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.

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.

It is commonly described as the most painful human affliction, worse than kidney stones, childbirth without medication, and even traumatic amputation. That’s how Baystate Health neurosurgeon Dr. Kamal ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...