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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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11.13.25 |  Patch |  Human Interest,  In the Media,  Patient Care

UMass Memorial Health Milford Regional Earns 'A' Grade For Patient Safety

UMass Memorial Health Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford earned an "A" grade for its ability to protect its patients from often preventable harm.

This accolade underscores Milford Regional caregivers’ collective diligence in prioritizing patient safety in our care delivery.

Peter B. Smulowitz, MD, MPH | Chief Medical Officer, UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional
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11.10.25 |  Telegram & Gazette |  Human Interest,  In the Community,  In the Media

Strands of Care: Sisters From Leominster Area Knit Prayer Shawls for Veterans in Hospitals

Two Worcester County sisters are amazed that the little bit of red, white and blue yarn that they twist and knot into a prayer shawl makes such a difference to the ailing veterans at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance in Clinton and Leominster who receive them.
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10.28.25 |  Worcester Business Journal |  Human Interest,  In the Media

Across the pond: English doctor to be UMass Memorial Medical Center’s new chief of cardiac surgery

Central Massachusetts’ largest hospital, UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, has named its new chief of cardiac surgery, selecting a physician from England to fill the role.

His depth of expertise and commitment to advancing cardiac surgical care will be invaluable to patients across the region and our team as we continue to expand and enhance our cardiac surgery program.

Dr. Andrew Karson | Chief Physician Executive
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10.24.25 |  Press Release

James Barnard, MD, Joins UMass Memorial Health as Chief of Cardiac Surgery

Worcester, MA – UMass Memorial Health is pleased to announce the appointment of James Barnard, BSc, MD, FRCS (CTh), as Chief of Cardiac Surgery in the Department of Surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Dr. Barnard joins UMass Memorial from Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust, Wythenshawe...

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10.20.25 |  India New England News |  Human Interest,  In the Media

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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