Joan Brancroft, President of Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America with David Phelps, President, Berkshire Health Systems, in the newly renovated Stroke and Neurology Unit at Berkshire Medical Center.
Berkshire Health Systems has announced that the Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America has donated $100,000 to Berkshire Medical Center, in support of the hospital’s stroke and neurology programs. In recognition of this gift, BMC has dedicated its newly renovated Stroke and Neurology Unit in honor of Berkshire Life. A new sign located on the unit commemorates the donation.
“Having Berkshire Life’s name associated with this unit goes hand-in-hand with our own mission,†said Joan Bancroft, President of Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America. “Not only is stroke a leading cause of both the disability and long term care scenarios that our product lines address, the educational approach employed by the medical and support team with patients and family members is in line with our own focus on better understanding the needs of our customers.â€
“Berkshire Life Insurance has taken a leading role in supporting our community,†said David Phelps, President of Berkshire Health Systems. “With this generous gift, Berkshire Life is making another important investment in the Berkshires, helping Berkshire Health Systems and BMC to provide the best services available for stroke and neurology care in a warm environment. Our physicians and staff, and our patients and their loved ones all benefit from Berkshire Life’s generosity.â€
Berkshire Medical Center was the first hospital in the United States to receive the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines Stroke Performance Achievement Award, and remains the only hospital in the country to earn the award for three consecutive years. BMC and its sister hospital, Fairview Hospital, are both designated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as Primary Stroke Centers. The Stroke and Neurology Unit at BMC, located on the second floor of the hospital, provides comprehensive care for patients suffering from stroke and other neurological conditions.
Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America, Pittsfield, MA, is a wholly owned stock subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY. Its key missions are to grow Guardian’s disability income and long-term care lines of business and to research and develop new insurance products.
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DALTON, Mass. — The town's popular Dalton Day festival is returning this weekend after a year's hiatus.
The event will kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. in the field in front of the Senior Center.
The community celebration was established in 2023 by the Cultural Council in an effort to increase resident participation at town meetings while also showcasing the area's welcoming, diverse, artistic and sporty atmosphere. In 2024, the event brought together 300 residents.
"The primary mission of Dalton Day is to foster a strong sense of community, build civic pride, and bring residents together through a shared celebration of local culture, music, and food," said Jeannie Ingram, Select Board member and cultural council chair, and Lori Venezia, executive assistant to the town manager.
The event provides an accessible and free platform for "civic education, community bonding, and supporting local businesses, artisans, makers, and culture more broadly," they said.
The festival strengthens the fabric of the town both civically and economically by connecting grassroots organizations with residents, fostering a shared sense of belonging, and providing free, family-friendly entertainment.
It also serves as an opportunity for community members to meet with local officials and a couple of state officials. State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Leigh Davis will be coming from Beacon Hill to speak at the event.
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