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UMass Memorial Receives $250K For 24 New Patient Rooms
Bank of America awarded funding to UMass Memorial Health to expand the North Pavilion at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
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.
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8.13.26 |
Health.com |
In the Media
Which One Supplement Is Recommend for Better Workouts?
With countless workout supplements available, it’s hard to know what actually works. Fitness and nutrition experts identified the one supplement they’d recommend for both workout performance and muscle recovery.
8.5.26 |
Forbes |
Awards/Recognition,
Human Interest,
In the Community
America’s Best Employers for Women
UMass Memorial Health ranked on Forbes America’s Best Employers For Women list, highlighting standout employers making progress on gender pay equity and providing women with myriad opportunities to advance in their careers and take on leadership roles.
7.27.26 |
22 News WWLP |
Funding/Grants,
Human Interest,
In the Media,
Patient Care
These Massachusetts Hospitals Awarded Funds To Speed Up Senior Discharges
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) announced last Thursday that it is providing $1.38 million in total funding to seven acute care hospitals across the state.
6.29.26 |
Sentinel & Enterprise |
In the Media,
Innovations
Heywood Hospital Cuts Ribbon for New Helipad
Heywood Hospital representatives proudly marked a significant milestone on Wednesday with the official ribbon cutting of its newly operational helipad, further strengthening its ability to deliver rapid, life-saving care to the community.
6.23.26 |
Lown Institute |
Awards/Recognition,
Human Interest,
In the Media
2026 Lown Hospitals Index: Acute Care Honor Roll
Out of 2,718 acute care hospitals, 123 secured a place on the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index Honor Roll by earning “A” grades across Equity, Value, and Outcomes measures.
5.19.26 |
Forbes |
Awards/Recognition,
Human Interest,
In the Media
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 |
Press Release
HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Earns “A” Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog
Spring 2026 National Recognition for Commitment to Patient Safety
5.11.26 |
Boston 25 News |
AI,
In the Media,
Innovations,
Patient Care
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
5.4.26 |
Worcester Business Journal |
Human Interest,
In the Media
The Selection of Dr. David McManus as Chancellor Charts a New Path for UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Health
As an employee of both UMass Chan Medical School and the UMass Memorial Health, Dr. David McManus has had a front-row seat to the simmering tension between Worcester’s two largest employers.
I look forward to working with Chancellor McManus to strengthen the ties that bind our institutions to achieve even greater feats for academic medicine and the future of clinical care.
Dr. Eric Dickson | President and CEO, UMass Memorial Health
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