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Patient Stories

Baystate patients share their stories, from diagnosis and treatment to the ways they’re making the most of every day.

Survivor Turned Her Car Accident “Into Something Beautiful”

Brenna Bean’s life was saved at Baystate Medical Center’s Level 1 trauma center. Today she says she’s thankful for her accident.

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Zoey Start Had Surgery at 6 Days Old – at 13 Days Old, She Was Home

“We are the family we are today because of Baystate”, says Zoey’s mom.

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Cutting-edge LVAD Technology Allows Heart Failure Patient to Live Without a Pulse

Baystate Health’s first LVAD patient embraces his second chance at life. Ernie Scruse shares his story.

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From Las Vegas To Westfield – An Ill-Fated Trip That Changed Everything
Bennie White was 2600 miles from home when he fell on snow-covered ice. Ruptured quad surgery and rehabilitation came next.
Yoga 'warrior' faced breast cancer head on
Tracey Gaylord would often hear her fellow yogis and her instructor call her the ‘Warrior.' When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she embraced the nickname.
Erin Lepage Grateful for Lifesaving Emergency Care
Erin Lepage had finished her day at work when, without warning, she collapsed in sudden cardiac arrest.
Golfer Looking Forward To Second "Hole in One" after Hand Surgery
Arriving at Baystate Medical Center after injuring his hand, all Donald Crum could think was, "I hope this doesn't ruin my golf game."
Having a Local Heart Doctor Meant Everything to Marie Fisher

She fainted in church without warning. That’s when she met Dr. Pajouh at Baystate Noble Hospital.
Open Heart Surgery Patient Gives Back

AnnMarie Harding visited Baystate Health for what she thought was a cold. She learned she didn’t need an antibiotic. She needed open-heart surgery.
'An Orchestra of Care' Provided Amazing Result for Patient
Marion Delimat was 90-years-young when Baystate Medical Center doctors discovered a cancerous tumor in her belly.
Back to Baking and Shaking

Wound care center helps Edward Yousfi get back to work at his local small business. 
Heart Problems Don't Always Come With Clear Warning Signs

Tom Kubacki went to urgent care for a sore throat. Then an EKG revealed an irregular heart beat. Thanks to Baystate Wing Emergency Department, he's home safe.