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AI can detect breast cancer risk before humans. Why it may take hospitals a while to adopt the tech
‘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.
'Take precautions:' Local emergency rooms prepared for Fourth of July bump
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital is preparing for an increase in the number of patients as the Fourth of July weekend often drives more people into the ER.
Dr. Dickson’s lifetime canine prescription
Dogs have been immanently woven throughout the life of Dr. Eric Dickson, president and CEO of UMass Memorial Health in Worcester.
189 hospital and health system CFOs to know | 2025
Sergio Melgar, executive vice president and CFO of UMass Memorial Health, made the Becker's Hospital Review list of CFOs leading the financial strategy and operations for hospitals and health systems across the nation.
Experts stress importance of staying cool in extreme heat
Dr. Jeffrey Hopkins, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Milford Regional Medical Center, talks about preventing heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and the rise in Emergency Department visits during heat waves.
Why this week's early summer heat wave in Mass. poses particular health risks
We're expected to hit triple digits today in Massachusetts for the first time in nearly three years. With the humidity, the National Weather Service says the heat index will make it feel like 105 to 110 degrees in most parts of the state.
With extreme heat warning in effect, experts urge safety for outdoor workers
An extreme heat warning is in effect through Tuesday evening as temperatures soar across New England. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures above 100 degrees on Tuesday, but the humidity will make it feel more like 110 degrees in many parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode...
Staying cool during stretch of extreme heat
Extreme heat in Massachusetts means a trip to the spray park for a lot of Worcester families. A local emergency medicine doctor who spoke with Spectrum News 1 said it's important to stay cool if you plan to spend time outside because the high temperatures can get dangerous if you're not careful.
705 hospitals patients would highly recommend
Becker’s has compiled a list of the hospitals patients would recommend in each state using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems data from CMS. CMS created 10 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) star ratings based on publicly reported...
'Everyone should get checked:' UMass Memorial Health oncology nurses share their personal tie to cancer
37 Inspiring Mindfulness Quotes That’ll Help You Tune In
Wednesday’s Warrior: Thompson dad with congestive heart failure gets life-changing surgery
Kevin Vigeant of Thompson was just 34 years old when he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure this past March. “Normal activities, I would be short of breath, I would get tired, and I thought I was putting on weight and getting a little out of shape,” recalled Vigeant, who is now 35.
UMass Memorial wants a $53.5M proton treatment center. Some question whether it's worth it.
With plans to purchase a $53.5 million proton beam, UMass Memorial Health would become only the second hospital in New England to offer proton cancer therapy.