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Spine Surgery Saved Shirley Mueller's Quality of Life

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) gave Shirley Mueller a minimally invasive spinal surgery option for a serious neurological condition.

Cardiac Rehab Team at Baystate Noble Hospital Encouraged My Success

Heart attack patient Debbie Hughes shares her experience with cardiac rehabilitation at Baystate Noble Hospital after open heart surgery.

Successful Breast Cancer Surgery Allows Mother to Donate Kidney to Her Son

When Mary Conchieri learned she had breast cancer, she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to donate her kidney to her son.

Radiation Offers Hope for Patients With Dupuytren's Contracture

Radiation therapy is a viable alternative over surgery for some patients with Dupuytren’s contracture.

Surgery Sounded Scary, but Carolyn was Amazed at the Results

Carolyn was nervous about having pelvic organ prolapse surgery after years of feeling uncomfortable.

Helping Mom Get Top-Quality Care After Mass Discovered

When Paula learned that she had a mass in her bladder, she turned to her daughter, a nurse, to point her in the direction of top-quality care

Life-Saving Pregnancy Results in Diagnosis of Rare Heart Tumor

Learning the possibility that she might have “Takayasu arteritis” turned out to be a life-saving blessing in disguise for Catherine Glennon of Springfield, who learned as a result she also had a heart tumor.

A Solution for Sinus Problems

Amanda Hagerman couldn't breathe through her nose. Dr. Wexler found the problem: a deviated septum.

New Procedure Provided Peace of Mind and Protection From Stroke

Bernie Michaels says he has a new outlook on life after the innovative WATCHMAN procedure.

Routine Colon Cancer Screening Saved Lisa Marie's Life

Now she's urging everyone to "get your butt to the doctor."