Cherise Hamblin: A voice for Black maternal health equity
Interview with Cherise Hamblin, medical director of the new doula program at UMass Memorial Medical Center, on Black
Can Happiness Improve Health?
Happiness. We all want it for ourselves and those we love, but increasingly, science is showing us that emotion is about much more than feeling good. Numerous studies and research support the idea that happiness improves health and profoundly impacts our well-being.
We Ask Because We Care
UMass Memorial Health is dedicated to providing every patient with the best care. Our We Ask Because We Care campaign is a way for our patients to tell us about themselves.
We ask you — and all our patients — questions about your race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and social drivers of health to help us get to know you better and to meet your specific needs.
Text Messaging
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What You Need to Know About Recreational Marijuana
With recreational marijuana now legal in 24 states and medicinal marijuana approved in 38, it’s understandable to develop a false sense of security about the substance’s safety. But it’s important to remember that cannabis — as it is also known — can be dangerous if misused, especially by teens and children. Being knowledgeable about the drug will help you tell if your child or someone else is abusing it and headed for trouble.
UMass Memorial launches first postpartum home hospital program in US
Details UMass Memorial Health’s new hospital at home program for postpartum patients, including quotes from Dr.
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