Raquel Belforti, DO, MS, has been named regional executive dean of UMass Chan-Baystate and chief academic officer for ...

Baystate Health's Neuro Critical Care Unit offers expert, 24/7 treatment for stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, and ...

Every day, roughly 16 million Americans suffer from a headache. For the majority of those folks, what they’re experiencing is a tension headache. While this type of headache can be brought on by a ...

If you’re a current Baystate Health patient, you can now schedule an appointment online. To schedule an annual physical, follow-up, or same-day sick visit, select “Request Appointment” with one of our ...

Most medications should be stored at room temperature — between 59°F and 77°F — in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Heat, cold, moisture, and sunlight can reduce a medication’s ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, ...

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib (AF), is the most common heart arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, in the United States and the world, according to Dr. Amir Lotfi, MD, FRCPC FSCAI, Chief, ...

Springfield, MASS. — Baystate Health continues work at the Baystate Mary Lane campus to address safety and structural concerns stemming from the deterioration of several long-standing vacant buildings ...

When most people hear the word ‘neurosurgery,’ they immediately think ‘brain surgery.’ But the truth about neurosurgery is this: it isn’t just brain surgery. Here we share 5 things you may be ...

Facial pain is common and can often be debilitating for those who experience it. Described as sharp and stabbing pain that can sometimes feel like an electric shock, simple actions like smiling, ...

Before you panic, read our expert's explanation of why you might get called back after a routine mammogram, and why it's important to follow through. The most important thing is to not let your ...

Given it’s the most common cancer in women in the U.S., breast cancer is well-known and understood to be a health issue of concern. What’s not so well-known is that there’s more to early detection ...