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A Little Warrior Princess: Elariya’s Story

Baystate's NICU team worked to save Elariya's life, born just 23 weeks and 6 days into her mom’s pregnancy.

Baystate Has Literally Given Me Life

With expert care from his nephrologist and the Baystate Transplant Program team, Gary overcame complications and regained his health, inspiring others to consider organ donation.

Brandon’s Voice: How a Baystate Health PediPal Team Helped a Young Author Find His Words

Thirteen-year-old Brandon, who lives with cerebral palsy and uses a communication device, became a published author with support from Baystate Health’s PediPal team.

Violinist’s Story of Music, Medicine, and Healing

Linda, a violinist, received immediate emergency care after her stroke, allowing her to play and teach violin again.

Baystate Health Leads with Precision: One of Few Centers in the U.S. Offering Life-Saving Procedure to Remove Early Cancerous Digestive Tract Lesions

A highly specialized procedure to remove precancerous and early cancerous lesions from the GI tract, is now being offered at Baystate Health.

A Legacy of Love at Baystate Children’s Hospital: Max Preston’s Story

Max's Corner at Baystate Children's Hospital is a special place for reflection, thanks to the kindness of Max's family and friends.

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.