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Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment
September 15, 2021
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award for commitment to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients.
Introducing Mass Advantage
September 8, 2021
The insurer is gearing up for its first-ever open enrollment period
UMass Memorial Health Donates $74K to Fund United Way Program
July 26, 2021
-The Shubi Kaur Summer Strong Fund is the health care system’s signature United Way program-
UMass Memorial Medical Center, MA Department of Public Health and HHS partner to expand access to monoclonal antibody therapy to treat COVID-19 patients
July 14, 2021
Worcester, MA -- UMass Memorial Medical Center, the flagship academic medical center of UMass Memorial Health, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced today that it has expanded access to COVID-19 monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments and will begin administering the therapies at its Hahnemann campus in Worcester.
Bravehearts Announce Vaccination Nation Promotion
July 9, 2021
Contatc: Dave Peterson
Worcester Bravehearts
info@worcesterbravehearts.com
508-438-3773
Fans Who Show Vaccination Cards Will Receive Free Tickets and Hats
In partnership with UMass Memorial Health, the Worcester Bravehearts have announced the debut of Vaccination Nation, a promotion where fans can earn a free Bravehearts ticket and hat simply by showing their COVID-19 vaccination card at a home game.
UMass Memorial Health- HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital announces $717k investment in local community initiatives to address social determinants of health
July 6, 2021
Leominster, Mass – UMass Memorial Health- HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital recently invested $717,000 to fund community-based initiatives aimed at tackling the urgent health challenges of food insecurity, substance abuse, and workforce development. To date, the hospital has committed more than $820,000 in resources, including emergency COVID response funding.
UMass Memorial Health- HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital announces $717k investment in local community initiatives to address social determinants of health
July 6, 2021
Leominster, Mass – UMass Memorial Health- HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital recently invested $717,000 to fund community-based initiatives aimed at tackling the urgent health challenges of food insecurity, substance abuse, and workforce development. To date, the hospital has committed more than $820,000 in resources, including emergency COVID response funding.
Health Systems Announce Commitment to Increase MWBE Spending by $1B to Improve Supplier Diversity & Build Community Wealth
June 9, 2021
Contact: Bich Ha Pham, Director, Communications & Policy, Healthcare Anchor Network, 202-559-1473 ext 3011, bpham@democracycollaborative.org
Contact: Lindsey Corey, Director, Communications, Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth, press@hcwh.org
UMass Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital Awarded $300,000 Cummings Foundation Grant
June 7, 2021
Contact: Ellen Carlucci ellen.carlucci@umassmemorial.org 508-868-0879
UMass Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital has been named a Ten Year Grant Recipient
Marlborough, MA—Marlborough Hospital is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program. The community hospital was chosen from a total of 590 applicants during a competitive review process. The hospital will receive $300,000 over ten years.
UMass Memorial Medical Center Becomes First to FORS
May 12, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Debora Spano
401-258-3081
debora.spano@umassmemorial.org
New fiber optic technology gives surgeons a safer picture during invasive procedures
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Collaborates with Ariadne Labs and UMass Memorial Health to Launch TeamBirth, an Initiative to Improve Maternal Care
May 11, 2021
Contact: Phil Tracey/philip_tracey@harvardpilgrim.org
Initiative will work to improve well-being of mothers across New England through stronger communication and shared decision-making
UMass Memorial Health and Worcester Red Sox Partner for the Health of Central Massachusetts’ Families
April 8, 2021
Contact:
Debora Spano
401-258-3081
debora.spano@umassmemorial.org
Bill Wanless
SVP of Communications
bwanless@woosox.com
Worcester Area Mission Society Joins UMass Memorial in Anchor Mission Work
March 16, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Becomes second organization in Worcester to pledge to redirect one percent of its investment portfolio toward community investment.
Dr. Brian Gibbs Named Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
December 2, 2020
Seasoned leader tasked to lead the organization’s diversity and inclusion transformation
Public Announcement Concerning a Proposed Health Care Project
November 16, 2020
Posted: November 16, 2020
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Re-establishment of a Field Hospital at the DCU Center in Worcester
November 13, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that the first field hospital will be stood up at the DCU Center in Worcester as the Commonwealth prepares additional capacity for COVID-19 patients. This site will be built by the National Guard and is the first field hospital to re-open in the state since June.
UMass Memorial Health Care to hold Virtual Health Equity Open Forum
October 28, 2020
Worcester, Mass, - UMass Memorial Health Care, the largest system of care in Central Massachusetts and a member of America’s Essential Hospitals, is hosting its first-ever (virtual) Health Equity Open Forum tomorrow.
UMass Memorial Health Care Earns 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition
October 6, 2020
ANN ARBOR, MI, Oct. 6, 2020 – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce that UMass Memorial Health Care has earned 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified level 7. The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities.
Harrington HealthCare System and UMass Memorial Health Care Approve Definitive Terms for Corporate Affiliation
September 23, 2020
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA (SEPTEMBER 23, 2020) – The Members of Harrington HealthCare System and the Board of Trustees of UMass Memorial Health Care announced today that both entities have reached agreement on definitive terms for a corporate affiliation. Harrington HealthCare announced in January 2020 that it was pursuing a corporate affiliation by UMass Memorial.
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