BMC Names COO

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Tejas Gandhi has been named Chief Operating Officer of Berkshire Medical Center. 
 
Gandhi will begin his new leadership role at BMC on Nov. 18.  
 
"As the region's community teaching hospital and center for higher level clinical care, Berkshire Medical Center is a key contributor to the health and wellbeing of our community." said Darlene Rodowicz, president and CEO of BHS. "Tejas was the ideal candidate for this role, as he brings with him not only a depth of healthcare leadership experience and a forward-thinking approach, but also the deep commitment to building relationships – which is crucial in this role of leading our valued and entrusted community hospital." 
 
For the past three years, Gandhi has served as CEO of Ocus Health, and previously was Chief Operating Officer for Baystate Medical Center from 2016-2021. He has also previously served as Senior VP and Chief Administrative Officer for Navicent Health in Georgia, Assistant VP, Health Delivery Integration with Virtua Health, and other key roles. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Mumbai, a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Binghamton University and a Doctorate in Health Administration (DHA) from the Medical University of South Carolina. 
 
"I am thrilled to join Berkshire Medical Center in a few short weeks," said Gandhi. "It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead such a dedicated team such as the one at BMC. I look forward to collaborating with BMC's teams to ultimately advance health and wellness for everyone in our Berkshire community and continue to serve as the trusted healthcare providers that our neighbors turn to in their times of need."  

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Flying Cloud Receives $8K Matching Challenge

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Flying Cloud Institute has received an $8,000 Matching Challenge Gift from a summer camp family. 
 
This will allow donations received by Flying Cloud on Giving Tuesday, which is December 3, 2024, to be doubled, up to $8,000.
 
The funds raised will enable Flying Cloud to run its innovative science and art programs at two local Berkshire County schools, offering in-school science residencies and after school workshops to area youth. 
 
Flying Cloud educators will lead project-based investigations and model the Next Generation Science Strategies for inquiry-based learning. They will bring local STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) professionals as expert resources to the classroom, along with local artists who help students express their learning through original, creative work such as sculpture, dance, poetry, painting or film.
 
"I can't thank you enough for the experience you gave my students this week. The empowered looks on their faces and in their voices was pure magic today," said Sue Garcia, Morningside Elementary School Science Specialist, after a recent residency program with Flying Cloud.
 
To donate to the matching challenge, visit flyingcloudinstitute.org on December 3, 2024.
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