Kidney Specialist Joins BMC Staff and Physician Practice

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Dr. Steven Lamontagne
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems has appointed Dr. Steven P. Lamontagne – a fellowship trained nephrologist – to the Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center at Berkshire Medical Center.

Lamontagne joins Dr. David Albert, Dr. Hani Erian, Dr. David Henner, Dr. Stephen Nelson and Dr. Henry Rose on the physician staff at the center and is accepting new patients in need of dialysis and/or kidney disease services.
Lamontagne is board certified in internal medicine and was fellowship trained in nephrology at the University of Rochester Medical Center - the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

For an appointment with Lamontagne or one of his colleagues, call the Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center at BMC, 413-447-2764.
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BCC's New President Gets Higher Ed Board OK

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday formally voted to approve the appointment of Hara Charlier as Berkshire Community College's next president.
 
The vote follows the recent unanimous recommendation by the BCC Board of Trustees and marks the final step in the college's presidential search process. Charlier will officially assume the role on July 1, 2026.
 
She is currently president of Central Lakes College in Minnesota and was selected following a comprehensive national search process guided by campus and community input.
 
Charlier replaces Ellen Kennedy, who will retire after 14 years as president of college at the end of the academic year.
 
With state approval now secured, BCC looks forward to welcoming Charlier as its next leader and continuing its commitment to student success, workforce development, and service to the Berkshires, according to a statement from the college. 
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