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Baystate Health, the CARES Act and You

April 06, 2020

Learn more about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act could impact you.

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What older adults need to know about COVID-19

April 06, 2020

Older adults are at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19. Dr. Maura Brennan offers information and tips.

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Social Distancing 101: How to stay safe from COVID-19

April 05, 2020

Social distancing is more than just staying away from other people. A Baystate expert shares his tips for staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Should a mother with COVID-19 symptoms breastfeed her baby?

April 05, 2020

Steps to take while breastfeeding to ensure the safety of newborns during COVID-19.

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Talking to kids about COVID-19

March 31, 2020

Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a reassuring way. As a parent, you can help your kids by understanding what information to tell them and how.

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Stay healthy during the coronavirus outbreak by stressing less

March 30, 2020

How staying calm can help you stay healthy during the time of coronavirus.

Birthing precautions during COVID-19: tips for pregnant women

March 29, 2020

Dr. Heather Sankey weighs in on birthing precautions during COVID-19.

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Here are Coronavirus terms you should know

March 28, 2020

We have compiled a glossary with important definitions related to the novel coronavirus.

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COVID-19: Tips for Teaching in a Pandemic

March 26, 2020

To meet the need to educate health professions learners during the COVID-19 pandemic, Baystate faculty created a list of online resources for remote teaching and learning.

Coronavirus vaccine needed, but safety key, researcher says

March 25, 2020

Springfield Republican/MassLive: Dr. Peter Friedman, chief research officer and associate dean for research for the University of Massachusetts Medical School, answers questions about the challenges of developing a vaccine for the coronavirus (COVID-19).