Patient Stories

Looking Up with Strength and Courage: Ashley Piccirilli’s Story

After a devastating accident, Ashley Piccirilli worked hard to recover, climb mountains, and more with the help of her Baystate Health care team.

Cindi Moulden-Keyes Shares Her Cancer Story to Help Others

Cindi Moulden-Keys shares why getting a mammogram was the best decision she ever made.

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 and 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.