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UMass Memorial to Restart Hospital-at-Home Admissions as Shutdown Ends

UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Mass., will begin accepting admissions to its hospital-at-home program Feb. 4 after pausing new admissions during a partial government shutdown, the health system confirmed to Becker’s.

Blacksmith, John Hayden, John Hayden saws a shotgun barrel lengthwise during the process of turning it into a garden tool.

Forging Guns Into Tools of Growth

Blacksmith John Hayden fires up the forge, stokes the coals, and heats the rifle barrel of a disabled Remington Sportsman 58 shotgun until it glows the color of “Orange Crush.” Then he carefully transfers it to an anvil, puffs his cheeks out and smashes it with a hammer.

What Is Lupus? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Lupus is an autoimmune disease — meaning the immune system doesn’t function properly and attacks a person’s own body by mistake — that affects multiple organs throughout the body.

Charlie Carey, a mobile integrated healthcare paramedic with the Mass General Brigham Home Hospital program, checked supplies in the back of his vehicle after a home visit in South Boston in September.

Massachusetts Home Hospital Programs Face Another Shutdown

Massachusetts health care systems are yet again preparing to pause their home hospital programs as the federal government barrels toward another shutdown.

Keaton Fitzgerald uses a snow shovel to dig out of his driveway, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Owensboro, Ky.

Shoveling Snow Can Create a ‘Perfect Storm’ To Trigger a Heart Attack, Doctor Warns

Cardiologist Youssef Rahban was alarmed during his shift on Monday at UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, when ICU nurses saw an unexpected spike in heart attack patients.

A person shovels a driveway - their back is to the camera.

Spike in Shoveling-Related Heart Attacks Prompts Warning From UMass Memorial Doctors

Officials at UMass Memorial Health in Worcester are warning residents to take it easy shoveling snow after they saw a spike in shoveling-related heart attacks on Monday.

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| Care and Conditions, Heart

Healthy Habits Benefit Far More Than the Heart

Healthy habits strengthen far more than your heart. Explore simple, surprising ways to boost your whole body, and feel sharper and better every day.

older couple watching TV and laughing which benefits heart health

Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations

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Read more about Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations

UMass Memorial Health is part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). We’ve teamed up with other doctors, hospitals, and health care providers to make sure you get the best care.

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| Mind Matters, Mindfulness

Benefits of Mindful Eating

Mindful eating encourages us to slow down, focus on the act of eating and build healthier habits by paying attention to how we eat rather than what we eat.

Women at a table eating mindfully enjoying each bite of food

Injury Prevention for Kids and Families

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Read more about Injury Prevention for Kids and Families

Our Child Safety Programs in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

The injury prevention programs at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center provide the education, equipment and support your family needs to stay safe. Our informative, kid-friendly programs teach children and caregivers how to identify and avoid common safety risks in the home and at play.

Our experienced injury prevention specialists work with schools, community organizations and individuals across Worcester County to reduce the impact of traumatic childhood injuries.

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