Baystate Health confirms sterilization issue at Baystate Wing Hospital

Baystate Health confirms sterilization issue at Baystate Wing Hospital

PALMER, Mass. (WWLP) - Baystate Health has confirmed there was a sterilization issue at its hospital in Palmer.  Tapestry Health WIC office searching for new location Baystate Health spokesperson Heather Duggan told 22News that a potential sterilizer issue with surgical equipment was detected recently during a routine assessment at Baystate Wing Hospital.  She said the risk of infection is low, but Baystate contacted all patients who might…

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