BMC Community Pharmacy Recognized for Quality Care

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Community Pharmacy at Berkshire Medical Center has achieved accreditation by Accreditation Commission for Health Care, citing the quality of its Specialty Pharmacy Services. 
 
Following a survey, ACHC noted that the pharmacy, located in the Warriner Building at BMC, "has demonstrated that it operates at a level of quality, integrity and effectiveness consistent with ACHC standards. It is an achievement of which your organization can be proud that marks your commitment to quality in the provision of care."
 
The ACHC accreditation is effective for a three-year period. The Berkshire Community Pharmacy is also accredited by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission. 
 
"This accreditation shows that the Berkshire Community Pharmacy provides an exceptional standard of care for our patients," said David MacHaffie, director of retail and specialty pharmacy services for Berkshire Health Systems. "Our Specialty Pharmacy is critical for many of our patients with complex medical conditions who require specialized pharmaceutical services. This recognition is a credit to our entire staff for their continuous commitment to quality."

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Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Holds Awards Banquet

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Friday honored outstanding contributors to the Berkshire County sports scene at its third annual Awards Dinner at the Polish Falcon Club.
 
The foundation supports youth sports throughout the county each year.
 
In 2025-26, those donations totaled more than $30,000 to groups ranging from youth football and cheerleading programs, Pittsfield Little League, Northern Berkshire Softball and the Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club Recreation Therapy Program, to name a few.
 
Funds raised by the foundation also go to support its annual Vera Barborotta Memorial Sportsman Scholarship, which this year went to Lee High School graduate Joey Abderhalden and Taconic grad Madeline Harrington.
 
Two other recently graduated high school standout athletes were recognized as winners of the Al Bianchi Memorial Athletes of the Year: Madison McCarthy and Cooper Calvert, both of Wahconah Regional High School.
 
Pittsfield High School girls basketball coach Kristy Conyers and Hoosac Valley boys basketball coach Matt Larabee received the foundation's Coach of the Year Awards.
 
John Castonguay received the Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Living Legend Award. A.J. Ziter took home the Connie Bianchi Memorial Award of Merit. And Mark Moulton rounded out the honorees with the foundation's Volunteer of the Year Award.
 
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