print this page Baystate researchers advance work to improve quality of care October 25, 2011: Clinical researchers at Baystate Medical Center have received $2.4 million in grant funding   Update to Friday’s Notice About Romaine Lettuce October 03, 2011: Baystate Health is providing an update to information it shared Friday about a batch of romaine lettuce that was identified by one of Baystate’s suppliers as potentially contaminated   Baystate Mary Lane Hospital recognized as Top Performer by Joint Commission September 16, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital was named one of the nation’s top performers on Quality Key Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.   Baystate Franklin President Tapped for Expanded Role September 16, 2011: With the announcement of the retirement of Joan Sullivan, president of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware, Baystate Health leaders did not have to look far for a new leader. Learning of Sullivan’s plan to retire, the health system senior leaders looked at options to ensure the most effective way to continue to position the small community hospital in Ware.   Baystate Mary Lane Hospital President to Retire September 16, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital’s president, Joan C. Sullivan announced her plans to retire at the end of this year. Citing her desire to start a new chapter in her life after 30 years in healthcare, Sullivan will step down from her leadership role at the community hospital later this fall.   Baystate Health Named a Leader in Healthcare Equality Index August 23, 2011: Baystate Health has received a perfect rating from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for inclusive policies and treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people throughout its western Massachusetts network. Baystate, a ‘leader’ in the organization’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), is the only health system in New England to be recognized.   Pregnancy and the Heat – A Prescription for Trouble July 22, 2011: Tips for pregnant women during the summer. While many look forward to and enjoy the few short months of summer, it’s often a different story for those moms-to-be suffering through the sweltering high temperatures of the summer.   Hot Weather and Vehicles Can be a Deadly Combo for Kids July 05, 2011: Record number of 2010 deaths demands expanded educational efforts. Learn what you can do from Safe Kids of Western Mass headquartered at BMC.   Common summer window accidents have already taken place around New England July 05, 2011: Safe Kids of Western Mass. Teams Up with Trauma Surgeons from BMC to Offer Window Safety Tips   Athletic Trainer Joins Valley Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine July 01, 2011: Shayna Stoddard, BS, ATC, EMT of Keene, New Hampshire, has joined the staff as an athletic trainer.   Partnership results in new Bunker Gear Rack for Firefighters  June 28, 2011: BMLH Engineering and Carpenter contribute effort to build a rack for Ware firefighter gear.   Uma Raghunathan, MD, Neurologist, Joins BMLH Medical Staff June 16, 2011: Dr. Uma Raghunathan, a board certified Neurologist and member of Baystate Neurology, specializing in the treatment of adult neurological diseases, has joined the medical staff at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital.    June is Men's Health Care month June 15, 2011: Take the opportunity in June to speak to the important man in your life about his health and ask him to see a doctor on an annual basis   United Way of Hampshire County honors Baystate Mary Lane Hospital June 15, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital was recognized at the recent United Way of Hampshire County Campaign celebration luncheon for its outstanding involvement in this years campaigned.    Rays of Hope Expands Pink Scarf Project June 15, 2011: Rays of Hope, a Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer, invites individuals who knit, crochet or weave to participate in the 2011 Pink Scarf Project for Greenfield’s third walk.   BFMC Awarded Accreditation from the Joint Commission June 08, 2011: Baystate Franklin Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.   Helping children in the aftermath of the tornado June 07, 2011: The psychological casualties of a disaster   June Is Migraine Awareness Month June 06, 2011: While there is no cure, the painful headache can be effectively managed   Baystate Franklin Auxiliary Awards Scholarships June 01, 2011: The Baystate Franklin Auxiliary at Baystate Franklin Medical Center has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 19 students who are pursuing health care-related degrees. Two of these scholarships were awarded to Greenfield Community College students in the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse programs.   Emergency Medical Technician Basic Training Program to begin at BMLH in September May 27, 2011: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital will partner Quality EMS Educators, Inc. to offer a Basic Emergency Medical Technical Program to be held at the hospital this fall.  Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-10:00 pm beginning September 27, 2011 and will include 150 hours of class time and 10 hours of observation time in the Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Emergency Room.      BMLH CT Services Earn National Accreditation May 26, 2011: BMLH receives highest level accreditation of image quality and patient safety.   BFMC honors 87 Employees for Combined 1,165 Years of Service May 23, 2011: BFMC President makes connection between employee service and patient satisfaction and quality care.   7th Annual Art Exhibit features Ware HS Student Work May 20, 2011: Art work by Ware HS juniors and seniors decorates halls of BMLH.   May is National Stroke Awareness Month May 17, 2011: Take the test to detect your own or someone else’s stroke   Compassionate caregiving at the heart of Baystate nursing May 11, 2011: Gale LaBelle RN honored with Sharon Smith Compassionate Caregiver Award   Occupational Therapist Welcomes the Unique Opportunities that Come with Each New Day  May 10, 2011: Kevin Smith, Occupational Therapist (OT) and Certified Hand Therapist at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, knows first hand that there will be many twists and turns in life.   Walk of Champions Raises $64,000 to Support BMLH Integrated Cancer Services May 10, 2011: Walk of Champions at the Quabbin Reservoir raised $64,000 and attracted 1200 walkers.     BFMC Receives Highest Honors for Stroke Care April 26, 2011: BFMC received the “Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Award” from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, and the “Defect-free Care Award” (often referred to as perfect care) from the Stroke Collaborative Reaching for Excellence (SCORE), a partnership involving 56 Massachusetts hospitals, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the American Heart Association.    BMLH announces Coumadin Clinic Specializing in Outpatient Blood Thinning Therapy April 21, 2011: Baystate Medical Practices (BMP), Quabbin Adult Medicine, announces that it will begin a "Coumadin Clinic”, an innovative program designed to meet the special needs of patients on Coumadin.    Local Family raises Dollars for Walk of Champions April 21, 2011: D & D Fitness Factory holds competition in memory of loved one.   BFMC Honors 400+ Volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 15, 2011: 220 Baystate Franklin Auxiliary members and 175 volunteers spend over 50,000 hours/year serving Baystate Franklin Medical Center.    Rays of Hope funds new breast cancer research center April 14, 2011: Walkers contribute $1.5 million for study at PVLSI   Baystate Medical Center named a Top 100 U.S. Hospital April 01, 2011: Honor recognizes hospital's safe, high-quality care and value   Plastic Surgeon Joins Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Staff March 29, 2011: Dr. Pranay Parikh, Plastic Surgeon and member of Baystate Plastic Surgery, who specializes in surgery of the hand and wrist, also brings his experience in the full spectrum of reconstructive and plastic surgery to BMLH.     Household Cleaning Tips for Those with Lung Ailments March 29, 2011: BaystateMedical Centerrespiratory therapist offers help for navigating the hazards of spring cleaning   Certified Diabetes Education offered at BMLH March 25, 2011: To address the community’s needs, experienced Certified Diabetes Educators from the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Baystate Medical Center are now providing outpatient counseling services at BMLH, certified by the American Diabetes Association.   More than a Store - Baystate Home Infusion opens a retail store at BMLH February 14, 2011: The new Baystate Home Infusion and Respiratory Services retail store is in the hospital on the first floor of BMLH next to the gift shop.   Endocrinologist Joins the Medical Staff at BMLH February 08, 2011: Dr. Vasantha G. Reddy, who is Director of the BIDS Program (Baystate Inpatient Diabetes Service) at Baystate Medical Center will now also see patients at BMP - Quabbin Adult Medicine.   Mary Lane Ob-Gyn Announces Extended Office Hours February 07, 2011: The practice will now offer early morning and evening appointments for the convenience of women with busy lifestyles.   In the news: Local woman's remarkable journey from obesity to health January 28, 2011: One hundred pounds lighter, thanks to lifestyle changes and gastric bypass.   BFMC Dietitian Gives Advice on Maintaining Healthy Weight  January 21, 2011: For Healthy Weight Week, Jan. 16–22, Cheryl Pelland-Lak, RD, Baystate Health dietitian, offers advice to help people of all sizes to live actively, eat well and feel good about themselves.   Donna Lee Brings Holiday Cheer to Patients January 03, 2011: Local singer boost the morale of patients and staff at BMLH with a holiday concert.   Quabbin Adult Medicine Welcomes Dr. Gul as Medical Director December 28, 2010:   BFMC Birthplace Highlighted in American Journal of Nursing December 17, 2010: A substantial illustrated article hails the Birthplace as a model of Collaborative Care. Nurse midwives, nurses, and physicians at the facility have lowered rates of medical interventions while giving patients greater say.   Baystate Franklin Medical Center Upgrades to Natural Gas December 17, 2010: BFMC goes green by converting to natural gas and saving $250,000 annually.   Sleep Program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital receives full accreditation December 07, 2010: Sleep program receives full accreditation for five years, attesting to the quality and scope of the services at BMLH.   Honor Roll of Safest, Best-Quality Hospitals Again Includes Baystate Medical Center December 01, 2010: Ranked in top 65 of almost 1200 U.S. hospitals   Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Extends Laboratory Hours  November 01, 2010: Effective November 29, the Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Laboratory will now be open to provide service to community members needing laboratory testing, Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:00  pm, and on Saturdays from 7:30am to 12:00pm.   Baystate Medical Center is named a top U.S. heart hospital November 22, 2010: Receives Thomson Reuters honor for second consecutive year   Step inside Baystate's Hospital of the Future project November 17, 2010: The Republican newspaper brings readers and Web users inside the 640,000-square-foot facility set to open in 2012.   Star College Athlete Returns Home for Care - Dr Lellman gets him back in the game November 11, 2010: Amherst native choses to receive BMLH orthopedic surgeon to repair what could have been a serious injury if left untreated.   In the news: Virtual modeling boosts building project November 03, 2010: Hospital of the Future construction is faster, more efficient with ‘BIM'   Oncology Social Worker joins Baystate Regional Cancer Program at BMLH November 01, 2010: Camille St Onge, LICSW, will provide counseling for patients and their families through all phases of their cancer care.    Greenfield Gastroenterology Expands Practice November 01, 2010: Shelley Rahn, MD and Ronald Kelter, PA-C have joined Greenfield Gastroenterology.   BMLH Announces Support Group Listing for 2010-2011 November 01, 2010: A directory of support groups for patients and family members impacted by a variety of health issues.   Naomi Bolognani, RN, OCN, Joins BFMC as Oncology Program Manager November 01, 2010: Former nursing supervisor at Berkshire Hematology/Oncology in North Adams to manage BFMC oncology program.   Alert: Baystate Medical Center Reports Fundraising Scam October 28, 2010: Seniors especially shoud beware of fraudulent telephone solicitations for donations to Baystate's cancer programs.   Diabetes Support Group to begin at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital October 15, 2010: Alicia Walter, MS RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator will facilitate the group. She will reveal how diabetes can be managed. Attendees will exchange ideas, recipes and tips as they establish a network of contacts, gain personal confidence and learn how to better live with diabetes.   The Traveling Pink Tree with a Powerful Message October 14, 2010: Pink tree reminds area women to take charge of their breast health with regular self-examinations, annual mammograms and follow-ups with their health care provider for clinical breast exams.   Dr. Ronald Beauzile, joins BMLH and Quabbin Adult Medicine October 13, 2010: New primary care physician, fluent in four languages, joins hospital and local adult medicine practice.   BMLH Offers Paramedic Training Program October 13, 2010: Year-long training program is designed for EMTs already working in the field.   Belchertown Rapid Care Clinic Announces Fall Hours of Operation October 04, 2010: The hours of operation include Monday and Wednesday 7:30 am - 7 pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am to 12 noon.  No appointment is necessary.   Baystate Mary Lane Hospital welcomes Dyanne Tappin, MD to its ObGyn Practice September 15, 2010: New Ob/Gyn specialist will see patients in Ware and Belchertown.   BFMC and Baystate Health Northern Region Name Andrea Nathanson Finance Director September 13, 2010: New Finance Director for Baystate Northern Region has more than 16 years of financial management experience with health care organizations.   BMLH Laboratory Receives Accreditation from College Of American Pathologists August 26, 2010: BMLH lab is among more than 7,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide.     Advanced Technology to Target Disease – A Gift from Country Bank August 24, 2010: Baystate Mary Lane Hospital now features the most advanced technology to detect osteoporosis – a disease that currently affects one out of every two women and one in four men age 50 and older.   BFMC's Main Laboratory Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists (CAP) August 18, 2010: BFMC's main laboratory and the arterial blood gas laboratory in the hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Department have both been accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent onsite inspection.    Making sense of medical studies reported in the news August 18, 2010: Baystate physician offers advice on deciphering information overload   BMLH Staff Help Keep Kids Safe with Free Bike Helmets August 09, 2010: Grant from Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Security enables BMLH to help reduce bicycle, skateboard, and rollerblade-related fatalities and injuries on local roadways.   Meet Dr. Gerda Maissel, new Medical Staff Leader for BFMC July 28, 2010: New chief medical officer of Baystate's Northern Region comes with an impressive medical background and record of trailblazing achievement.   When a bump on the noggin should be cause for concern July 27, 2010: Guidance for parents on making sense of head injuries   Human Rights Group Names BMC a Top Performer in its Healthcare Equality Index June 28, 2010: BMC achieves perfect rating for its inclusive policies and treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.   BFMC's John McCann, MD, Recognized by Local Medical Society June 16, 2010: Franklin District Medical Society Names John C. McCann, MD, 2010 Community Clinician of the Year   Center for Quality of Care Research Is Featured in JAMA June 16, 2010: New study advances understanding of best treatment for chronic lung disease.   Baystate IVF Program Celebrates Two Decades and More than 2,000 Births June 09, 2010: Baystate IVF Program holds 20th anniversary celebration with area families and their “miracle babies”.   Baystate Receives Federal Grant for COPD Study June 02, 2010: Study has potential to significantly influence outcomes for patients with chronic lung illness, expected to be third-leading killer in U.S. by 202   Kathleen McGraw, MD, FHM, Earns Fellow in Hospital Medicine Designation June 01, 2010:   Video tribute to the nurses of Baystate Health May 13, 2010: For Nurses Week, the employees of Baystate Health offer their thoughts on our wonderful nurses.   Quilting Group Provides Comfort to Community Members and Cancer Patients May 12, 2010: Quilters from the Circle of Angels Quilting Support Group at BMLH offer quilts to provide comfort those touched by cancer.    BFMC Nurse Earns Breast Patient Navigator Certification May 10, 2010: Kimberly Whitaker, RN, BPN-CI, of Turners Falls, a nurse at Baystate Medical Practices – Greenfield Surgery, has earned certification as a breast patient navigator, following a two-part certification training.   Pioneering surgery study underway at Baystate Medical Center May 11, 2010: NOTES trial carries big implications for the future of medicine.   BFMC Stroke Team Wins Awards May 06, 2010: Baystate Franklin Medical Center received a total of four performance improvement awards from the “Stroke Collaborative Reaching for Excellence” (SCORE) collaborative.   Joseph Lellman, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Joins Baystate Mary Lane Hospital May 04, 2010: New surgeon will see patients at new practice locations in Ware and Belchertown.   Dr. Barry Sarvet Promoted to Vice Chair, BMC Department of Psychiatry April 19, 2010: Sarvet, who joined the Department of Psychiatry at Baystate Medical Center in 1999 as chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, has made Baystate a model for the integration of children's behavioral health and pediatric services.   Springfield's life-science powerhouse March 26, 2010: Baystate Medical Center and UMass team up for scientific and economic advance.   New Radiation Therapy To Treat Lung and Other Cancers Now Available at BMC March 22, 2010: Study in recent issue of JAMA notes stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) may improve survival for those with inoperable cancers   Joan Sullivan to succeed Christine Shirtcliff as BMLH president February 10, 2010: Longtime Baystate Mary Lane Hospital president Christine S. Shirtcliff on Wednesday announced plans to step down.   Young Patient Benefits from New Hybrid NOTES Surgery at Baystate Children's Hospital February 12, 2010: BCH pediatric surgical team is recognized for their creative approach in treating pancreatic pseudocyst.   Baystate's cardiac rehab helps heart attack patients January 14, 2010: ABC40 news found heart attack patients working to avoid future cardio problems in BMC's Cardiovascular Wellness & Maintenance Program   Dr. Kevin Hinchey Recognized for Outstanding Teaching by Tufts University School of Medicine September 10, 2009: Dr. Kevin Hinchey, program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Baystate Medical Center, has been awarded the 2009 Zucker Clinical Teaching Prize for Outstanding Innovation in Clinical Teaching.   Ounce of Prevention:  Don’t Visit Hospital Patients If You’re Sick August 26, 2009: It’s important to know how to protect yourself and others from the flu and other contagious diseases.   Be aware of the signs of bullying April 17, 2009: Baystate Children’s Hospital offers tips for concerned parents.   Baystate Medical Center a National Leader in 'Door-To-Balloon' Time February 12, 2009: Heart attack patients at BMC receive life-saving balloon angioplasty up to 25 minutes sooner than the national guideline set up by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and other groups.   Baystate Health Named One of the Nation's Most Wireless Health networks October 08, 2008: Hospitals & Health Networks magazine in conjunction with computer chip maker Intel Corp., the American Hospital Association, the consulting firm Accenture, medical products company McKesson and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has identified Baystate as a hospital that has embraced wireless technology and leveraged it to improve patients' experience and support the work of their doctors, nurses and staff.   Channel 40 Takes an Inside Look at Award-winning BMC ICU June 02, 2008: Get an inside look at the BMC Intensive Care Unit, one of the top ICUs in the US, courtesy of WGGB-TV.   Grant to Joint BMC and UMass Venture Raises Federal Funding Locally for Life Sciences Over $10M April 21, 2008: PVLSI's state-of-the-art biomedical research in Springfield covers areas such as breast cancer, diabetes and metabolic disorders, and regulation of the life cycle of cells.   BMC Surgeons Perform World's First Incisionless Cyst-gastrostomy July 12, 2007: Drs. John Romanelli and Devid Desilets successfully apply cutting-edge Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) to seriously ill patient with infected pancreatic pseudocyst.   Baystate Medical Center News   BMC Again Named a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence January 21, 2010: BMC is one of seven hospitals in Massachusetts and 18 in New England to be honored.   Leapfrog Group Names Baystate Medical Center A Top U.S. Hospital December 08, 2009: Baystate Medical Center is one of the top 45 hospitals in the United States for quality and efficiency, according to the Leapfrog Group’s 2009 survey of 1206 hospitals across the country.   BMC Places In Top One Percent of Hospitals Adopting Electronic Medical Records March 09, 2009: A survey of more than 5,000 hospitals has placed Baystate Medical Center in the top 1% nationally for adoption of electronic medical records (EMR), recognizing the Springfield teaching hospital's embrace of new technologies in the interest of higher-quality, safer and more efficient care.