About Baystate Health

Academic Innovation

As an integrated academic health system, the advancement of knowledge is a major component of our work. Serving as the regional campus of the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, we educate and train current and future caregivers, including approximately 800 medical students, residents, and fellows; nearly 1,200 nursing students and residents; and more than 400 allied health students each year. Together, these programs help prepare much of our region's healthcare workforce to meet patients' needs for years to come.

Strengthening Our Communities

At Baystate Health, our commitment extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and medical practices. Through community partnerships, health improvement initiatives, workforce development programs, and investments that address the social factors influencing health, we work to strengthen the well-being of the communities we serve. Learn more about how we're making a difference across Western Massachusetts through our Community Impact efforts.

Our Workforce

With a workforce of nearly 13,000 team members, Baystate Health is one of western Massachusetts’ strongest economic engines. With more than 900 beds on average across our five hospitals, we are working to make healthcare accessible to people in our region.

The breadth of experience and perspectives within our workforce enables us to meet our community’s needs with cultural competence and compassion. We are committed to fostering an environment where both employees and patients feel respected and supported. As a result, the Human Rights Campaign has recognized Baystate Health as a national leader in providing inclusive and equitable healthcare.

Building the Future of Healthcare in Western Massachusetts

For more than 140 years, Baystate Health has grown alongside the communities of Western Massachusetts, evolving from a single hospital into an integrated healthcare system dedicated to improving lives. Learn how our legacy of care, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future are helping us meet the evolving needs of our region.