July 10, 2020
The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age. The good news is colorectal cancer is slow growing and if detected early, is very treatable.
July 10, 2020
TCTMD.com: Smoking is still common and tied to higher mortality. Dr. Quinn Pack, non-invasive cardiologist, BMP Cardiology, states, "Help one person quit smoking, and you could probably do five bypass surgeries for the same effect. So the size of the impact is just remarkable. The good news is if you're a 40-year-old smoker who has a heart attack and you quit, there's a really good chance, do everything right and you'll never have another heart attack."
July 08, 2020
A letter sent to the World Health Organization (WHO), signed by over 200 scientists, claims that aerosolized droplets floating in the air can cause infection. Baystate Health's Dr. Sarah Haessler addresses concerns that the virus could be airborne.
July 08, 2020
UMass medical students and other health professions students are engaged in COVID-related activities and a variety of volunteer efforts at Baystate and in the community.
July 07, 2020
Although it's good to let your kids rest and relax this summer, it's important to make sure they don't become couch potatoes.
July 02, 2020
While rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths have gone down in Massachusetts, experts warn that precautions are still vital.
July 02, 2020
When Robert A. Shanley set up his trust decades ago, he never envisioned anything like the coronavirus pandemic.
July 02, 2020
Baystate Health Foundation donors have stepped up to support the battle against COVID-19.
July 02, 2020
Rays of Hope has named the first husband and wife team to be the 2020/2021 Rays of Hope Chairs.
July 02, 2020
For Rapid Response Team Resource RN Rick Barus, tools like the LUCAS device help him to save lives.