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The Selection of Dr. David McManus as Chancellor Charts a New Path for UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Health
‘Avenue of Hope’: New Treatment Being Tested in Worcester Shows Promise for Postpartum Depression
For some women, postpartum depression can cast a long shadow over what they thought would be the happiest time of their life. “I should be happy, why am I not happy?”, said Shalea Niles of Dorchester as she described how she felt after the birth of her third child. “It...
Here’s How To Fix Primary Care for the Highest-Need Patients
Massachusetts health care, often praised for its excellence, is experiencing systemic strain. Our primary care infrastructure is falling woefully short, with many people unable to access a provider.
Organ transplant recipients savor ultimate gift of life at Leominster event
Every breath her daughter takes, every morning smile that lights her face reaffirms the faith Jimena Guerra, a divorced Leominster mother of three, has in the Almighty.
Marlborough celebrates holidays with Christmas at the Farm
The weather outside might be frightful, but thankfully the physical therapists at the Center for Sports and Physical Therapy in Shrewsbury are delightful.
Saving a stranger: UMass Memorial highlights importance of organ donors
In the spirit of the holidays, UMass Memorial Health is sharing the story of two local strangers connected by an act of goodwill for a woman living with kidney failure.
Christopher J. Ito, MD, MEd: A Leading Force in Otolaryngology at UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus
Dr. Ito serves as the Residency Program Director and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, shaping the future of otolaryngology for the next generation of medical professionals.
Local United Way awards nearly $400K in grants for youth programs
United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) also recently distributed $40,000 to four agencies as part of the second phase of its Determination of Need initiative, funded by a grant from UMass Memorial Clinton Hospital.
Why UMass Memorial Health is expanding care at home
Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Health already has one of the largest hospital-at-home programs in the country. Now the health system is expanding into other home-care domains.
Shrewsbury woman grateful after harrowing medical issues
Lyon’s story is a harrowing one, starting with a car crash last August and leading to a heart attack, a series of surgeries, and months of recovery that may stretch into years. But it’s one where she’s had support every step of the way, from her family to the staff at UMass Memorial Medical Center...
COVID infections on the rise: Here's what you need to know to protect yourself
There's no doubt the number of COVID-19 infections are on the rise this summer. If it’s not an official surge, it’s a steep upward curve, and the numbers prove it.
Massachusetts experienced a 33% spike in confirmed and probable COVID cases in the past month, according to the state Department of...
UMass Memorial sports medicine doctors, trainers team up to prepare for in-game emergencies
Spearheaded by Dr. Lee Mancini, the head of sports medicine at UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, doctors from the sports medicine department along with trainers from local colleges and high school's met at the Buffone Rink in Worcester to practice scenarios where a hockey player has a spinal...
UMass Memorial converting former nursing home into acute-care facility
A new facility will bring more hospital beds and jobs to Central Massachusetts.
UMass Memorial Medical Center is converting the former Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center into the medical center’s North Pavilion.
Expert: One case is too many as measles reported in Worcester County
A local infectious disease specialist said the single case of measles reported in Worcester County on Thursday is an alarming development.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center helmet distribution program aims to increase use of safety equipment
UMass Memorial Health is launching a Pediatric Helmet Distribution Program.