI tract includes the colon and rectum. EUS allows for the evaluation of tissue and organs that are not visible with traditional endoscopy, such as the liver, biliary tree and pancreas. During the EUS procedure, fine needle aspiration (FNA) can be performed to assist in the diagnosis and staging of various GI malignancies, including esophageal, stomach and pancreatic cancers. He also is trained in ERCP, a technique that allows for treatment of hepatobiliary disorders that can cause blockage of the biliary tree, liver and pancreas. EUS and ERCP are oftentimes used in conjunction for complicated GI disorders.

Dr. Bratcher most recently worked in a private Gastroenterology practice in New York, with Jerome Siegel, MD, a pioneer in the development of ERCP. He was affiliated the Center for Digestive Health at Mount Sinai/Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, and also served as a voluntary physician with Englewood Hospital and Hackensack University Medical Center, both in NJ.

He is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, and fellowship trained in Gastroenterology at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City and in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Beth Israel Medical Center/St. Vincent’s Hospital. Originally from Artesia, New Mexico, Dr. Bratcher received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and completed his residency and served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

For an appointment with Dr. Bratcher, ask your physician for a referral, or call Gastroenterology Professional Services of BMC at 413-499-8590.

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Berkshire Medical Center Recognized for Outstanding Record in Patient Safety with “A” Grade in Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score

BMC in Elite Group of Straight “A” Hospitals

Berkshire Medical Center has been recognized by the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry for

Defect-Free Care for stroke patients. The Defect-Free Care designation “demonstrates that a minimum of 85% of stroke patients received all of the interventions for which they were eligible.”

The Coverdell Hospital Collaborative awards were developed in 2009 to recognize participating hospitals, like BMC, for their achievements in improving the quality of care provided to stroke patients. BMC is one of 49 institutions in Massachusetts participating in the program, and has been involved in the Coverdell Hospital Collaborative since 2005.

The Defect-Free care measure includes ten stroke consensus measures, including Thrombolytic Therapy

Berkshire Medical Center has been awarded an “A” grade for Hospital Patient Safety by The Leapfrog

Group, and is one of only 182 hospitals nationwide to have achieved straight A grades since the initiative was launched in June of 2012. The grades are issued twice each year, in the fall and spring, and are the gold standard rating for patient safety, compiled under the guidance of the nation’s patient safety experts and administered by The Leapfrog Group, a national non-profit hospital safety watchdog.

“This consistent performance in patient safety as documented by the Hospital Patient Safety Score validates the commitment of Berkshire Medical Center, our physicians, nurses, technologists and all staff to provide nothing but the highest standard of care for our community,” said David Phelps, President and CEO of Berkshire Health Systems.

According to The Leapfrog Group, “An A grade is one of the most meaningful honors a hospital can achieve, and one of the most valuable indicators for patients looking for a safe place to receive care. Since the onset of the Hospital Patient Safety Score in the spring of 2012, the

About The Leapfrog Group

The Hospital Safety Score (www.hospitalsafetyscore.org) is an initiative of The Leapfrog Group (www.leapfroggroup.org), a national nonprofit organization using the collective leverage of large purchasers of health care to initiate breakthrough improvements in the safety, quality and affordability of health care for Americans. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey allows purchasers to structure their contracts and purchasing to reward the highest performing hospitals. The Leapfrog Group was founded in November 2000 with support from the Business Roundtable and national funders and is now independently operated with support from its purchaser and other members.

publicly available data shows Berkshire Medical Center consistently exceeded the standards of other medical institutions in terms of patient safety procedures in place, earning it a Straight A’s distinction.”

The Hospital Patient Safety Score issues A, B, C, D or F grades to all US hospitals based on publicly available data on patient safety.

BMC Achieves Defect-Free Designation by National Stroke Registry

Administered; Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2; DVT Prophylaxis; Dysphagia Screen; Discharged on Cholesterol Reducing Therapy; Discharged on Antithrombotics; Patients with A-Fib Receiving Anticoagulation Therapy; Smoking Cessation Advice and Counseling; Assessed for Rehabilitation and Stroke Education. Partial credit for this award is not given, as it is an all or nothing measure. Data from January to December of 2014 were analyzed for this award.

The Coverdell Hospital Collaborative is a stroke registry and quality improvement initiative implemented as a partnership among the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry and the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines program.

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The Institute for Organizational Learning held its third graduation ceremony for the Leadership &

Management Development Program on June 5th at the Pittsfield Country Club. In all, 19 managers from BHS entities were recognized for completing the 8-month long training. Participants represented a wide range of experience levels as well as functional and divisional roles.

Diane Kelly, RN, Chief Operating Officer applauded the group and cited sentiments shared by the participants’ capstone speeches that were formally presented the day before. Darlene Rodowicz, Chief Financial Officer and Arthur Milano, Vice President of Human Resources joined her in presenting certificates to the participants.

The graduating class nominated classmate Lou Ann Quinn, Clinical Manager of the North Adams Satellite Emergency Facility to offer congratulatory remarks on behalf of the class. She thanked senior management for the opportunity to participate in the program. Quinn,

along with Christa Melillo, Patient Relations Manager, also announced that the class had purchased trees for the BHS campus in recognition of their milestone.

This special cohort program for managers is designed to provide foundational leadership and management training from all aspects of the healthcare system.

“The program has been designed as a foundation of knowledge and skills for our management team and builds capacity for adapting to the future,” said Matthew Painter, Director of Leadership Development. Courses include personal development, human resource management, finance, community health, legal issues, information technology, and clinical operations. Participants were also taught key concepts of Crew Resource Management and Six Sigma. This program is offered annually and limited to 20 participants. The 2016 cohort has been selected and will commence in September.

The 2015 graduates of the Leadership & Management Development Program, from left to right, front row: Christa Melillo, Manager, BMC Patient Relations; Karen Anderson, Director, Fairview Maternity/Endoscopy; Cheryl Jenks, Compliance, Revenue & Safety Manager, Laboratory; Debora Coons, Clinical Care Coordinator, Operation Better Start; Lynne Lavinio, Director, Central Scheduling; Deborah Renzi, Pain and Spine Service Line Manager; Judy Jansen, Privacy Officer & Director, Medical Records; Elaine Kalinowsky, Clinical Manager, Cancer Center; and back row: Thomas Fleming, Co-Director, Fairview Cardiopulmonary; Jennifer Hall, Director of Operations, Berkshire Faculty Services; Sean Livey, Operations Manager, Occupational Health; Veronica Torres Martin, Manager, Language & Translation Services; John Gable, Operations Manager, Radiology; Ken Hurysz, Director, Compensation & Benefits, Human Resources; Doris Meier, IT Director, Physician Practices; Lisa Trachier, Clinical Manager, Critical Care; Melissa Canata, Director, BMC Maternal Child Health; Lou Ann Quinn, Clinical Manager, North Adams Satellite Emergency Facility; Kelly Holmes, Manager, Fairview Nutrition& Food Service, shown with Matthew Painter, Director of Leadership Development.

IOL Leadership & Management Development Program Graduates New Class

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Wellness Photo Contest Winners

Employee Prize Winners Announced

$100 Gift Certificate to Berkshire Organics

Michele Murrell Alicia Provencher (Yosemite National Park) Aimee Boesse

June 2015 Employee Forum Drawing Winners:

$50 Gift Certificate to Berkshire Organics Cheryl Boudreau, Gloria Schilling

Food Basket from Berkshire Organics Martin Greenstein

$30 Gift Certificate to Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness Rita Giovanetti, Denise Jester

$30 Gift Certificate to Dick’s Sporting GoodsAndrea Werth, Sandi Darrow, John Samson

Gift Certificate & Water Bottle to Frog Lotus Gift Certificate Linda Bailot

BMC Golf TournamentComplimentary Registration to Play in the Tournament

JoAnne Provost, Richard Daly

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WellnessWorks (413) 447-3100

Visit the WellnessWorks page of the employee portal for more information and to register for any of our programs. https://www.bhswellnessworks.org

Creating a Culture of WellnessTaking Employee

Health to the Next Level...

What can we do to make our workplace

healthier? Share your ideas and ways that we can support

our co-workers in achieving their wellness goals.

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Be one of the first 15 people to pre-register and attend to receive a $5 lunch ticket and 10 Wellness Points! Qualifies as a Wellness Education for 2016 Wellness Insurance Premium Discount.

Monday, 7/20 12:15 pm Hillcrest Campus of BMC, Library

Tuesday, 7/21 Noon & 1:00 pm Clocktower, 5th Floor Conference Room

Friday, 7/24 Noon Fairview, 4th Floor Conference Room

Monday, 7/27 Noon Central Block, Small Conference Room

Tuesday, 7/28 11:30 am & 12:15 pm BMC Main Campus, PDR “C”

Kayak Clinics Kayak rentals available for $35: call Hilary at 413-442-2789.

Sunday, 7/26 1:00-2:30 pm Stockbridge Bowl (Meet at Boat Launch)

Thursday, 8/6 5:30-7:00 pm Cheshire Lake (Meet Across from Basswater Grill)

Tuesday, 8/18 5:30-7:00 pm Stockbridge Bowl (Meet at Boat Launch)

Yoga at North Berkshire Campus

Clark House Conference Room Northern Berkshire Campus of BMC

4:45-5:45 pm

8-week series begins August 11th

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Devin Kibbe, Frog Lotus Yoga teacher, will lead this course open to all employees. This is an approachable class for absolute beginners or people have done yoga for years.

Register at noon in the Clocktower 5th floor conference room, Wednesday, July 15. Cost: $156 for 12 weeks. Includes free E-tools. Payroll deduction available. $150-$300 may be reimbursable through your health plan. Contact Carol Nixon at 445-9350 or cnixon@bhs1.org. with questions.

Register JULY 15th, NoonClocktower Weight Watchers Session

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Chaplain’s Corner: Torn-To-Pieces-Hood By Sister Colette Hanlon, SC, BMC Chaplain

Recently I have been reflecting on some wisdom from Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s wonderful book, “Gift From the Sea.” She quoted the famous psychologist and author, William James, who used the German word Zerrissenheit to

describe what I think so many of us are experiencing these days: “Torn-to-pieces-hood.”

There are invitations, pressures, demands and desires coming all at once from many different directions, including family obligations, friends, faith communities, work colleagues, charities we support, civic organizations, and, yes, even our pets. This list doesn’t begin to address other challenges, such as cars, living situations and leisure things. No wonder we experience torn-to-pieces-hood.

Must this be inevitable? Take a moment to think of at least three ways you personally can stay centered on your core values. Maybe it is solitude time, a sacred space, a meditation or yoga practice, a shared time of group prayer, music, nature or… We are not born to be torn. We are given life so we can live abundantly. If we find riches in and around us, we will promote our wholeness. Let’s just say no to Zerrissenheit.

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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.

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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 !

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APR

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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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To view job descriptions and/or apply for a position at Berkshire Medical Center,

Fairview Hospital or BVNA & Hospice, please visit our website at:

www.berkshirehealthsystems.org and click on Employment.

BHS Job Opportunities

 

1450 East Street Pittsfield, MA 01201

(413) 447-7772 www.berkshirefcu.com

It’s Time!

IT’S TIME TO CLEAN UP THAT YARD AND CLEAN UP THOSE FINANCES.

SPRING IS HERE AND BERKSHIRE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IS READY TO HELP!

BRING IN YOUR BILLS AND LET’S WORK OUT A WAY TO CONSOLIDATE AND GET YOU OUTSIDE

AND OUT OF DEBT!

Chug-A-Jug Water Challenge The goal of this challenge is to consume a minimum of 48 ounces of water daily and help you to reduce the amount of calories from other beverages. Individuals will need to sign up and create an individual team

name. Once the challenge starts, log your water daily using the water tracker located on the WellnessWorks website or using the Healthy Now smart phone app. For more information, contact Carol Nixon, Program

Coordinator: at cnixon@bhs1.org. This challenge will satisfy the education requirement for Wellness

Insurance eligibility.

August 3rd–August 31st (Sign up 7/20-8/3)

Thanks and Recognition

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“Words cannot express our gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Steven Will and his team, Jim O`Brien, Sam Smith, and Maureen. I have worked in the health field most of my life and never have I seen such a warm, caring, professional attitude demonstrated by a very well organized team. They explained things in a manner that was precise and clear and met with the patient (my husband) three to four times in a 36-hour period. We never felt we were not educated or communicated with. Thank you again to all.” – A thank you email for BMC Neurosurgery from Lisa and David Brusie, Fairview Hospital employees

“Wonderful, fantastic, comfortable. They are an amazing team. I thank Dr. Lauren Slater and all of her colleagues for the great team work and care they gave me for my first experience of becoming a mom.” – Comment from a BMC Mother Baby Unit patient

“All of the many involvements of my health were well taken care of by the special staff at Fairview. They are the best.” – Comment from a Fairview Hospital patient

“I cannot express how excellent my overall experience was. Everyone was caring and attentive at all times, from doctors to nurses to the people who took blood and the people who served the food. I have no complaints whatsoever.” – Comment from a BMC Oncology patient

“My husband and I were vacationing in the Berkshires when I experienced an unfortunate mishap and suffered a broken hip. A broken hip is bad, but the idea of going through the surgery, hospitalization, etc., while in an unfamiliar city made it seem worse. As things turned out, the experience was as good and as pleasant as possible given the situation. Thank you for that.” – Comment from a BMC Orthopaedic Unit patient

“A nurse held my hands at the time of my back injections, asking me how I was doing. I told her I loved their pampering so much I may come back just for that.” – Comment from a Crane Center for Ambulatory Surgery patient

“I cannot say enough regarding how wonderful the entire nursing staff and Dr. Chi Zhang were. Complete professionals - one and all.” – Comment from an Endoscopy patient of the Northern Berkshire Campus of BMC

In Memoriam• Edith P. Bailey, who worked as a former controller at Berkshire Medical Center, died on June 2nd at the age of 95. She worked at BMC for 40 years.

• Jane M. Theroux, a Licensed Practical Nurse at BMC for over 40 years, died on June 12th at the age of 69. She retired in 2012.

• Kelly L. Mercer, who worked in Food Service at Fairview Hospital for many years, died on June 17th at the age of 53.

• Rosalia M. Bologna, a Dietary Technician at the former Hillcrest Hospital and later at BMC, died on June 22nd at the age of 61. She had worked for BMC for 35 years and retired in 2013.

• Joanne Hatch Aguillon, a Social Worker for BMC for over ten years, died on May 3rd at the age of 56. She worked at BMC from 1984 to 1996.

• Cheryl J. Gordon, a former Licensed Practical Nurse at BMC, died on June 1st at the age of 66.

• Angela B. Taylor, who worked as an LPN Charge Nurse at Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility, died on June 27th at the age of 26. She had worked at Mt. Greylock since 2011.

• Alma R. Howard, who once served as Director of Nursing at the former Hillcrest Hospital, now the Hillcrest Campus of

• Barbara E. Keiper, a Registered Nurse at the former Pittsfield General Hospital and later BMC, died on July 1st at the age of 91. She had worked at BMC for over 25 years, retiring in 1985.

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