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Nurse Delivers Hundreds of Homegrown Dahlias to Patients at a Mass. Hospital on ‘Dahlia Day’
A Massachusetts medical professional brings joy to hospital patients with assistance from her own personal garden and her larger local community.
During a meeting with Governor Healey and Congresswoman Trahan, UMass Memorial provided update on new Groton ER
In February 2027, the new UMass Memorial Medical Center at Nashoba Valley in Groton is scheduled to open to re-establish emergency room care in this part of Massachusetts.
34 hospital and health system chief transformation officers to know | 2026
Penelope Iannelli, senior vice president and chief transformation officer at UMass Memorial Health, named as one of 34 hospital and health system chief transformation officers to know.
UMass Memorial Health Announces Unified Data Platform Multi-Year Initiative, Investments in AI-Powered Innovation in Partnership with Accenture and Microsoft
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October 15, 2026
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NEW YORK and WORCESTER, Mass. — UMass Memorial Health today announced a multi-year initiative with Accenture...
The Oncology Nurse Who Got Me Through 2 Years of Cancer Treatment
Paul Stachelek has been a patient for more than 2½ years at the Simonds-Sinon Regional Cancer Center at UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital in Fitchburg.
West Nile Virus risk high in areas of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health infectious disease expert Dr. Sandeep Jubbal explains West Nile virus risks, symptoms and simple prevention steps to help keep you and your family safe.
West Nile virus is not new to Massachusetts, but we are right now at the period of highest risk in the state and this activity usually starts, or peak season starts around this time and continues until early September.
Dr. Sandeep Jubbal | Physician in Infectious Diseases
Back-to-school jitters or real anxiety? How to tell the difference
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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.
These Massachusetts Hospitals Awarded Funds To Speed Up Senior Discharges
Heywood Hospital Cuts Ribbon for New Helipad
2026 Lown Hospitals Index: Acute Care Honor Roll
America’s Best Employers for New Grads
The Chamber Corner: Worcester’s Businesses Can Power the Next Workforce
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.