Gastroparesis (GP) refers to when the stomach takes longer than usual to empty its contents into the small intestine.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Baystate Health is pleased to announce that Clara Guixa has been named Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIO) effective Monday, June 2. In her role as CIO, Guixa will serve ...

If there’s one thing Dr. Emily Zametkin has learned throughout her career working in hospice is that it’s never easy to talk about. “Not only is end-of-life a difficult subject,” she says, “there’s ...

The designation was awarded following a comprehensive review of Baystate’s nursing practices, outcomes, and culture of care. The ANCC highlighted Baystate Medical Center for exemplary performance in ...

As the weather warms up, you'll see more mosquitoes. The tiny insects can be more than just an annoyance. While some mosquito bites will only itch, others can carry potentially dangerous illnesses, ...

Air Pollution: Studies have shown that particle pollution in outdoor air—like that coming from vehicle exhaust, dust, pollen, smoke, wildfires, coal-fired power plants and other industrial sources—can ...

As of March 20, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 378 confirmed measles cases and two deaths in the United States. While nowhere near the current number of cases ...

While the term venous disease may not be familiar to many Americans, millions of them live with one. According to Kristen Steidler, a certified nurse practitioner with Baystate Vascular Services, ...

Cancer treatments have made significant strides in recent years, offering hope to many patients. However, these treatments can sometimes have unintended effects on cardiovascular health. Understanding ...

In recent years, intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity as a means to lose weight. In 2023 alone, roughly 38 million Americans tried intermittent fasting. While social media is filled with ...

As Coburn explains, “Tinnitus is not a disease itself but the result of abnormal neural activity that the brain interprets as sound.” “Normally, the brain and the sensitive hair cells in the cochlea, ...

Affecting nearly 5% of the U.S. population, or 10.5 million adults, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an exceedingly common and growing health concern.According to Dr. Kyle M. Gobeil of Baystate ...