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Baystate Health will stop prescribing hormones to transgender youth
More than 40 hospitals have stopped offering some gender-affirming care to transgender youth about a year after Trump’s executive order, according to published reports.
Baystate Health expands services in Springfield and CT
Baystate Health plans to extend its health care services to additional areas in Springfield and Connecticut.
Baystate Health launches new weapons detection system
The new AI-driven technology scans visitors as they walk in without slowing down the flow of foot traffic
Baystate Health launches new billing system for flexible payments
Baystate Health has upgraded its billing system to provide patients with a simpler, clearer, and more convenient payment experience.
Baystate Health lays off 117 positions to boost efficiency, according to officials
Baystate Health confirmed Monday that it has reduced its workforce by 117 corporate positions as part of what officials are describing as a step to drive efficiency and expand resources.
Baystate Health clears up billing confusion
Viewers that received care at Baystate Health told us they’ve gotten past-due notices
Baystate Health warns of $146M yearly hit to its finances of Trump policy bill
The Baystate leader said the health care landscape in Western Massachusetts is certain to change.
Baystate Health will no longer prescribe hormones to trans youth
Threats to federal funding for Medicaid and Medicare prompted the decision.
Federal legislation to hurt area healthcare, warn Neal, Baystate CEO
Baystate Health CEO Peter Banko and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal sat on either side of a low table in front of about 150 officials, health industry leaders and community organizers.
Baystate Health appoints chief of emergency medicine for future Mercy Hospital
Baystate Health has appointed Dr. Daniel Shaw as chief of emergency medicine at the future Baystate Mercy Hospital, the health system announced Wednesday.
Baystate Health ends hormone prescriptions for transgender youth under 18
The Springfield medical center is referring patients to another nonprofit so their care isn’t disrupted.
Baystate Health, Trinity Health sign Mercy transition deal
Baystate Health and Trinity Health of New England sign agreement to transition Mercy Medical Center, ensuring high-quality care in Western Massachusetts.
Nurses across Baystate Health signal concern over potential staffing cuts
Nurses across the Baystate Health system said the hospital is “misaligned”
UMass Athletics and Baystate Health announce major partnership with expanded initiatives
UMass Athletics and Baystate Health have finalized a multi-year partnership that will introduce enhanced fan engagement initiatives across university sporting events.
Families reeling from Baystate Health decision to end gender care for youth
Baystate Health, the largest health center in western Massachusetts, announced in February it would stop gender-affirming treatment for children, offering only counseling. This came after the Trump administration threatened to strip Medicaid and Medicare funding from any hospital providing the care to kids.
Baystate Health installs weapons detection systems at ER entrances
Baystate Health has begun installing AI-assisted Apollo 500 weapons detection systems at entrances to enhance safety for patients and staff.
Baystate Health doctor put on probation after lewd behavior in office
A Springfield neurologist was placed on probation for five years after he was seen masturbating through his large office windows by 10 to 20 fellow employees at Baystate Medical Center.
Baystate Health cuts 117 jobs
Baystate Health said it has outsourced biomedical engineering jobs and closed its central warehouse in Holyoke.
Franklin County's 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment prioritizes food security
The 2025 Baystate Franklin Medical Center Community Health Needs Assessment identified food security, maternal and infant health, behavioral health and substance use disorders as priority health concerns in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region, with the assessment highlighting the need for increased attention to and resources for food insecurity, mental health and substance use prevention.
Mercy Medical Center to join Baystate Health under new agreement
Two of the region’s healthcare systems have agreed to join forces and integrate one system into the other.
New Baystate Franklin doctors explore rural health needs on county tour
Six new Baystate Franklin family medicine residents toured Franklin County to learn about local community support services.
Baystate Health doctor on probation after lewd behavior inside his office
The neurologist was caught masturbating in view of the hospital’s cancer center, according to state regulators.
Baystate announces elimination of over 100 positions
The region’s largest healthcare system has announced more job cuts.
Three Baystate Health Hospitals Achieve 2026 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award
Baystate Health is pleased to announce that Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Noble Hospital, and Baystate Wing Hospital have achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital.
Layoffs at Baystate Health spark nurses’ union concern
The state’s largest nurses’ union is expressing concern about recent layoffs in the Baystate Health system.
Baystate Health to enhance care with Oracle Health’s AI solutions
Baystate Health and Oracle Health are expanding their collaboration to launch an enterprise digital transformation, aiming to create a more connected and patient-centered care experience using AI-p…
Families angry that Baystate Health still not providing gender care, despite legal developments
In February 2026, Baystate announced it was ending most of its gender affirming care for minors, other than counseling, saying it could not risk losing millions of dollars in federal reimbursement. Since then, the legal landscape has evolved. But Baystate has not restarted gender affirming care.
Baystate Health urges blood donations as Memorial Day nears
Baystate Health held a blood drive at the South Hadley library on Monday, encouraging locals to donate and help save lives, especially as Memorial Day approaches and accidents increase.
Baystate Health hosts emergency preparedness sessions for EMTs
The event brought together EMS professionals and healthcare providers for hands-on learning.
Baystate Health CEO Peter Banko wrote book on firing people. He has lots of practice.
Baystate has cut nearly 400 jobs in past two years.
Baystate Health rolls out AI weapon detectors
Baystate Health is introducing new artificial intelligence-based weapons detection systems across its hospital facilities to enhance patient and visitor safety.
Baystate Health reaches agreement to take over Mercy Medical Center in Springfield
Baystate Health, which operates its flagship hospital in Springfield, is acquiring the city's other hospital, Mercy Medical Center.
Baystate Health and Oracle Health Expand Strategic Collaboration to Create a Connected and Patient-Centered Care Experience
/PRNewswire/ -- Baystate Health, a not-for-profit, integrated health system in western Massachusetts, is expanding its strategic relationship with Oracle...
Baystate Health appoints Dr. Amir Lotfi as new Chief Medical Officer
Baystate Health has appointed Dr. Amir Lotfi as Chief Medical Officer, effective Monday.