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Family Members Across Three Generations Share Same Birthday, March 16, and Same Birth Time of 3:16 pm After Latest Addition
A newborn baby boy shares the same birthday and birth time as his mom — and her mother before her. Members across three generations of one family all share the same birthday, March 16, and were born at 3:16 p.m. local time, according to a news release from UMass Memorial...
How Smart Hospitals Push Forward From Pilot to Practice
An Apple iPad device stationed outside of a hospital room glows yellow, indicating that the patient inside is a fall risk. Before the clinician enters, she touches the screen to view other updates and confirm that she doesn’t need to first check in at the nurse’s station.
Hospital Campus in Marlborough Gets $100K for Emergency Department Renovation, Expansion
A hospital campus in Marlborough will soon get an upgrade after a generous donation. UMass Memorial Health has received a $100,000 gift from Main Street Group Foundation, the charitable arm of Main Street Bank, the hospital group announced on Friday.
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UMass Memorial to Build $54 Million Cancer Treatment Facility
A specialized kind of cancer treatment is coming to central Massachusetts. The state Public Health Council on Wednesday greenlit UMass Memorial Health’s request to build a $54 million cancer care facility in Marlborough. The site will offer proton therapy, which is an alternative to traditional
UMass Memorial Medical Center Named #1 Maternity Hospital in Central Mass.
UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is the best hospital for maternity care in Central Massachusetts, according to U.S. News & World Report.
2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by State
U.S. News provides info on hospitals to aid parents-to-be in their search to find the best hospitals for an uncomplicated pregnancy because there are many factors to consider when choosing where to have a baby. There is a high performing hospital for Maternity in nearly every state.
You Just Found Out You Have High Triglycerides—Here Are 6 Things Cardiologists Recommend Doing
When it comes to heart health, cholesterol gets all the attention. But there’s another blood test that speaks volumes about your heart health: triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat in your bloodstream. We get them from eating fat-containing foods, like butter and oils.
Elevated triglyceride levels increase the risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks, strokes and chronic inflammation of the blood vessels
Khanh-Van Tran, M.D., Ph.D. | Physicians, Cardiology, UMass Memorial Medical Center
Tis the Season for Holiday Family Fun Runs. Here’s How to Keep Kids Safe and Healthy
In parent to parent today, whether it’s a turkey trot, or a jingle bell half, or a Santa stroll, holiday family fun runs are a really festive way to get everyone in the family outside for some physical activity.
WBJ Names the 2025 Champions of Health Care
The level of talent and commitment among the professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community is awe-inspiring. Take, for example, Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu from UMass Memorial Health and UMass Chan Medical School.
Reality Star’s Latest Brain Scan Reveals Troubling Concerns
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has learned from a recent brain scan that parts of her brain show what doctors described as “low activity,” a startling finding that came not long after she disclosed a prior brain aneurysm diagnosis, People reported.
Local Doctor Discusses Patriots LT Campbell Injury
The New England Patriots have placed rookie starting LT Will Campbell on the injured reserve. The team made the announcement on Wednesday.
Experts in Central Mass. prepare for flu season with new variant on the way to U.S.
Dipping temperatures, family gatherings, the holidays. All signs flu season is just about here. With a new variant expected to hit the United States, local doctors are preparing for what could be a very busy winter.
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.
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.
Local cardiologist speaks on heart health following the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney
The family of former Vice President Dick Cheney said he passed away Monday, November 3rd of complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney was 84.
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