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Addressing a Critical Need in South County, UMass Memorial Opens New Primary Care Facility in Charlton
Addressing what is a critical need in Southern Worcester County, UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital recently opened a primary care facility in Charlton. The facility, located on Trolley Square Road, offers twenty-one exam rooms, clinical workspace and new offices for four primary care doctors.
Health Systems Must Shift AI Use From Automation to Transformation
While healthcare investments in AI are two to three times that of other industries, most providers focus AI's power on tackling administrative tasks. But AI's true value is in transforming care, explain experts at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.
More patients now use GLP-1 medications after bariatric surgery to lose more weight
Losing weight is never easy. Now, some patients are relying on a one-two punch to drop those unwanted pounds.
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7.17.26 |
Patch |
Human Interest,
In the Community,
In the Media
UMass Memorial Health Moves Longtime Primary Care Practice to Shrewsbury
A Worcester-based hospital system marked the move of a longtime primary care practice.
7.16.26 |
WCVB Channel 5 |
Human Interest,
In the Community,
In the Media
Smell That? Thick Plume of Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Drifting Over Massachusetts
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is impacting air quality in Massachusetts.
7.14.26 |
Spectrum News 1 |
Human Interest,
In the Community,
In the Media,
Patient Care
Addressing a Critical Need in South County, UMass Memorial Opens New Primary Care Facility in Charlton
Addressing what is a critical need in Southern Worcester County, UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital recently opened a primary care facility in Charlton. The facility, located on Trolley Square Road, offers twenty-one exam rooms, clinical workspace and new offices for four primary care doctors.
7.13.26 |
Worcester Guardian |
Human Interest,
In the Media,
Legislation
Worcester Board of Health Approves Updated Tobacco Regulations
The Worcester Board of Health voted Monday night to approve a series of updates to the city’s tobacco regulations, adopting revisions officials said are intended to address youth tobacco use while creating clearer and more consistent requirements for tobacco retailers.
Status quo is going to lead to increased rates of smoking, vaping, and impacts those disadvantaged populations and vulnerable populations even more.
Ted Kremer, MD | Pediatric Pulmonology, UMass Memorial Medical Center
7.10.26 |
Patch |
Funding/Grants,
Human Interest,
In the Media,
Patient Care
UMass Memorial Gets Second $30K Gift For Foster Care Clinic
UMass Memorial Health has received its second $30,000 gift from United Way of Central Massachusetts to support services for children entering foster care.
Children in foster care face significant educational challenges and the support of United Way of Central Massachusetts helps us provide critical services to a vulnerable population.
Justin Precourt | President, UMass Memorial Medical Center
6.30.26 |
Telegram and Gazette |
In the Media,
Patient Care
UMass Memorial sounds alarm amid surge in serious e-bike crashes
UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeing three to five e-bike injuries weekly compared to roughly one every week during the same period last year.
6.29.26 |
Sentinel & Enterprise |
In the Media,
Innovations
Heywood Hospital Cuts Ribbon for New Helipad
Heywood Hospital representatives proudly marked a significant milestone on Wednesday with the official ribbon cutting of its newly operational helipad, further strengthening its ability to deliver rapid, life-saving care to the community.
6.25.26 |
Becker's Hospital Review |
Awards/Recognition,
Human Interest,
In the Media
5 Revenue Cycle Leaders to Know
Angela Confoey, Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle and Chief Revenue Officer at UMass Memorial Health leads a large, complex revenue cycle organization focused on protecting reimbursement, improving cash performance, reducing avoidable denials, and advancing a more reliable and compassionate patient financial experience.
6.25.26 |
Healthcare IT News |
AI,
Human Interest,
In the Media,
Innovations
Health Systems Must Shift AI Use From Automation to Transformation
While healthcare investments in AI are two to three times that of other industries, most providers focus AI's power on tackling administrative tasks. But AI's true value is in transforming care, explain experts at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.
It's no longer about 'Should we use AI?,' It's about 'Where should we … how exactly should we use AI?'
Dr. Eric Alper | Senior Vice President, Chief Quality Officer, and Chief Clinical Informatics Officer
6.23.26 |
Lown Institute |
Awards/Recognition,
Human Interest,
In the Media
2026 Lown Hospitals Index: Acute Care Honor Roll
Out of 2,718 acute care hospitals, 123 secured a place on the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index Honor Roll by earning “A” grades across Equity, Value, and Outcomes measures.
6.22.26 |
Becker's Hospital Review |
Human Interest,
In the Media
180 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know | 2026
Mr. [Sergio] Melgar is Executive Vice President and CFO of UMass Memorial Health, where he leads finance, IT, revenue cycle and facilities management.
6.12.26 |
Telegram & Gazette |
Human Interest,
In the Media
Why this year's pollen season feels so intense
Dr. Stephen Krinzman, medical director of adult allergy and immunology at UMass Memorial Medical Center, said he doesn’t know if this year’s pollen count is higher than normal. What he does believe is climate change has made allergy seasons worse over time.
Decades to decades, pollen seasons are definitely worse...and a lot of that is attributed to climate change.
Stephen Krinzman, MD | Medical Director, Allergy and Immunology | UMass Memorial Medical Center
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