Berkshire Athenaeum announces Call for Art

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Artists between the ages of 12 and 18 are welcome to submit their work between July 1 and August 24, 2024 to be displayed in the Bekshire Athenaeum.
 
The theme for the Call for Art is "empowerment."
 
"We want our teenage visitors to feel like the library is for them," said Vanessa Justice, young adult librarian. "That it is a place where they can feel empowered and see their own artwork, and themselves, reflected in a space where they can explore their interests, ask questions, and be curious."
 
On July 23, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., youth can participate in an evening of art making with local artist and arts advocate Maru Dominguez, who will guide participants in creating art based on the idea of "empowerment." Youth can submit their completed work to our Call for Art. 
 
This workshop will be available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Open to 12 – 18 year olds.
 
All artwork will be included in a showing at the Berkshire Athenaeum August 27, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Limited space is available for display in the Young Adult Department and as such, artwork not used for display will be returned to the artist. The Berkshire Athenaeum reserves the right to choose which artwork is displayed. The criteria for choosing artwork will include:
interpretation of the theme, creativity and originality, and the quality of the artwork and artistic skill demonstrated.
 

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BHS Recognized for Digital Health Achievement

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced the results of the 2025 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, an internationally recognized benchmarking program that honors excellence in digitally enabled healthcare. 
 
Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) is proud to announce its Level 8 achievement for both Acute and Ambulatory categories.
 
Among the more than 50,000 facilities represented, BHS ranked in clinical quality and safety, analytics and data management, cybersecurity, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement and innovation. The survey evaluates the adoption maturity, outcomes and value of technology integration across healthcare organizations at all stages of digital maturity – from early phase digitization to advanced transformation.
 
The Digital Health Most Wired survey serves as a comprehensive evaluation and digital maturity report card for healthcare organizations across the globe. As success in digital transformation increasingly influences the quality and accessibility of care, this recognition program reflects the progress of leading healthcare providers as they reshape the future of healthcare. This achievement extends beyond information technology to every area of the enterprise, symbolizing a collective commitment to advancing health and care through strategic digital initiatives.
 
"Berkshire Health Systems has consistently been an early adopter and leader in the utilization of digital technology to improve healthcare quality, safety, security and engagement with our patients across the spectrum of care," said William Young, BHS Chief Information Officer. "I am proud of the incredible commitment of our IT team to excellence in serving our hospitals, practices, and our community."
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