Greylock Announces 'Spirit of Giving' Campaign Recipients

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union has announced the recipients of donations from its “Spirit of Giving” campaign.

The donations resulted from 14 department/teams within the credit union choosing worthy organizations or causes, to which Greylock donated $1,000 each. Additionally, Greylock gave each of the chosen organizations a $250 gift card from a local grocery store, to “pay forward” to a charity, or worthy cause of their choice.
 
“The ‘Spirit of Giving’ campaign was conceived, not only as a way for Greylock to give to worthy causes, but also to help others experience the best gift of all – the gift of giving back,” said Greylock’s Victoria May, assistant vice president, Manager Marketing Promotions and Partnerships.

“I have been overwhelmed by the positive remarks and tremendous activity taking place to support this initiative. I appreciate the passion all our employees displayed for the communities we serve,” added Greylock President and CEO John L. Bissell.

The 14 organizations receiving the $1,000 “Spirit of Giving” donations and the $250 gift cards:

* Berkshire County Kids’ Place

* Special Olympics /Berkshire County

* Moments House

* Elder Services of Berkshire County

* Construct



* Pediatric Development Center

* PopCares Inc.

* Kiwanis Club

* Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter

* Berkshire County Arc (BCArc)

* Soldier On

* The Dream Center

* Neighbor-to-Neighbor Fund

*  St. John Paul the Great Food Pantry.


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BHS Provider Clinics Win MHQP Patient Experience Awards

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced that three of its primary care provider clinics have received awards from Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) for being among the top practices in Massachusetts for patient experience in primary care.
 
The "MHQP Patient Experience Awards" is an annual awards program introduced in 2018 by MHQP, a non-profit measurement and reporting organization that works to improve the quality of patient care experiences in Massachusetts. MHQP conducts the only statewide survey of patient experience in primary care in Massachusetts.
 
"The teams at Adams Internists, Berkshire Internists and Lenox Family Health have worked extremely hard to provide their patients with the highest standard of compassionate, patient-centered care," said James Lederer, MD, BHS Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer. "Berkshire Health Systems is pleased by this recognition, which validates that our patients are receiving the quality communication, care, and support that they deserve, which is our highest priority."
 
Awards were given to top overall performers in adult primary care and pediatrics in each of nine performance categories. Adams Internists of BMC, Berkshire Internists of BMC and Lenox Family Health Center of BMC received recognition for the following awards for adult care:
  • Adams Internists of BMC: Distinction in Assessment of Patient Behavioral Health Issues
  • Berkshire Internists of BMC: Distinction in Patient-Provider Communications and How Well Providers Know Their Patients
  • Lenox Family Health Center of BMC: Distinction in Patient-Provider Communications and Office Staff Professional Experience
"It is not easy for a primary care practice to thrive in the current environment," said Barbra Rabson, MHQP's President and CEO. "We are thrilled to congratulate each of them on behalf of their patients for their exceptional commitment to excellence."
 
"Primary care is the foundation of our health care system," said Julita Mir, MD, MHQP's Board Chair. "The practices from all across the state recognized with this award have distinguished themselves where it matters most – in the experiences of their own patients."
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