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Cassandra Crowal Named Vice President,
Heart & Vascular and Neurosciences
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Please read the following memo from Sam Skura, president, Baystate Medical Center and SVP, Hospital Operations, Baystate Health. | |
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Opportunity to Participate in a Research Study for
People with Sleep Apnea
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If you or someone you know has sleep apnea, the LunAIRo study may be an option. Dr. Karin Johnson, medical director of the Baystate Regional Sleep Medicine Program, is now enrolling patients in this study.
The LunAIRo study is designed for people with sleep apnea who do not use CPAP. The purpose of this clinical study is to see if an investigational medication is a safe and effective treatment option for people with obstructive sleep apnea.
No insurance is needed and there is no cost to participate.
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Coming January 16!
ShuttleMe App Lets Springfield-based Employees See Shuttle Arrival Times
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Employees asked for an app to ease their shuttle travel and it has arrived! Starting Tuesday, Jan. 16, Springfield-based employees will be able to track shuttle arrival times with the new ShuttleMe app. Team members will see estimated arrival times for shuttles that travel between Baystate Medical Center, Center (C) Lot, N Lot, and 280 Chestnut locations. A pilot group of employees provided feedback in the design of this app which was enhanced based on their feedback. The app will be available for download from the Baystate Health App Store on Tuesday, Jan. 16 or on your computer from The HUB.
Using the ShuttleMe app is easy as 1-2-3:
- Sign in with your Baystate Health network username and password.
- Choose your pickup and drop-off locations.
- See when your shuttle is estimated to arrive.
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Passing the Baton: Orchestrating Access in My Role | |
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Inspired Physician Leadership Podcast
New Special Edition Episode Featuring Dr. Seth Gemme
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Help Keep Our Voicemail System Secure
A Message From the Informatics & Technology, Information Security and Telecommunications Departments
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Due to a recent security event in our voicemail network, the Telecommunications and Information Security teams took actions to block this behavior and prevent future activity. As a result, steps were taken to remove weak voicemail passcodes, such as 12345 or 0000, and actions were taken to expire your passcode. If you fell into one of these categories, you will need to change it to a stronger passcode. The new format of passcodes is to help us keep our voicemail system more secure.
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Your Remote Work Community News is Here! | |
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Read the latest issue for tips, news, updates, and resources
for Baystate Health team members working remotely.
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Donate Blood and Help Save a Life! | |
Baystate Health’s Blood Donor Program is looking for blood donors. All blood donors will receive a $10 gift card to a local business and, as an added bonus during the month of January, donors will also be entered into a raffle for a Dunkin' gift basket! | |
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The blood donation center, located inside of Baystate Medical Center in Springfield,
is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Fridays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | |
Click on each event flyer below to learn more/view details. | | |
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Virtual Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
It Starts With Me: Shifting the Cultural Climate
Friday, Jan. 12 at noon
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Let us come together in celebration of Dr. King’s legacy through words, faith, and music. This event is open to all –
Baystate Health employees and community members.
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Springfield Citywide MLK Day Celebration
Monday, Jan. 15 at 11 a.m.
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Baystate Health is proud to sponsor Springfield’s upcoming annual citywide MLK Day Celebration to be held Monday, Jan. 15 at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. The event is co-presented by Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services (MLKFS) and Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS). Event is free admission, and ALL are welcome. Doors open at 9 a.m. for the arts, wellness, and vendor expo (Baystate Health will be well represented – stop by and say hi!). Formal program begins at 11 a.m. | |
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Keeping the Dream Alive: Celebrating Hope, Flight & Freedom
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Benefit Gospel Concert
Saturday, Jan. 20 at 5:45 p.m.
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Lunch and Learn Hosted by the Office Solution Network
Tuesday, Jan. 23 at noon
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Join members of the Office Solution Network core team for a series of informal “brown bag” Lunch and Learn Sessions, sharing standard office procedures plus tips and tricks for success at Baystate Health. To RSVP, please email OfficeSolutionsNtwk@baystatehealth.org (RSVP requested to attend). | |
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The Well-being Essentials Rewards program launched on January 1 and is all about rewarding you for tuning in to your well-being. Participate in monthly challenges and earn 500 Baystate Celebrates point each time you complete a challenge. Plus, earn 500 points for completing the Well-being Assessment – that’s a total of 6,500 Baystate Celebrates points available to earn this year!
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Money and Mentoring: Tips for Parents – MSA
Thursday, Jan. 25
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Managing the cost of parenthood while trying to raise financially responsible kids can be challenging. Join this event to learn about budgeting for parenthood, like childcare expenses, education, and unexpected costs. You can also learn about ways to teach your kids the value of money and introduce them to budgeting, saving, and investing. Help your family build a strong financial foundation by nurturing your financial skills and your children’s.
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Interviewed and quoted regularly in the media, Baystate Health team members are experts and thought leaders. They share information that helps keep our communities healthy and well. Here are some recent articles. | | | |
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The Republican Plus: Tips for Better Health in 2024 (Dr. Nathan Macedo, Family Practice Physician, Baystate Family Medicine, Greenfield; Dr. Cecilia A. Lozier, chief, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes; Dr. Karin Johnson, medical director, BH Regional Sleep Program, BMC Sleep Lab; Dr. Armando Paez, chief, Infectious Disease; Dr. Amy J. Starmer, MPH, chief, Division of General Pediatrics and Family Health; Dr. Barry Sarvet, Harold Grinspoon Endowed Chair of Psychiatry; Dr. Heather Sankey, Burkman Endowed Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Eliana Terry, MS RD CSG LDN, Registered Dietitian, Baystate Noble Hospital; and Dr. Agnieszka Nicora, medical director, Baystate Convenient Care)
Greenfield Recorder: Community Notebook - Lung Disease Talk (Bonnie Robert, registered respiratory therapist, Baystate Franklin Medical Center)
Healthcare News: Baystate to Launch Virtual Heart & Vascular Health Lecture Series on Feb. 4 (Dr. Andrew Goldsweig, cardiac surgeon and medical director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab)
WWLP 22 News: African American Men Disproportionately Impacted by Prostate Cancer (Wilson Mertens, Medical Oncologist)
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