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Blood Donation Facts: • In 2014, the BMC Blood Donor Program (bloodmobile and donor center ) collected 2,500 units of blood from Berkshire County residents.
• Blood donated to the BMC Donor Program is used locally at BMC, Fairview Hospital, and the Cancer Center.
• The blood units collected are converted to two products: packed red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma. This means that one donation can be beneficial for two patients, providing life sustaining blood products.
• Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s organs and tissues while plasma carries blood cells, nutrients, enzymes and hormones, and supplies critical proteins for blood clotting.
• Red blood cells have a shelf life of 42 days; this means our blood supply has to be constantly replenished. Fresh frozen plasma can be kept in storage for one year.
• You can donate a unit of blood every 56 days.
• In the U.S. around 14 million units of blood are transfused yearly to 5 million patients. This means 38,000 units of blood are needed daily.
• In the US, only 5% of the 60% of eligible people donate blood.
For Marie Evans, a Registered Nurse at Berkshire Medical Center, donating life-saving blood is not just a regular event – it’s a passion
for helping people. Marie sat in a very familiar chair on the BHS Bloodmobile on October 20th, and as Terri Passardi began the process of collecting Marie’s blood, a cheer went up from a group of Laboratory staff who had gathered for the occasion. The reason? Marie was pumping out her 100th unit of donated blood.
In all, she has given 12 and a half gallons of blood, which is enough to fill the bodies of ten adults. Her first pint of donated blood stretches back to 1963, when Marie followed in the footsteps of her father, who was a dedicated donor all of his life, and his daughter used to accompany him when he gave blood.
“This is such an easy way to give a little something back,” said Marie, smiling. “It doesn’t alter my life at all, but it’s going to help somebody and that’s the great thing.”
November 12, 2015 Volume 37 Issue 20
BMC Employee Reaches Landmark Blood Donation
Please consider giving blood the next time the BHS Bloodmobile is at BMC, or
at the Blood Donor Center.
Marie Evans, a nurse at BMC, donates her 100th unit of blood on October 20th at the BHS Bloodmobile.
Marie began donating blood after accompanying her father on his regular blood donation visits many years ago, and a copy of her donor card shows how long she’s been helping to save lives – it dates back to 1963.
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Above, right: Dr. Amanda Staples, left, a physician with Lenox Family Health, talks with a participant at the health fair about good nutrition choices.
Lenox Family Health Hosts Open House & Health Fair
The Lenox Family Health Center was bustling with visitors on October 22nd, as it presented a community open house and
health fair in collaboration with several Berkshire Health Systems departments. The community room at the Lenox physician practice was filled with people seeking health information and partaking in blood pressure screenings, interactive games and face-to-face discussions with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
The event featured pre-diabetes screening and education, flu vaccine shots, falls prevention and balance screening, nutrition education, health and wellness resources and more.
At right: Hundreds of people stopped by the community room at Lenox Family Health for the open house and health fair on October 22nd.
The annual Health Fair at Fairview Hospital featured numerous
interactive displays, health and wellness education, screenings and much more. Nearly 100 Fairview employees attended the Health Fair, which was held on October 5th.
Fairview Holds Annual Health Fair
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Dr. Staples Joins Lenox Family Health, Expanding Primary Care
in Central Berkshire
Berkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Amanda M. Staples, DO, to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical Center and the physician staff
of Lenox Family Health Center. Dr. Staples is accepting new patients in need of primary care services and joins Drs. Heather Flynn, Mehernosh Khan and Karen Prestwood, and Nurse Practitioners Kim Bladh-Silverstein and Jennifer Nugent in providing care for patients in Central Berkshire through Lenox Family Health.
Dr. Staples received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine
at Berkshire Medical Center. While a resident at BMC, Dr. Staples served as Chief Medical Resident and Osteopathic Chief Resident, and she was honored with the 2014 Jordan B. Fieldman, MD Award for Medical Humanism.
For an appointment with Dr. Staples, call Lenox Family Health at 413-344-1700.
Dr. Goldfarb Joins Berkshire OB/GYN of BMC, Providing Further
Expansion of Care
Amanda M. Staples, DO
Miriam D. Goldfarb, MD
Berkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Miriam D. Goldfarb, MD, a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, to the medical staff of
Berkshire Medical Center and the physician staff of Berkshire OB/GYN of BMC. Dr. Goldfarb is accepting new patients in need of OB/GYN care and is practicing out of the Adams and Pittsfield offices of Berkshire OB/GYN of BMC. She is providing comprehensive Maternal Child Health services and her appointment further expands OB/GYN care for the Northern Berkshire community.
Dr. Goldfarb is practicing in the Adams office of Berkshire OB/GYN of BMC with Charles O’Neill, MD, Kalpesh Patel, MD, and Susan Yates, MD. The overall practice also includes Andrew Beckwith, MD, Herbert Kantor, MD, Daniel Barraez-Masroua, MD, Robert Benner, MD, Joan Lister, MD, Cassandra Service, MD, Michael Shreefter, MD, and Lauren Slater, MD, and Certified Nurse Midwives Lydia Kelly, Maribeth Pomerantz, Evelyn Resh and Robin Rivinus. Berkshire OB/GYN of BMC has three offices, in Adams, Pittsfield and Lenox.
Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Goldfarb comes to the Berkshires after practicing with Cambridge Health Alliance and Cambridge Hospital. She has previously served with Mount Auburn Hospital, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Norwood Hospital.
She received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency in OB/GYN at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.
For an appointment with Dr. Goldfarb, call Berkshire OB/GYN of BMC in Adams at 413-664-4343 or in Pittsfield at 413-499-8570.
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We are pleased to offer you a new eyewear reimbursement plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in partnership with
EyeMed Vision Care, beginning January 1, 2016. Blue 20/20 is an eyewear reimbursement plan available to you and your family members. The plan is easy to use and offers you greater choice and convenience for all your eyewear needs.
This plan is available to all eligible employees. You do not have to be a member of a Blue Cross medical plan. And if you do carry a medical plan through BHS that currently provides eyewear reimbursement, it is important to know that this reimbursement will not be available under these plans in 2016.
Benefits of Blue 20/20:
Amazing Savings and Choices
As a Blue 20/20 member, you’ll save on frames, lenses and contact lenses. You can choose from a wide selection of frames and contact lenses, so you get the brand you want, including designer eyewear from Coach, Ray-Ban, Armani, DKNY and many more. Plus, you’ll receive additional in-network plan discounts such as 40% off a complete second pair of glasses after you have used your benefit.
Access to one of the Nation’s largest provider networks
Blue 20/20 gives you access to independent providers at local and top national retailers. This combination of providers gives you the convenience to utilize the benefits when it fits into your busy schedule. Many retail locations offer extended evening and weekend hours with same-day or one-hour service options to better meet your needs. Finding a participating provider is easy. Go to the Blue 20/20 website: www.blue2020ma.com and select the Insight network.
Easy to use
When you see an in-network provider for your eyewear needs, simply present your Blue 20/20 ID card which will be mailed to you in late December. Your provider will apply the plan benefits and take care of the paperwork for you.
Answers when you need them
Accessing information on the plan is easy. The Blue 20/20 website lets you view benefits 24/7, print additional ID cards, locate providers, view claims, etc. When you need live support, member services offers extended hours including weekends and evenings 362 days per year.
Don’t Delay - Open enrollment is underway.
New Voluntary Eyewear Reimbursement Plan
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The Pittsfield High School Girls and Boys Soccer teams and the Pittsfield Soccer Club Leeds Under-12 Team joined forces in October to stand up against breast cancer. Following a Senior Day game for the PHS Girls team, the three teams
presented a donation to Berkshire Medical Center’s Women’s Imaging Center for $542. The generous donation goes to the Patient Care Fund, which provides financial resources to assist patients with mammography and other screenings and also supports people diagnosed with breast cancer as they undergo care and survivorship.
“Everyone knows someone who has dealt with some type of cancer, and we feel as a program it is very important for the girls to recognize and help out those individuals dealing with this type of illness,” said PHS Girls Soccer coach Andy Waluszko. “Maybe someday when they get older there will be a cure for breast cancer and they will have been part of it.”
The Women’s Imaging Center thanks the teams for their generous donation and support.
Soccer Teams Lend Their Support to Women’s Imaging Center
The Pittsfield High Girls and Boys Soccer teams and the Pittsfield Soccer Club collaborated to raise funds for the BMC Women’s Imaging Center during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Wishing You a happY
and healthY thanksgiving
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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
Stop by and check out the new Wellness Library at BMC. A variety of books and DVDs are available, covering several topics, including nutrition, exercise, mindfulness and life balance. All selections are recommended by our Wellness team and are available to borrow. Other campuses can request a list of selections and we will deliver items via interoffice mail. CHECK IT OUT!
New Wellness Library at BMC !
Get SMART
Date Time Location PresenterThursday
December 3, 2015
Noon
North Adams Campus of BMC Small Dining Room
Susan Gagnon, LICSW
Thursday December 10, 2015
Hillcrest Campus of BMCLibrary
Tuesday December 8, 2015
Fairview Ground Floor Conference Room
Monday December 14, 2015
Central Block Large Conference Room
1:00 PM Clocktower 5th Floor Conference Room
Monday December 28, 2015
11:30 amand 12:15 pm
BMC PDR-D
Mark Kenyon, LMFT, LADC-1, CEAP
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Qualifies as a Wellness Education for 2017 Wellness Insurance Premium Discount
Be one of the first 15 people to pre-register and attend to receive a $5 lunch ticket & 10 Wellness Points
Pre-Registration Required: logon to the WellnessWorks website or call ext. 3100 for more information
413 447‐3100 [email protected]
Goal Setting for the New Year
New Year’s resolutions are typically made and broken in a few days or weeks.
Success is better achieved by setting small, attainable goals throughout the year.
Learn about the SMART system of goal setting to help you achieve your goals in 2016.
A great compliment to this presentation is the Personal Goal Setting workshop that you will find on the wellness website.
Earn 20 points for completing the workshop and 10 points for attending our presentation!
New Year’s resolutions are typically made and broken in a few days or weeks. Success is better achieved by setting small, attainable goals throughout the year. Learn about the SMART system of goal setting to help you achieve your goals in 2016. A great compliment to this presentation is the Personal Goal Setting workshop that you will find on the wellness website. Earn 20 points for completing the workshop and 10 points for attending our presentation!
Get SMART
Date Time Location PresenterThursday
December 3, 2015
Noon
North Adams Campus of BMC Small Dining Room
Susan Gagnon, LICSW
Thursday December 10, 2015
Hillcrest Campus of BMCLibrary
Tuesday December 8, 2015
Fairview Ground Floor Conference Room
Monday December 14, 2015
Central Block Large Conference Room
1:00 PM Clocktower 5th Floor Conference Room
Monday December 28, 2015
11:30 amand 12:15 pm
BMC PDR-D
Mark Kenyon, LMFT, LADC-1, CEAP
tb11/2015
Qualifies as a Wellness Education for 2017 Wellness Insurance Premium Discount
Be one of the first 15 people to pre-register and attend to receive a $5 lunch ticket & 10 Wellness Points
Pre-Registration Required: logon to the WellnessWorks website or call ext. 3100 for more information
413 447‐3100 [email protected]
Goal Setting for the New Year
New Year’s resolutions are typically made and broken in a few days or weeks.
Success is better achieved by setting small, attainable goals throughout the year.
Learn about the SMART system of goal setting to help you achieve your goals in 2016.
A great compliment to this presentation is the Personal Goal Setting workshop that you will find on the wellness website.
Earn 20 points for completing the workshop and 10 points for attending our presentation!
GET SMART Goal Setting For The New Year
Initial weigh-in Times & Locations
Date Time Location
TuesdayNovember 17, 2015 Noon - 1:00 pm Clocktower
5th floor Large Conference Room
Noon - 1:00 pm Central Block Small Conference Room
Noon - 1:00 pm North Adams Campus of BMCMeditation Room
ThursdayNovember 19, 2015 Noon - 12:30 pm Fairview
Diabetes Education Office
FridayNovember 20, 2015
7:30 am - 4:00 pm BMCWellness Office Monday
November 23, 2015
TuesdayNovember 24, 2015 7:30 am - 4:00 pm BMC
Wellness Office
11:00 am - 1:00 pm BMCPDR-C
WednesdayNovember 25, 2015 7:30 am - 4:00 pm BMC
Wellness Office
WednesdayNovember 18, 2015
7:30 - 9:30 am Hillcrest Campus of BMCWellness Office
Wellness at Work wants you to enjoy the holidays while staying in control.
Goal: Try to keep your weight stable within 1-2 pounds betweenThanksgiving and the New Year
Come to one of the initial weigh-ins before Thanksgiving
Sign up of the Maintain Don’t Gain Workshop on theWellnessWorks website: (https://www.bhswellnessworks.org)
Utilize the weight log, tips and recipes to stay on track.
Attend a final weigh-in after New Years to be entered intoa drawing for a $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods card
Upon completion of program, (must attend both weigh-ins) you will earn 20Wellness Points
Completing this program qualifies as a Wellness Education for 2017Wellness Insurance Premium Discount
Initial weigh-in Times & Locations
Date Time Location
TuesdayNovember 17, 2015 Noon - 1:00 pm Clocktower
5th floor Large Conference Room
Noon - 1:00 pm Central Block Small Conference Room
Noon - 1:00 pm North Adams Campus of BMCMeditation Room
ThursdayNovember 19, 2015 Noon - 12:30 pm Fairview
Diabetes Education Office
FridayNovember 20, 2015
7:30 am - 4:00 pm BMCWellness Office Monday
November 23, 2015
TuesdayNovember 24, 2015 7:30 am - 4:00 pm BMC
Wellness Office
11:00 am - 1:00 pm BMCPDR-C
WednesdayNovember 25, 2015 7:30 am - 4:00 pm BMC
Wellness Office
WednesdayNovember 18, 2015
7:30 - 9:30 am Hillcrest Campus of BMCWellness Office
Wellness at Work wants you to enjoy the holidays while staying in control.
Goal: Try to keep your weight stable within 1-2 pounds betweenThanksgiving and the New Year
Come to one of the initial weigh-ins before Thanksgiving
Sign up of the Maintain Don’t Gain Workshop on theWellnessWorks website: (https://www.bhswellnessworks.org)
Utilize the weight log, tips and recipes to stay on track.
Attend a final weigh-in after New Years to be entered intoa drawing for a $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods card
Upon completion of program, (must attend both weigh-ins) you will earn 20Wellness Points
Completing this program qualifies as a Wellness Education for 2017Wellness Insurance Premium Discount
Friday, November 207:30 am - 4 :00 pm BMC Wellness Office
Monday, November 23
Tuesday, November 24
7:30 am - 9:30 am Hillcrest Campus of BMC
7:30 am - 4 :00 pm BMC Wellness Office
11:00 am - 1:00 pm BMC PDR “C”
Wednesday, November 25 7:30 am - 4 :00 pm BMC Wellness Office
Wellness at Work wants you to enjoy the holidays while staying in control. Goal: Try to keep your weight stable within 1-2 pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Come to one of the initial weigh-ins before Thanksgiving and sign up for the Maintain Don’t Gain Workshop on the WellnessWorks website. Attend a final weigh-in after New Years to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods card!
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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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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
Savings and loan specials appear every day!
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(413) 447-7772 www.berkshirefcu.com
Wellness Fall Special You could win a Visa, Berkshire Organics or Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card
Call 413-447-3100 or email [email protected]
Just Complete the following
by December 31, 2015
1. On-line Health Assessment 2. Coaching Appointment
Your name will be entered into a special drawing.
You could win a gift card!
Earn 2 entries into the drawing when your spouse completes 1 & 2!
(No Spouse? Lucky You!)
413‐447‐3100 h�ps://www.bhswellnessworks.org
Drawing: January 5, 2016
All coaching appointments since 10/01/2015 are eligible for the drawing.
*Gi� card values are as follows…
Visa: $100 Dick’s Spor�ng Goods: $50 Berkshire Organics: $50
Wellness Fall Special You could win a Visa, Berkshire Organics or Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card
Call 413-447-3100 or email [email protected]
Just Complete the following
by December 31, 2015
1. On-line Health Assessment 2. Coaching Appointment
Your name will be entered into a special drawing.
You could win a gift card!
Earn 2 entries into the drawing when your spouse completes 1 & 2!
(No Spouse? Lucky You!)
413‐447‐3100 h�ps://www.bhswellnessworks.org
Drawing: January 5, 2016
All coaching appointments since 10/01/2015 are eligible for the drawing.
*Gi� card values are as follows…
Visa: $100 Dick’s Spor�ng Goods: $50 Berkshire Organics: $50
Drawing: January 5, 2016All Wellness Visits since 10/01/2015 are eligible
for the drawing.
Wellness Fall Special You could win a Visa, Berkshire Organics or Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card
Call 413-447-3100 or email [email protected]
Just Complete the following
by December 31, 2015
1. On-line Health Assessment 2. Coaching Appointment
Your name will be entered into a special drawing.
You could win a gift card!
Earn 2 entries into the drawing when your spouse completes 1 & 2!
(No Spouse? Lucky You!)
413‐447‐3100 h�ps://www.bhswellnessworks.org
Drawing: January 5, 2016
All coaching appointments since 10/01/2015 are eligible for the drawing.
*Gi� card values are as follows…
Visa: $100 Dick’s Spor�ng Goods: $50 Berkshire Organics: $50
Calling all Artistic & Creative BHS StaffHelp design a logo for
Wellness at Work Moving in the right direction
We are looking for something that encompasses: Body, Mind & Spirit
Email your design to Carol Nixon at [email protected] All par�cipants who submit a design will earn 20 Wellness Points.
Submit your design by December 1, 2015 winner to receive a
$100 Visa Gift Card
413-447-3100 [email protected]
Calling All Artistic and Creative BHS Staff:
Help Design a Logo for Wellness at Work
Wellness Fall Special You could win a Visa, Berkshire Organics or Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card
Call 413-447-3100 or email [email protected]
Just Complete the following
by December 31, 2015
1. On-line Health Assessment 2. Coaching Appointment
Your name will be entered into a special drawing.
You could win a gift card!
Earn 2 entries into the drawing when your spouse completes 1 & 2!
(No Spouse? Lucky You!)
413‐447‐3100 h�ps://www.bhswellnessworks.org
Drawing: January 5, 2016
All coaching appointments since 10/01/2015 are eligible for the drawing.
*Gi� card values are as follows…
Visa: $100 Dick’s Spor�ng Goods: $50 Berkshire Organics: $50
You could win a Visa, Berkshire Organics or Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card
Calling all Artistic & Creative BHS StaffHelp design a logo for
Wellness at Work Moving in the right direction
We are looking for something that encompasses: Body, Mind & Spirit
Email your design to Carol Nixon at [email protected] All par�cipants who submit a design will earn 20 Wellness Points.
Submit your design by December 1, 2015 winner to receive a
$100 Visa Gift Card
413-447-3100 [email protected]
Calling all Artistic & Creative BHS StaffHelp design a logo for
Wellness at Work Moving in the right direction
We are looking for something that encompasses: Body, Mind & Spirit
Email your design to Carol Nixon at [email protected] All par�cipants who submit a design will earn 20 Wellness Points.
Submit your design by December 1, 2015 winner to receive a
$100 Visa Gift Card
413-447-3100 [email protected]
Calling all Artistic & Creative BHS StaffHelp design a logo for
Wellness at Work Moving in the right direction
We are looking for something that encompasses: Body, Mind & Spirit
Email your design to Carol Nixon at [email protected] All par�cipants who submit a design will earn 20 Wellness Points.
Submit your design by December 1, 2015 winner to receive a
$100 Visa Gift Card
413-447-3100 [email protected]
We are looking for something that encompasses
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
Call 413-447-3100 or email [email protected]
Thanks and Recognition
S c o p e8
In Memoriam• Wynn A. Sayman, MD, a former Chief of Surgery at Berkshire Medical Center, died on October 12th at the age of 89. He practiced general surgery from 1965 to his retirement in 1980.
• Robert G. Fletcher, MD, a Chief of Pathology at Fairview Hospital and the former St. Luke’s Hospital, now Berkshire Medical Center, died on October 19th at the age of 89.
• Mabel L. Hermon, a switchboard operator and employee of the Admissions Department at the former North Adams Regional Hospital, now the North Adams Campus of BMC, died on October 25th at the age of 90.
• Patricia A. Langlois, a former Registered Nurse in the Critical Care Unit at BMC, died on November 5th at the age of 74.
• A. Barbara Duval, a switchboard operator at the former North Adams Regional Hospital, now the North Adams Campus of BMC, died on November 7th at the age of 88.
The staff of Berkshire Health Systems offers its deepest condolences to their friends and family.
Chaplain’s Corner: More Thoughts from the Book of WisdomBy The Reverend Art Kaufman, BMC Chaplain
“Everyone was very kind and caring, from the doctors to the housekeeping staff, in taking care of me and my medical condition.” – Comment from a BMC 5 South patient
“The technicians and all the staff were excellent. They knew I was nervous and everyone helped me by answering all my questions and taking very good care of me.” – Comment from a BMC Cardiology Services patient
“I have been dealing with Fairview for years and have always found my treatment great.” – Comment from a Fairview Hospital Laboratory Services patient
“It was a great experience; very professional and comforting. All staff went above and beyond what I expected. Thanks to everyone involved in my surgery.” – Comment from a Crane Center for Ambulatory Surgery patient
“Very comfortable, relaxed, friendly people and atmosphere. Everyone treated my family very well. This was a hip replacement. I also had one earlier and that experience was just as great.” – Comment from a BMC Orthopedic Unit patient
“The staff worked well with all my needs. They did this with respect, humor and care. My experience was fantastic.” – Comment from a BMC Cardiac Rehabilitation patient
“My husband and I prefer going to Fairview any time we need tests of any kind done. It is an excellent facility.” – Comment from a Radiation Oncology patient
“As a visitor from (a southern state) experiencing an emergency due to infection and kidney stone, I couldn't have been more pleased with my care. You should give lessons to other medical facilities.” – Comment from a BMC patient
• Believe in miracles… but don’t rely on them.
• Life’s problems wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there was no way to get over them.
• Don’t wish you could go back and make a new start. Start from where you are and make a new ending.
• Love may mean nothing in tennis, but it means everything in life.
• And especially relevant to the season ahead, No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.
