Health & Fitness

Cancer Support Group

Dr. Jay Burton has a unique perspective on cancer survivorship from both a patient’s and physician’s perspective. As a primary care physician with Springfield Medical Associates, Burton was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in May of 2010 and during his recovery...

Lyme Disease

Jose Martagon-Villamil, MD and Michael Bensche of Braman Termite and Pest Elimination discuss tick-borne Lyme disease and the measures which can be taken to protect against...

Autism Awareness Month

April is National Autism Awareness Month, representing an opportunity to promote autism awareness, autism acceptance and draw attention to the tens of thousands facing an autism diagnosis each year. Bruce Waslick, MD from Baystate Medical Center discusses the latest...

Boston Marathon Runners

The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. Its image was forever changed in 2013 when two intentionally set explosive devices were detonated near the finish line, killing...

Stories of Cancer: Dr. Wilson Mertens

As Medical Director of Cancer Services, Dr. Wilson Mertens heads the Baystate Regional Cancer Program at the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care in Springfield. Dr. Mertens’ current research interests include medical management topics, cancer patient supportive care, and...

Power House Training

Jon Davis holds a degree in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College and has been running his own performance/fitness business since 2006.  He played baseball at Cathedral High School and now, in his business, prepares young athletes for the “next level”. He...

AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Jessica Crevier, Executive Director of the AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts, discuss the current situation regarding AIDS/HIV in our region. The mission of the AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts is to create positive community impact through innovative...