Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system serving over 800,000 people throughout western New England. We have been providing skilled and compassionate healthcare in the Pioneer ...

The UMass Chan Medical School and Baystate Health partnership means you’ll learn in an active hospital setting. As a regional campus of Massachusetts’ only public medical school, you’ll benefit from ...

Thank you for being a part of the Baystate Health community. The most commonly asked questions are listed below with links to answers. If you are unable to find what you’re looking for, please call ...

Most medications should be stored at room temperature — between 59°F and 77°F — in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Heat, cold, moisture, and sunlight can reduce a medication’s ...

Heart disease has existed for thousands of years and remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., responsible for about 1 in 4 deaths. Major advances since the mid-20th century—like coronary care ...

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib (AF), is the most common heart arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, in the United States and the world, according to Dr. Amir Lotfi, MD, FRCPC FSCAI, Chief, ...

Alcohol tolerance decreases with age. Changes such as reduced liver function and decreased muscle mass cause alcohol to stay in the bloodstream longer, making older adults feel intoxicated faster even ...

Facial pain is common and can often be debilitating for those who experience it. Described as sharp and stabbing pain that can sometimes feel like an electric shock, simple actions like smiling, ...

Given it’s the most common cancer in women in the U.S., breast cancer is well-known and understood to be a health issue of concern. What’s not so well-known is that there’s more to early detection ...

When most people hear the word ‘neurosurgery,’ they immediately think ‘brain surgery.’ But the truth about neurosurgery is this: it isn’t just brain surgery. Here we share 5 things you may be ...

As of March 20, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 378 confirmed measles cases and two deaths in the United States. While nowhere near the current number of cases ...

We’re all familiar with getting our blood pressure taken—the black cuff gets Velcro-ed around your arm, the squeezie ball is pumped until the cuff inflates, and the doctor or nurse patiently listens ...