UMass Memorial Health Care News
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UMass Memorial Primary Care Practices Recognized for Excellence in Patient Experience
December 3, 2018
The awards include three practices being recognized as top overall performers in either adult or pediatric primary care -
Annual Performance of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to Benefit the Children’s Medical Center
November 9, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tony Berry
UMass Memorial Health Care Emergency Departments To Suffer Under Question 1
October 10, 2018
Proposal would critically impact emergency departments wait times and decrease access to care-
New Ambassadors to Receive Training at UMass Memorial Medical Center
September 27, 2018
- Drunk Goggles and X the Text activities planned with The Allstate Foundation
- Teen Drive* vehicle with computer simulators available
UMass Memorial ACO Ranks Amongst Nation’s Highest Performers for 2017
September 24, 2018
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Contact: Tony Berry
508-793-5394 (office) 774-317-0422 (cell)
Statement on the UMass Memorial Opioid Crisis Task Force
September 21, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tony Berry
508-793-5394 (O) 774-317-0422 (C)
anthony.berry@umassmemorial.org
WORCESTER, Mass. – We have created an Opioid Crisis Task Force to decrease opioid-associated morbidity and mortality in our community. Through the task force, we plan to:
UMass Memorial Health System Announces Devastating Impacts Of Ballot Question One
September 12, 2018
Government mandated nurse staffing ratios would cost the health system $36 million
UMass Memorial Medical Center and HealthLoop Partner to Empower Patients and Improve Outcomes
August 29, 2018
Leading patient engagement solution enables care teams to engage all patients before and after admission through automated daily check-ins, sending the right information at the right time
UMass Memorial Medical Center Now Offering Boston Children’s Pediatric Ophthalmology Services
August 9, 2018
WORCESTER, Mass. – UMass Memorial Medical Center’s (UMass Memorial) Department of Ophthalmology announces a collaboration with Boston Children’s Hospital’s Department of Ophthalmology to offer pediatric ophthalmology services for children in Central Massachusetts. This service, which opened to new patients last month, is the first of its kind to be offered at the UMass Memorial Eye Center and addresses a critical need in the community.
New Rides for Patients at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center
July 24, 2018
At UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center we recognize that not all patients have the same level of mobility due to their illness and energy level and these lily pads will ease their journey. Pediatric patients at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center received some new transportation courtesy of sophomores in the woodworking and art classes at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School.
A New Role for Tim Tarnowski as the first Chief Transformation Officer at UMass Memorial Health Care
July 23, 2018
WORCESTER, Mass. – UMass Memorial Health Care has tapped chief information officer (CIO) Tim Tarnowski to serve as its first chief transformation officer (CTO). Tarnowski will remain as CIO a position he has held for the past four years. The organizational change strengthens the health care system’s commitment to improving quality and value for patients, their families and the communities in Central Massachusetts.
Free Public Town Hall on Adolescent Substance Abuse
July 23, 2018
- Families are encouraged to attend this session on teen substance abuse
- What should parents be looking for?
WHO: Dr. Margaret Chang, pediatrician, Tri River Family Health Center, and Rockdale Recovery High School along with teens attending the high school
WHAT: Hear from adolescents who are recovering from substance abuse
WHEN: Thursday, July 26, 4 to 5:30 pm.
Dr. Jonathan Kay Named Honorary Member of Prestigious European Medical Body
July 11, 2018
Contact: Tony Berry
508-793-5394 (office) 774-317-0422 (cell)
anthony.berry@umassmemorial.org
UMass Memorial Health Care Reaches HIMSS Analytics Stage 7
June 14, 2018
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Contact: Tony Berry
508-793-5394 (office) 774-317-0422 (cell)
anthony.berry@umassmemorial.org
WORCESTER, Mass. – HIMSS Analytics announced that UMass Memorial Health Care (UMass Memorial) has achieved Stage 7 recognition – a distinction shared by a very small percentage of health care organizations. UMass Memorial is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts and has the region’s only Level I Trauma Center.
UMass Memorial Medical Center Awarded Child Passenger Safety Grant
June 7, 2018
- Grant Will Make Car Seats Available to Residents in Need
- Free Car Seat Checks Held Twice per Month
Dr. Michael Gustafson Named President of UMass Memorial Medical Center
May 31, 2018
Contact: Tony Berry
508-793-5394 (office) 774-317-0422 (cell)
anthony.berry@umassmemorial.org
Volunteers Donated 90,000 Hours; Are Honored at Luncheon
April 23, 2018
UMass Memorial Medical Center honored many of its volunteers on April 17 in observance of National Volunteer Week during a special luncheon held at the Beechwood Hotel. Long-time volunteers were recognized for their years and hours of service.
200th Complex Aortic Repair at UMass Memorial Medical Center Was a Birthday Present for a Raynham Man
April 17, 2018
They have done it 200 times so far. The UMass Memorial Center for Complex Aortic Disease has performed 200 minimally invasive complex aortic aneurysm repairs for a dangerous weakening of the walls of the main artery in the abdomen.
New Screening Test for Autism Provides Earlier Detection in Toddlers
April 10, 2018
- Dr. Roula Choueiri unveils new and rapid intermediate-level screening test for earlier identification of autism
- RITA-T tool significantly reduces wait time for young children awaiting autism evaluations by specialists, who are in short supply
- RITA-T provides early diagnosis to allow earlier intervention, ultimately leading to improved long-term outcomes
