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9.3.26 |  Spectrum News 1 |  Human Interest,  In the Media

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
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7.28.26 |  Patch |  Funding/Grants,  Human Interest,  In the Community,  In the Media

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.

This $125,000 gift will help us continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our shared community.

Justin Precourt | President, UMass Memorial Medical Center
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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
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12.22.25 |  Boston Globe |  Human Interest,  In the Media,  Patient Care

‘Everybody’s Got the Flu.’ Cases Are Spiking Quickly in Children, Doctors Say.

Flu activity in Massachusetts has officially reached high levels, and doctors at pediatric emergency departments are seeing a sharp increase in children coming in sick with influenza.

This year, it started a little more abruptly, and the number of cases we saw became much higher at a much faster rate than we’re usually seeing.

Dr. Jeanne McCoy | Chair of Pediatrics, UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center
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11.22.25 |  Community Advocate |  Human Interest,  In the Community,  In the Media

Marlborough Nonprofit Assembles Care Packages for Children in Need

Community members gathered on Nov. 12 to build over 400 care packages for local children in need, just in time for the holiday season. Run by the Marlborough-based nonprofit Kits for Kids, local volunteers put together the “kits” for children each year.
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11.21.25 |  Boston 25 News |  Human Interest,  In the Media

Mass. Man Shares Experience With Electroconvulsive Therapy To Help Others Battling Depression

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month. It’s a month meant to encourage men to prioritize both their physical and mental health. According to the CDC, the suicide rate for men is four times higher than the rate among women.
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