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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.

Jannetta Procedure Gives Denise Mullen Her Life Back

After years of enduring excruciating facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia, the Jannetta procedure at Baystate Health gives Denise Mullen her life back.

Painful Eye Twitches Cured with the Jannetta Procedure

After suffering years of painful and embarrassing eye twitches, a patient's hemifacial spasms are cured by the Jannetta procedure at Baystate Health.

Shannon Schultz Sought Out Dr. Kamal Kalia to Cure Her Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain

After years of stabbing, burning pain in her face, a patient undergoes a surgery that leaves her pain-free and wishing she'd done it sooner.

Life After Stroke: Why This Stroke Survivor Pays it Forward

Kim shares her catastrophic hemorrhagic stroke survival story, including how she finds fulfillment working for the organization who helped save her life.

100th Patient To Receive Watchman Device At Baystate

Michael Wessel was the 100th patient at Baystate - the only hospital in western MA to offer the procedure - to receive the implantable WATCHMAN device.

Stroke Care Inspires Patient to Follow in Her Mom’s Footsteps

Tyana was only 22 when she had a stroke. Her mom rushed her to the ER, where Baystate Medical Center staff worked fast to prevent paralysis or worse.

Compassionate End of Life Care Made a Difference to Olech Family

A patient’s family reflects on the care team’s empathy during end of life.

The Cure For Erin’s Common Back Condition Changed Her Life

How Erin Gibson got her life back after back pain so severe she couldn’t stand for long, much less walk her children to school.

Routine Eye Exam Led to Sight-Saving Surgery

Chas Grincavitch's tumor could have blinded him and ended his tennis playing days. Grateful it didn’t, he pays it forward with a life-saving tip he shares with everyone.