Vegan Options for Turkey Day
Whether you're vegan or you have someone who eats a plant-based diet that will be joining you for Thanksgiving dinner, you may want to consider some delicious alternative recipes.
What To Do with All that Halloween Candy
Halloween is here, and as you admire your mountain of sweets, you realize it's probably not the best idea to eat all that candy. After sorting through your treats and picking out your favorites, what should you do with the leftover candy? Here are a few ideas!
Medication Affordability Resources
Paying for Your Prescriptions
If you’re struggling with prescription affordability, we can recommend a variety of resources to help you remain on track with your medications and your overall health.
Talk to your doctor, clinical team, or pharmacist about:
- Prescription Assistance Programs
- Price Comparison Tools and Coupons
- Ways to Save Money on Medications
The Art of Eating Produce by Season
You may have heard a recommendation to eat seasonally or locally and wondered exactly what that meant or why you should bother. If you've ever purchased fresh produce from a local farmers' market, you may know how much better it can taste.
6 Tips to Boost Your Immune System
Sneezing, coughing, a runny nose, it's not until you feel better that you're thankful for your regular every day health. No one likes to have a cold or flu, and the following six tips could help build your immune system and keep the germs away.
Breast Health: Is 3D Mammography Right for Everyone?
Finding breast cancer at its earliest stage gives you the best chance for a cure. And mammography has long been the gold standard when it comes to screening and early detection of breast lumps long before they can be felt.
Pediatric Cancer Specialized Clinics
Specialized Clinics We Offer
Hemophilia Clinic
Our hemophilia clinic is part of the New England Hemophilia Center, which belongs to the federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) network.
Healthgrades Quality Recognition
Awards and recognition are just one way to judge the quality and performance of a hospital, but an important one nonetheless. UMass Memorial Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Healthgrades for clinical excellence and specialty care. Healthgrades is a leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. The organization turns industry data into information consumers can use to make more informed healthcare decisions. UMass Memorial Medical Center received the following honors:
The Pros and Cons of Using Generic Drugs
The last time you had a prescription filled, chances are it was for a generic drug, a medication that's biologically equal to a brand-name drug in terms of dosage, safety, strength, quality, performance characteristics, the way it's taken and should be used.
Hahnemann Family Health Center
Established in 1975, Hahnemann Family Health Center grew from a small, private practice to a large, integrated primary care practice and residency training site serving the Worcester community. Hahnemann Family Health Center is a residency training site for family medicine for the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Our location is also recognized as a level 3 (highest possible) Patient-centered Medical Home by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA).