BMC Surgeon Honored With Patient-Centered Award

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Dr. Marcella Bradway
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dr. Marcella Bradway, a colorectal surgeon at Berkshire Medical Center, received the 2012 Patient-Centered Physician Award.

The award is presented annually to a physician who exemplifies the philosophy of patient-centered care at BMC.

"Dr. Bradway has earned the admiration and deep respect of all who work with her and is very deserving of this honor," said Diane Kelly, BMC chief operating officer. "She always makes time to interact with her patients, her physician colleagues and the staff, making the care and welfare of her patients the top priority."

"It is a pleasure to have her as a colleague," wrote one BMC staff member in nominating Bradway for the award. "I have approached her on numerous occasions with questions and she is always willing to talk with me. She makes rounds daily on all patients and takes the time necessary to discuss any questions or concerns, and involves the patient in planning the care. I have observed her at the bedside and her manner is top-notch. She is very gentle in tone with her patients."

The award focuses on communicating with patients and families, involving patients in health-care decisions, taking the time to talk with patients and listen to their concerns, and working collaboratively and respectfully with all other members of the care team so that everyone can do their very best in addressing patient care issues. These behaviors exemplify a growing philosophical belief that all care activities must be centered around the patients' needs, rather than hospital or individual routines and schedules.

The Patient-Centered Physician Award is presented each year in conjunction with National Doctors Day.

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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settle neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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