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Local health, transportation sectors optimistic in face of Great Resignation
UMass Memorial Health reported Nov. 28 a 40-nurse shortage in its emergency department, representing a 25% vacancy rate. That was in addition to a 100-nurse shortage on acute care floors with a 10% vacancy rate.
Homelessness in Worcester an issue heading into winter
It’s the busiest time of year for Melissa Recore and her colleagues at UMass Memorial Health's Homeless Outreach and Advocacy Project.
UMass Memorial Medical Center Adds 91 Inpatient Beds
UMass Memorial Medical Center president Michael Gustafson said the hospital has about 800 beds and 500 of them are for adult med-surge patients. These additional 91 beds are about a 19% increase.
Worcester firefighter diagnosed with cancer following free screening
Worcester firefighter Ryan Kelley had a scab on his temple for two years that never really healed.
Amherst mother and son had life-threatening liver damage after eating poisonous wild mushroom
Kai Chen, 27, and his mother, Kam Look, 63, were both suffering from severe, life-threatening liver damage when they arrived at the hospital on Sept. 21, according to officials at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Living a LifeFlight dream: UMass Memorial paramedic gets airborne to help save lives
When Jorge Yarzebski was a young boy, he dreamed of flying in a helicopter.
Worcester patient reunites with caregivers who saved his life
A Worcester man reunited Monday with the caregivers at UMass Memorial Medical Center who saved his life.
Robin the Robot, programmed for smiles at UMass Memorial Medical Center
It's approximately 4 feet tall, has expressive eyes and a childlike voice that will melt your heart.
Its name is Robin, and it's the newest caregiver in pediatrics at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus.
Resistance to a Boston Hospital’s Expansion Centers on Rising Prices
A boisterous political battle over a proposed expansion by the largest and most expensive hospital system in Massachusetts is spotlighting questions about whether similar expansions by big health systems around the country drive up health care costs.
113 great leaders in healthcare | 2022
Healthcare needs strong leaders now more than ever to navigate their organizations through the pandemic and digital transformation.
The following leaders champion innovation and have built a solid cultural foundation for success in the future.