Dr. Richard Perera honored by BMC staff

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Dr. Richard D. Perera
In conjunction with National Doctors Day, the staff of Berkshire Medical Center has recognized Richard D. Perera, M.D. with its Most Patient-Centered Doctor award for 2005. Dr. Perera, a longtime member of the BMC medical staff is an internal medicine practitioner with the Berkshire Medical Group in Pittsfield. He was honored during a special breakfast reception held for the entire medical staff at BMC on March 30, National Doctors Day. The staff of Berkshire Medical Center submitted nominations for the award. They chose to honor Dr. Perera, among the many fine physicians on staff at BMC based on his actions as a role model and physician leader who demonstrates caring through quality interactions with others. 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. "I am very grateful to the fine BMC Staff for honoring me in this way," said Dr. Perera. "I am grateful, too, for my fellow physicians and my patients, from whom I learn daily." The criteria for nomination included citing a physician who demonstrates respect for individuals in interactions with patients, their loved ones and staff colleagues, taking the time to answer all questions posed by the patient, family and nurses, has demonstrated ability to alleviate patients' fear and anxiety and frequently involves family and friends in patient care. Additionally, the physician was selected for promoting teamwork and communication among various disciplines, encouraging and enhancing positive staff relationships. Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and National Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Perera has been practicing in Pittsfield since the early 1960's, when he served on the medical staffs of then-Pittsfield General Hospital and the former St. Luke's Hospital, which later merged to become Berkshire Medical Center. He has been a physician with the Berkshire Medical Group since 1962. He also serves as an assistant professor, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Perera received his Medical Degree from New York Medical College. He served his internship at Montefiore Hospital in New York City and underwent residency training at Boston Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Perera also served a cardiopulmonary fellowship at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. Dr. Perera served in the United States Army, where he was Assistant Chief of the Tuberculosis Section for Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver. He was honorably discharged, having attained the rank of Lt. Colonel.
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Lanesborough Fifth-Graders Win Snowplow Name Contest

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — One of the snowplows for Highway District 1 has a new name: "The Blizzard Boss."
 
The name comes from teacher Gina Wagner's fifth-grade class at Lanesborough Elementary School. 
 
The state Department of Transportation announced the winners of the fourth annual "Name A Snowplow" contest on Monday. 
 
The department received entries from public elementary and middle school classrooms across the commonwealth to name the 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service during the 2025/2026 winter season. 
 
The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season and to recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors during winter operations. 
 
"Thank you to all of the students who participated. Your creativity allows us to highlight to all, the importance of the work performed by our workforce," said  interim MassDOT Secretary Phil Eng.  
 
"Our workforce takes pride as they clear snow and ice, keeping our roads safe during adverse weather events for all that need to travel. ?To our contest winners and participants, know that you have added some fun to the serious take of operating plows. ?I'm proud of the skill and dedication from our crews and thank the public of the shared responsibility to slow down, give plows space and put safety first every time there is a winter weather event."
 
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