Raquel Belforti, DO, MS, has been named regional executive dean of UMass Chan-Baystate and chief academic officer for ...

Baystate Health's Neuro Critical Care Unit offers expert, 24/7 treatment for stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, and ...

Baystate Wing Hospital is a 46-bed community hospital in Palmer, Massachusetts. We provide access to the world-class doctors, treatments, diagnostics, and technology of the Baystate Health network.

If you’re a current Baystate Health patient, you can now schedule an appointment online. To schedule an annual physical, follow-up, or same-day sick visit, select “Request Appointment” with one of our ...

Every day, roughly 16 million Americans suffer from a headache. For the majority of those folks, what they’re experiencing is a tension headache. While this type of headache can be brought on by a ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, ...

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 ...

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 ...