We’ve recently updated our electronic health record and other systems to better support your care. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this change and look forward to ...

Learn more about the proposed transition of Mercy Medical Center, its joint venture affiliates, and medical group entities in Massachusetts to Baystate Health, and what it means for our community.

SPRINGFIELD, MA — Baystate Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen (Kate) Healy as Chief Legal Officer (CLO), effective Monday, July 14, 2025. In this role, Healy will oversee the ...

Learn more about the proposed transition of Mercy Medical Center, its joint venture affiliates, and medical group entities in Massachusetts to Baystate Health, and what it means for our community.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

No matter your age or lifestyle, cuts, scrapes, and other open wounds are a normal part of life. In fact, in 2019 the Band-Aid brand sold over 42 million units of bandages and first aid tape in just ...

Before you panic, read our expert's explanation of why you might get called back after a routine mammogram, and why it's important to follow through. The most important thing is to not let your ...

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.— Baystate Health has named Amir Lotfi, MD, Chief Medical Officer, effective September 28, 2026. In this role, Dr. Lotfi will provide system-wide clinical leadership and help advance ...

Salt plays an important role in our health, both good and bad. Like everything, it should be consumed in moderation. Salt is essential to maintaining a healthy body, and sodium—the major component of ...