Pittsfield Community Food Pantry Benefit Concert

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Community Food Pantry (formerly South Community Food Pantry) announced its first-ever benefit concert, celebrating the musical talent of the Berkshires while raising support for those in need. 
 
The stage will feature: The Wanda Houston Band, Billy Keane, Jackson DuCharme, Natalia Bernal and Jason Ennis.
 
The concert will be held at 7:00 pm on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at the Colonial Theater at 111 South Street, Pittsfield.  Tickets are $40, and $60 (plus ticketing fees).
 
Ticket proceeds will go directly to the Food Pantry.
 
"We are incredibly grateful to Berkshire Theater Group for providing the Colonial Theater for our event," said Mary Spina, event chairperson. "We are so excited to hold our first concert in this beautiful theater."" 
 
Operating from United Church of Christ Pittsfield at 110 South Street, the Pantry is a lifeline for over 1,000 households every week.  The pantry is run entirely by volunteers, so more of the money raised can go directly towards serving these families.  With recent cuts to SNAP and a decrease in USDA and MEFAP food supplies, this concert will allow the pantry to continue to purchase food to meet an increasing demand.
 
To purchase tickets, call the Colonial Box Office at 413-997-4444, or visit their website at www.berkshiretheatergroup.org/event/rock-the-pantry
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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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