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Hospital Campus In Marlborough Gets $125K To Support ER Expansion
UMass Memorial Medical Center’s Marlborough Campus was awarded $125,000 from St. Mary’s Credit Union. The project will nearly double the number of patient rooms and add new treatment and trauma rooms.
How Safety Net Hospitals Can Scale AI
Eric Alper, SVP and chief quality officer at UMass Memorial Health, says the hospital has deployed 40 AI models despite limited resources, prioritizing use cases that improve care delivery, efficiency and financial sustainability.
UMass Memorial Health Moves Longtime Primary Care Practice to Shrewsbury
A Worcester-based hospital system marked the move of a longtime primary care practice.
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7.28.26 |
Press Release
Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation To Host Golf Classic Fundraiser on August 17
Event sponsorship opportunities to support local hospital's highest-priority needs
The support of our sponsors and participants helps strengthen Milford Regional's ability to meet the evolving needs of our patients and invest in the programs, services, and technology that support high-quality care for the communities we serve.
Edward J. Kelly | President and CEO of Milford Regional Medical Center
7.28.26 |
Patch |
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Milford Regional Foundation Plans Annual Golf Event
Proceeds from the event support Milford Regional's Annual Fund, which provides money for the hospital's highest-priority patients.
The Golf Classic has been a longstanding tradition that reflects the extraordinary generosity of our community and the shared commitment to ensuring exceptional care remains close to home.
Edward J. Kelly | President and CEO, Milford Regional Medical Center
7.8.26 |
Press Release
UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center Earns Primary Stroke Center Certification From the Joint Commission
Milford Regional Medical Center has earned Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission, recognizing its commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke care and improving patient outcomes.
7.8.26 |
Milford Patch |
Awards/Recognition
UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Earns Stroke Center Certification
Milford Regional's stroke certification means faster treatment, 24/7 expert care and evidence-based treatment from ER through recovery.
Every second counts when a patient suffers a stroke, and this achievement recognizes the unparalleled standard of care we provide to our patients.
Dr. Peter Smulowitz | Chief Medical Officer, Milford Regional
6.4.26 |
MyFMMedia |
Human Interest,
In the Community
Milford Regional Awards Scholarships to Future Healthcare Professionals
The Milford Regional Medical Center recently recognized three outstanding teen volunteers with Perry Memorial Volunteer Scholarships, helping support the next generation of healthcare professionals.
5.19.26 |
Forbes |
Awards/Recognition,
Human Interest,
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America’s Best Employers for New Grads
For recent graduates hunting for jobs, there is no ignoring the AI elephant in the interview room. Is AI replacing the entry-level positions that young job candidates have historically filled? Or will AI tools help early-career employees level-up their productivity?
5.18.26 |
Worcester Business Journal |
Human Interest,
In the Media
The Chamber Corner: Worcester’s Businesses Can Power the Next Workforce
This summer, Worcester faces a challenge and an opportunity. Due to funding cuts in the Massachusetts YouthWorks program, hundreds of young people who are trained, motivated, and ready to work will not be placed in summer jobs.
5.15.26 |
NBC10 Boston |
In the Media
How World Cup Organizers Are Preparing For Any Possible Health Challenges
It may not be the first thing that jumps to mind about the World Cup, but health is front and center for Massachusetts officials ahead of the tournament.
5.13.26 |
Spectrum News 1 |
Human Interest,
In the Media
Discussing Hantavirus Concerns
While we’re not far removed from a pandemic that deeply impacted life in Massachusetts, UMass Memorial Health Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Sandeep Jubbal said this virus does not spread like COVID-19.
I think the public health authorities overall worldwide has done an excellent job, including the CDC, the W.H.O. They've been tracing the contacts and monitoring exposed travelers.
Dr. Sandeep Jubbal | Infectious Disease Specialist, UMass Memorial Health
5.12.26 |
Franklin Observer + Medway Monitor |
Awards/Recognition,
In the Media,
Patient Care
Kudos for Milford Regional...
For the 16th consecutive time, UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center received a grade “A” from the Leapfrog Group. The Spring 2026 top mark recognizes Milford Regional’s accomplishment in protecting patients from preventable harm and error while in the hospital.
Milford Regional caregivers’ careful diligence in prioritizing patient safety is emphasized with this important recognition. As we continually assess improvements to ensure a continued culture of safety at Milford Regional, a grade ‘A” is not something we take lightly.
Peter B. Smulowitz, MD, MPH | Chief Medical Officer, UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center
5.11.26 |
Boston 25 News |
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AI Being Used in Massachusetts To Give Patients a More Timely Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
UMass Memorial Health in Charlton is a test site for a new tablet-based screening tool.
A lot of times you don’t see anything. It’s hard to see anything visually in the data, but there are differences in the image that the machine learning can pick up on.
Gennady Gelman, MD | Family Medicine, UMass Memorial Health
5.8.26 |
Patch |
Human Interest,
In the Community
Milford Student Earns Top Vocational Student Award
Dolan has also gained extensive real-world health care experience through Blackstone Valley Tech’s cooperative education program with UMass Memorial Medical Center in Marlborough. In addition, he participates in an emergency medicine internship at Milford Regional Medical Center, a nonprofit teaching hospital within the UMass Memorial Health system.
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