Anesthesiologist Joins Berkshire Health Systems

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Michael Stivelman, MD
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Berkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Michael Stivelman, MD, a board certified Anesthesiologist, to the BHS medical staff. He joins the BHS Anesthesiology team in providing comprehensive Anesthesiology services to patients at Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital.

Dr. Stivelman most recently worked at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD, where he served as Chief of Anesthesiology. He previously served as an Anesthesiologist with Delmarva Surgery Center, the Center for Aesthetic Surgery and Azar Eye Institute, also in Salisbury. He also served as president of Associated Anesthesiology, a physician and CRNA practice in Salisbury.

Dr. Stivelman received his medical degree from American University of the Caribbean in Montserrat, West Indies. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Medical College of Wisconsin.

Dr. Stivelman came to the Berkshires with his wife, Sara, who is now a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at Berkshire Medical Center, and daughter Tori.
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Springfield Man Charged for Murder in Friday Night Pittsfield Stabbing

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Springfield man is being charged with murder in the stabbing death of a 36-year-old city man on Friday night. 
 
Zyrus Jaynes, 24, was charged with one count of murder, and is expected to be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Monday, June 1.
 
Police did not release the name of the stabbing victim. 
 
According to a police report by Lt. John Soules, officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Hall Place at about 10 p.m. on Friday. 
 
The found the Pittsfield man "suffering from a life-threatening stab wound." First responders treated him and transported him to Berkshire Medical Center, where the victim died of his injuries.
 
As a result of the ensuing police investigation, which included cooperation from a number of witnesses, a suspect was identified and arrested the following morning.  
 
While a suspect has been arrested, police say the incident is still under investigation in conjunction with the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office. Anyone who wishes to provide information is asked to contact Detective James Losaw at 413-448-9700, Ext. 572. Information can also be provided anonymously by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411.)
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