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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.
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
Local Doctors, Teen Volunteers "all set" for Humanitarian Trip to Malawi
April 5, 2018
Massachusetts Doctors, Teen Volunteers "all set" for Humanitarian Trip to Malawi
April 4, 2018
- UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital doctor will make annual medical aid trip to impoverished African nation -
The Joy in Childhood Foundation® and Starlight Children’s Foundation Celebrate a “Day of Joy” and Valentine’s Day with special Starlight Gown Delivery to Pediatric Patients at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center
February 12, 2018
WHAT:
The Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, will host a “Day of Joy” at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center to make a special delivery of Joy in Childhood Foundation custom Starlight Gowns.
Smith Takes the Reigns as UMass Memorial Medical Center Interim President
February 1, 2018
Jeff Smith, MD, JD, MMM, executive vice president and chief operating officer of UMass Memorial Medical Center since 2015, was elevated to the role of interim president today. He replaces Patrick Muldoon who announced in November his plans to retire effective January 31.
UMass Memorial Medical Center and UMass Medical School Annual Winter Ball Raises Record Amount
December 4, 2017
UMass Memorial Health Care Reaches HIMSS Analytics Stage 6
November 29, 2017
WORCESTER, Mass. – HIMSS Analytics announced UMass Memorial Health Care (UMass Memorial) has achieved Stage 6 recognition. UMass Memorial is the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts and has the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
UMass Memorial Medical Center Honored with Gold Quality Achievement Award for AFib Care
July 11, 2017
WORCESTER, Mass. – UMass Memorial Medical Center is the proud recipient of the 2017 American Heart Association’s Get with The Guidelines - Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Gold Quality Achievement Award. It’s one of only two hospitals in Massachusetts to have earned this designation for its atrial fibrillation program.
Volunteers Donated 92,000 Hours in 2016; Are Honored at Luncheon Hosted by UMass Memorial Medical Center
April 26, 2017
UMass Memorial Medical Center honored many of its volunteers on April 26 in observance of National Volunteer Week during a special luncheon held at the Beechwood Hotel, Worcester. Long-time volunteers were recognized for their years and hours of service.
During this last year, 801 volunteers donated 92,000 hours, a significant savings to the Medical Center if employees were to assume volunteers’ duties.
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