A Pittsfield doctor was one of eight physicians who were disciplined by the state Board of Registration in Medicine Wednesday.
Dr. Barry Lobovits, an Internist, had his medical license suspended for at least a year for an alleged broad pattern of incompetent care that endangered his caseload of diabetics, asthmatics and substance abusers. The Lobovits case was based on a yearlong audit of his medical records prompted by complaints from patients.
The Boston Globe reported yesterday that the case against Lobovits focused on his care of 26 patients. The medical board also took action against doctors from Newton, North Andover, Quincy, Boston and doctors who also had licenses in New York and Pennsylvania.
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McCann Recognizes Superintendent Award Recipient
By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
Landon LeClair and Superintendent James Brosnan with Landon's parents Eric and Susan LeClair, who is a teacher at McCann.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Superintendent's Award has been presented to Landon LeClair, a senior in McCann Technical School's advanced manufacturing course.
The presentation was made last Thursday by Superintendent Jame Brosnan after Principal Justin Kratz read from teachers' letters extolling LeClair's school work, leadership and dedication.
"He's become somewhat legendary at the Fall State Leadership Conference for trying to be a leader at his dinner table, getting an entire plate of cookies for him and all his friends," read Kratz to chuckles from the School Committee. "Landon was always a dedicated student and a quiet leader who cared about mastering the content."
LeClair was also recognized for his participation on the school's golf team and for mentoring younger teammates.
"Landon jumped in tutoring the student so thoroughly that the freshman was able to demonstrate proficiency on an assessment despite the missed class time for golf matches," read Kratz.
The principal noted that the school also received feedback from LeClair's co-op employer, who rated him with all fours.
"This week, we sent Landon to our other machine shop to help load and run parts in the CNC mill," his employer wrote to the school. LeClair was so competent the supervisor advised the central shop might not get him back.
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