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UMass Memorial Plans $1 Million Donation to the City of Worcester
October 20, 2021
Proceeds will establish the Worcester Health Equity Fund
Notice to Our Patients of a Privacy Incident
October 15, 2021
UMass Memorial Health (“UMass Memorial”) is committed to protecting the security and privacy of our patients’ and health plan participants’ information. Regrettably, this notice explains an incident that may have involved some of that information.
UMass Memorial Health Earns “Most Wired” Recognition
October 14, 2021
Advances to certified level 8 in both the acute and ambulatory care settings
Mass Advantage Taps Mary Hsieh as CEO
September 16, 2021
Hsieh has vast expertise and experience with Medicare and Medicaid products
Worcester, Mass – Mass Advantage, the new Medicare Advantage health plan, has appointed Mary Hsieh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this role Hsieh will launch and oversee all business strategies and operations.
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
Exclusive Health Care Provider for the Worcester Red Sox.