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Soliant Health Crowns 'America's Most Beautiful Hospital' Contest Winners
Shields Health and UMMH improving access to MRIs with artificial intelligence
Shields Health at UMass Memorial is celebrating their Center of Imaging Innovation with three new AI-powered MRI machines which they said are improving access in the region.
Nurse Delivers Hundreds of Homegrown Dahlias to Patients at a Mass. Hospital on ‘Dahlia Day’
A Massachusetts medical professional brings joy to hospital patients with assistance from her own personal garden and her larger local community.
361 hospital and health system CNOs to know
Michelle O'Rourke of UMass Memorial Health was recognized by Becker’s Healthcare among 360 chief nursing officers to know in 2026.
The only 8 hospitals named Centers of Excellence in nutrition, dietetics
UMass Memorial Medical Center is among the eight U.S. hospitals recognized as a Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics.
New initiative pairs cancer survivors, patients at UMass Memorial Health
Cancer survivor Kelly Boudreau joined the Patient Partner Program at UMass Memorial Health to channel her grief into something positive.
Soliant Health Crowns 'America's Most Beautiful Hospital' Contest Winners
Healey spotlights Worcester maternal health programs at UMass Chan
Gov. Maura Healey brought her push for stronger postpartum care to Worcester Wednesday, Oct. 21, leading a roundtable at UMass Chan Medical School that highlighted local programs serving new mothers.
Shields Health and UMMH improving access to MRIs with artificial intelligence
Shields Health at UMass Memorial is celebrating their Center of Imaging Innovation with three new AI-powered MRI machines which they said are improving access in the region.
Surgeon discusses Pope Leo’s recovery after lung cancer surgery
Dr. Karl Uy, chief of thoracic surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center, discusses Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis, surgery, and expected recovery.
The Pope, as I recall, is an avid tennis player so honestly, if you can play a game of tennis, you probably have good pulmonary function. And he can probably recover pretty much all of his breathing capacity in, I estimate, six months.
Dr. Karl Uy | Chief of Thoracic Surgery, UMass Memorial Medical Center
Nurse Delivers Hundreds of Homegrown Dahlias to Patients at a Mass. Hospital on ‘Dahlia Day’
A Massachusetts medical professional brings joy to hospital patients with assistance from her own personal garden and her larger local community.
Recent nor'easter may have made things worse for people with fall allergies
Dr. Stephen Krinzman, an allergist at UMass Memorial Health, discusses how climate change has intensified fall allergy symptoms by delaying the first frost and extending the pollen season.
During a meeting with Governor Healey and Congresswoman Trahan, UMass Memorial provided update on new Groton ER
In February 2027, the new UMass Memorial Medical Center at Nashoba Valley in Groton is scheduled to open to re-establish emergency room care in this part of Massachusetts.
Worcester Black Excellence Awards honor leadership, opening doorways
Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, executive director of the Collaborative in Health Equity at UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Health, was honored at the 2026 Worcester Black Excellence Awards.
34 hospital and health system chief transformation officers to know | 2026
Penelope Iannelli, senior vice president and chief transformation officer at UMass Memorial Health, named as one of 34 hospital and health system chief transformation officers to know.