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New UMass Memorial Health acute-care facility looks to address bed shortage in Massachusetts
We're getting a closer look at UMass Memorial Health's new North Pavilion Building.
Running the Boston Marathon for the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund
The 129th Boston Marathon won’t be John Kelly’s first rodeo.
Following opening of $220M tower, UMass Memorial ER wait times are dropping
New data shows the opening of UMass Memorial Health’s $220-million acute-care facility North Pavilion in Worcester has contributed to increase
Editorial: Huge healthcare investments
UMass Memorial Health is expanding its acute care footprint with the $125-million renovation of the former Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center into a state-of-the-art facility with 72 beds, which will bring the total number of beds close to 900.
Worcester hospital named best in state for underserved populations
UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is the best hospital in Massachusetts when it comes to serving low-income patients and those from varying racial backgrounds, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report.
Meet Kate, the AI assistant used to triage ER patients at UMass Memorial
When a patient enters the emergency or trauma departments at UMass Memorial Medical Center, a nurse is the first point of contact. But that nurse is now being helped by software that prioritizes the order in which patients should be seen.
Beyond Birth: Exploring Stories of Motherhood and Health Care
Features Tiffany Moore Simas, M.D., chair of obstetrics and gynecology at UMass Memorial Health, and includes a link to her November 2023 podcast, one of a five-episode series covering maternal health and well-being.
America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2024
To help expectant parents find the right facility amid diminishing options, Newsweek has partnered with data and business intelligence portal Statista for the third annual ranking of America's Best Maternity Hospitals.
Why UMass invested millions in 'hospital at home'
The four-hospital system initially launched acute hospital care at home in 2021 to address bursting-at-the-seams capacity issues. But then UMass Memorial recognized other benefits from the care model.
UMass Memorial Health hosts free skin cancer screenings and eye exams
A free screening in Worcester helped community members get checked for skin cancer.
Systemic failures: An increasing number of Mass. pregnancies are resulting in severe complications, as the greatest impact falls on the Black community
Massachusetts is facing a mounting maternal morbidity crisis, the likes of which aren’t slowing down.
UMass Memorial Medical Center nurse sharing inspirational message on National Nurses Week
A nurse at UMass Memorial Medical Center is sharing their story on National Nurses Week and encouraging others to find a place in the rewarding profession.
UMass Memorial Medical Center honors Donate Life Month with flag raising
At the end of Donate Life Month, UMass Memorial Health is honoring donors and their families for sharing the gift of life.
The medical center held a flag raising Monday in collaboration with New England Donor Services.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center launches PediBert, a new program to address behavioral health crises at the hospital
Details PediBERT, the pediatric behavioral emergency response team at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center.
It won't be easy: Doctor wants to open long COVID clinic in Worcester
Dr. Michael Hirsh, Medical Director for the Department of Public Health and a Pediatric Surgeon at UMass Memorial Medical Center, and his plans to establish a long COVID clinic in Worcester.