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Breast cancer survivor says first mammogram at age 40 saved her life, "It still is jarring."
After the shock and emotional rollercoaster of a breast cancer diagnosis at 40, Alexis Matera got to work.
Local Hospital Teams Up With Milford School To Help Teens With Disabilities Find Employment
A program at UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center supports teenagers with intellectual and developmental disabilities in preparing for the future. The Project SEARCH program gives teens with disabilities three 11-week internships during their final year of high school.
Healing with Purpose: Dr. Anil Chandraker’s Visionary Journey in Kidney Transplantation and Compassionate Care
Dr. Anil K. Chandraker is more than a world-renowned transplant nephrologist—he is a visionary physician, educator, and policy leader whose work has reshaped the field of kidney transplantation worldwide.
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Does your kid need an eye exam?
One expert warns that kids who have trouble seeing may not realize because they have a vision issue, because that’s all they know.
How front-line teams are shaping health system strategy
Since becoming president and CEO of Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System in April, Matthew Fry has held front-line listening sessions he described as invaluable. A recurring theme quickly emerged: The organization needed clear direction.
Leading through Disruption: How Health Care Leaders Can Respond in Challenging Times
Health care organizations are facing a major new disruption: the recently passed reconciliation bill, H.R. 1. Its potential impact, such as deep Medicaid cuts, stricter eligibility requirements, rising administrative complexity, and shrinking coverage, promises to reshape the health care landscape, especially for providers filling a safety net role in their communities.
'I could hear normally again:' Cochlear implant at Umass Memorial Medical Center helps woman after hearing loss
Leanne Lacroix went to bed and woke up with severe ringing in her ear just over a year ago. The challenges it brought to everyday life were scary. Lacroix was referred to said Dr. Divya Chari, the director of UMass Memorial Health's Cochlear Implant program.
The 3rd Annual Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award
Cancer Nursing Today is honored to introduce the four finalists for the Third Annual Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award and announce that voting to select the winner is now open.
Can Mass. turn the health care crisis around?
The Bay State is already struggling with a primary care provider crisis, and the head of the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts sees an increasingly grim road ahead if current trends persist.
132 patient safety experts to know | 2025
The following patient safety experts are unwavering champions for patient harm reduction, disease management and disaster preparedness. Representing various roles across hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies, they all share a common goal of keeping patients safe and satisfied.
Doctors Share the Surprising Health Conditions You Might Not Know You Have
Some illnesses announce themselves immediately, like that first sneeze before flu symptoms really crash into you, while others can sneak up on you, like when you wake up in the morning with a raging sore throat after feeling just fine the day before. But these sneaky bouts of sickness aren't confined to the occasional virus or infection.
The underappreciated metrics CEOs now consider crucial
As hospital and health system CEOs evolve alongside their organizations, so do their strategic priorities. From workforce engagement to social determinants of health, long-serving leaders are focusing more on the performance signals that matter most today.
Congress should reauthorize Hospital-at-Home
Over the past five years, hospitals struggling with overcrowding have experimented with an innovative idea: providing hospital-level care at home. Results, so far, are promising. With the authority for those services soon set to expire, Congress should act to let them continue.
How seasoned CEOs earned team buy-in for new initiatives
When introducing change or new initiatives at hospitals and health systems, initial pushback is common. Becker’s asked seven presidents and CEOs who have led their organizations for 10 or more years to share how their leadership has evolved and how they navigated internal resistance earlier in their tenures.
As we began to capture and implement caregiver ideas over time, we were able to reinforce our system-wide dedication to continuous improvement and show our employees that we took their input seriously.
Dr. Eric Dickson | President and CEO, UMass Memorial Health
After a decade — or 2 — at the helm, these CEOs have grown with their systems
A CEO’s first year often brings unexpected challenges and new priorities. For leaders who have held the role for more than a decade, continued growth means evolving leadership styles and skill sets in response to organizational change and increased complexity.
My leadership style will always be a work in progress, because I believe my team deserves a leader who is continually evolving and growing.
Dr. Eric Dickson | President and CEO, UMass Memorial Health
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