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Taking Back Her Life: Jackie Comrie-Charlton Defies Family History to Manage Type 2 Diabetes

Jackie Comrie-Charlton defies her family history to manage type 2 diabetes with the help of her care team at Baystate Health.

Jenn Venn: My Breast Cancer Journey

A breast cancer survivor details her journey from finding a lump, to diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.

Brought Back from the Brink: CPR Gave Mark a Second Chance

At-home CPR from his wife and emergency cardiac surgery gave Mark Kmiec a second chance after his heart attack.

His Way to Health: Richard Zglobicki's Diabetes Management Journey

When Richard Zglobicki was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he knew managing his blood sugar levels and A1C would be crucial to maintaining his health.

Looking Up with Courage: Ashley Piccirilli’s Story

After a devastating accident, Ashley Piccirilli worked hard to recover, climb mountains, and more with the help of her Baystate Health care team.

Cindi Moulden-Keyes Shares Her Cancer Story to Help Others

Cindi Moulden-Keys shares why getting a mammogram was the best decision she ever made.

Lee Allentuck's Successful Bypass Surgery

After spending one night in the cardiac ICU and less than a week in the hospital, Lee returned home after successful bypass surgery at Baystate

A Game-Changer: Heart Patient Has Second TAVR Surgery

Heart surgery patient Suzanne calls minimally invasive TAVR procedure "a game-changer."

For Kasie Harrington a Water Birth at The Birthplace Was "So Worth It"

Wanting a water birth and working with a midwife, Kasie Harrington chose The Birthplace for all three of her babies. She says, “It was so very worth it.

Rick’s Redemption: Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Gives Patient New Life

After struggling with his weight since the third grade, Rick Tremblay changed his life with bariatric surgery.