Learning About Vascular Compromise in End-Stage Renal Disease

Vascular compromise means that blood flow through your blood vessels is poor or reduced. It is a common problem in people who have end-stage renal disease. End-stage renal disease happens when your kidneys can no longer do their jobs. This usually...

Learning About Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is surgery to make your stomach smaller. It can help you reach and stay at a weight that is healthy for you if other strategies—like healthy eating, physical activity, or weight loss medicines—didn't work well...

Learning About Prenatal Colostrum Collection

Colostrum is a thick, yellowish liquid that the breasts produce toward the end of pregnancy and during the first few days after birth. It will be your baby's first food. Colostrum can be collected during pregnancy, starting around 36 weeks. A...

 Learning About Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) After a Stroke

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) uses a device to send electric impulses to the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It carries signals between your brain, heart, and digestive system. There is one on each side of your body.

Security Alert: Be Aware of 'Your MyChart Medicare Kit Awaits!' Phishing Emails

Patients have reported receiving fraudulent “Your MyChart Medicare Kit Awaits!” emails. These emails ARE NOT from UMass Memorial and are part of a phishing scam.

The message may look like the example below:

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An image showing what the fake mychart email looks like. The scam email beings with "Your MyChart Medicare Kit Awaits"

If you receive this, or a similar, email:

  • Do not click on any links, including the “unsubscribe” link.
  • Do not provide any personal or financial information.
  • Do not reply to the email.
  • Delete the email immediately.

How to recognize the scam: 

  • Look for misspellings: UMass Memorial brands myChart with a lowercase “m” – see below.  If the email refers to “MyChart,” it is a warning sign that the...