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Inspiring Stories of Real Baystate Health Patients & Team Members

Baystate Health patients and team members share their stories from the front lines of healthcare. 

How Yessenia's life changed after managing her daughters' asthma

How a house call helped this mom make a healthier home and avoid the ER.

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Stroke Care Inspires Patient to Follow in Her Mom’s Footsteps

Tyana was only 22 when she had a stroke. Her mom rushed her to the ER, where Baystate Medical Center staff worked fast to prevent paralysis or worse.

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Rare Heart Tumor Spelled Relief After Years of Pain

Kalia Furnari battled intense nerve pain and migraine headaches for decades until Baystate Health experts discovered the cause and removed a tumor from her heart.

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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.
Vanessa’s Victory Voyage: A Weight-Loss Surgery Journey

Trying to keep up with her kids, Vanessa knew something had to change. Bariatric weight-loss surgery and her support team helped her get healthier.
The WATCHMAN Device & Procedure Lets Enzo Return to Gardening

After feeling lightheaded in the garden, Dr. Enzo Di Giacomo spoke to his doctor and learned about the WATCHMAN device & procedure for stroke prevention.
A Life-Saving Love: How Her Family's CPR Saved Linda Ferioli

With a call to 911, instructions from the emergency dispatcher, and fast-acting, Linda Ferioli's family saved her with CPR after her cardiac arrest.
After a Traumatic Car Crash: Survivor Tells Her Incredible Story

During a car accident, Alicenne was thrown 10 feet from the car. Surviving the ordeal, she shares her story of being treated in the trauma center.
Managing Blood Pressure After a Health Scare: One Woman’s Story

Head pain and dizziness drove Yvonne Scott to call 911, discover she has high blood pressure, and start a blood pressure management plan with her doctor.

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