News in 2015

The Baystate Health Eastern Region has released its 2016 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Continuing Education Program schedule of classes for the 2016 year.

During the holidays, especially on New Year’s Eve, the incidence of alcohol-related traffic fatalities increases.

Double-dipping at a party can help spread illnesses like the flu and tuberculosis. Learn the science behind the spread.

It's that time of year again: flu season is upon us. If you want to stay healthy this winter, there are a few things you can do to help prevent you and your family members from catching the flu. 

Dana Dupuis, a Baystate Health mechanic, helped save part of a patient’s arm after a traumatic accident.

During National Blood Donor Month, the community is invited to participate in a blood drive on the Baystate Health Blood Donor Mobile.

Taking to heart the inspirational phrase that, “It is better to give than to receive,” Baystate Medical Center employees donated thousands of gifts on Dec. 17 as part of the hospital’s 11th annual “Spirit of Giving” toy drive.

It was back in 2009 when staff on Wesson 2 lost a beloved nurse as a result of domestic violence.

“Research is an integral part of what we do at Baystate Health. We believe that a thriving clinical trials program for both adults and children is essential to being able to provide our patients with state-of-the art treatments,” said Dr. Peter David Friedmann, MPH, Baystate Health’s newly-appointed Chief Research Officer.

Melissa Ross, a Social Worker and Bereavement coordinator, shares her tips for handling grief during the holidays.