Family Storytelling at the Berkshire Athenaeum

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, is hosting an opportunity to record one or more family stories on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
 
Grandparents, elders, parents, and children are invited to share family stories, which will be recorded and archived.
 
Participants will receive a copy of the recording to keep.
 
Herman Melville's novella "Billy Budd" was discovered and published by his granddaughter, Eleanor.
 
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of "Billy Budd's" publication, the Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire
Athenaeum are hosting this oral history event, encouraging intergenerational sharing of family stories.
 
The program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Light snacks will be offered.
 
This opportunity is offered in collaboration with the Berkshire County Historical Society at Herman Melville's Arrowhead; the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College; and Festive Frolic in Downtown Pittsfield. The program is funded in part by Mass Humanities, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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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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