Author Archives: Melissa Hale

In Decreasing Firearm Violence, Trauma Surgeon Kristina Kramer Looks Toward a “Better Tomorrow”

“There’s a different feeling in the trauma bay from the whole team when a gunshot wound victim is brought in,” notes Kristina Kramer, MD, FACS, associate trauma medical director and trauma and acute...

Her First Job at BMC Inspired Her to Become a Doctor, On July 1 She Returns as a Resident.

Stephanie Newsome, MD, Resident, Baystate Medical Center Emergency Department shares about her career journey from an administrative secretary in the ICU to medical school, and the many experiences...

My Baystate Story: Dr. Benjamin Freda, Chief of Hospital Medicine, Baystate Franklin Medical Center

"I am Dr. Benjamin J. Freda, and I have been working within Baystate Health for 17 years. I began working as a nephrologist in the Renal Division and served as the director of continuous renal...

Women Advancing and Achieving in Medicine at Baystate Health

Baystate Health strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive, reflecting the diverse populations we serve. Together our strengths, experiences, and thoughtful perspectives encourage innovation...

Getting Your Foot in the Door as a Newly Graduated Advanced Practitioner

Congratulations! You are nearing the completion of a long, grueling training period to earn your degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner! The end is in sight and you’re beginning to...